Beni dinle
/beni dinle/from spelling rules
The English phrase "listen to me" is translated into Turkish as Beni dinle.
It implies the act of paying attention to speech rather than the physical ability to hear sound.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of beni (me) and dinle (listen).
Which one should you use?
The phrase Beni dinle implies paying attention to what is being said, whereas Beni duy would mean "Hear me" (perceiving sound).
How does it change in a sentence?
The imperative form changes from dinle to dinleyin in the phrase Beni dinleyin when you are addressing more than one person or when you are using a formal or polite register.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /beni dinle/. The b is like the [b] in "about", the n is like the [n] in "not" and the i is like the [ee] in "creek".
Did you know?
- In Turkish, dinlemek can also mean 'to listen to music' or 'to listen to a record', but it can also be used to describe a wind or storm 'dying down' or calming.
- If you want to say 'listen up' in a more assertive or commanding way, you might hear Bak (meaning 'look') used instead of dinle. This tells the listener to pay attention by metaphorically looking at the speaker.
- To express 'listen to me' as a request for a favor or a secret, Turks often use the phrase Kulak ver, which literally translates to 'give ear'.
Examples in context
- Beni dinle, tamam mı?Listen to me, OK?Tatoeba #4553210 by duran, translation #2648779 by CK
- Şimdi sen beni dinle.Now you listen to me.Tatoeba #5150712 by duran, translation #3722740 by CM
- O beni dinlemez bile.He doesn't even listen to me.Tatoeba #5298635 by deyta, translation #2756554 by Hybrid
- Lütfen beni dinleyin. Bu konuyu açıklığa kavuşturmak istiyorum.Please listen to me. I want to clarify this matter.
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Example conversation
Zeynep is trying to give Mehmet advice about a job offer.
- ZeynepMehmet, beni dinle, bu teklif çok iyi.Mehmet, listen to me, this offer is very good.
- MehmetTamam, seni dinliyorum Zeynep.Okay, I am listening to you, Zeynep.
- ZeynepBence bu fırsatı hemen değerlendirmelisin.I think you should take advantage of this opportunity immediately.
- MehmetHaklı olabilirsin, üzerinde düşüneceğim.You might be right, I will think about it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Turkish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
