kes şunu
/ces ʃunu/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'stop it' can be translated into Turkish as kes şunu.
Although the literal meaning relates to cutting, this phrase is used idiomatically to tell someone to cease an annoying behavior, such as talking or making noise.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the imperative verb kes (cut) and the demonstrative pronoun şunu (this/that thing near you).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
kes şunu is an informal phrase that can sound quite blunt or rude depending on your tone. Because of this, it is unsuitable for use with superiors or elders. For a formal way to say 'stop it', you can use Durun.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the second-person singular imperative, which is used when addressing one person informally.
How do you pronounce it?
To say it correctly, follow these sounds: the 'c' is like the [k] in [s]kew, the 's' is like the [s] in [s]end, the 'ş' is like the [sh] in [sh]oe, the 'u' is like the [oo] in c[oo]l and the 'n' is like the [n] in [n]ot.
Did you know?
- Adding the suffix -sene to the verb, creating kessene, adds a layer of impatience or a 'why don't you' nuance to the command.
- Turkish has a specific cultural concept of 'saygı' (respect) that makes using kes şunu with an older person a significant social transgression, even if they are a close family member.
- The root kes is also used in the word kesintisiz, which means 'uninterrupted' or 'continuous'.
Examples in context
- Tom, kes şunu, tamam mı?Tom, stop it, OK?This example shows how to use kes şunu in a question.Tatoeba #4799474 by deyta, translation #3171079 by CK
- Kes şunu. Beni utandırıyorsun.Stop it. You're embarrassing me.This example demonstrates how to use kes şunu to express that someone is embarrassing you.Tatoeba #4997476 by duran, translation #4991918 by Hybrid
- Kes şunu yoksa çığlık atacağım!Stop it or I'll scream!This example shows how to use kes şunu as a threat.Tatoeba #5409557 by deyta, translation #3300288 by Hybrid
- Dur ya.Stop it.
- Bunu yapmayı bırakın lütfen.Please stop doing that.
- Bana bakmayı bırak.Stop looking at me.
- Bu şakayı yapmayı kes artık.Stop making this joke.
- Durun lütfen.Please stop.
- 8 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Emre is teasing Selin about a silly mistake she made.
- EmreHadi ama, çok komik bir hata yaptın!Come on, you made such a funny mistake!
- SelinKes şunu, gerçekten çok utandım.Stop it, I'm really embarrassed.
- EmreSadece şaka yapıyorum, kızma hemen.I'm just joking, don't get mad immediately.
- SelinŞaka yapmıyorsun, resmen dalga geçiyorsun.You aren't joking, you are literally making fun of me.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Turkish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
