14 Mart 2019 Perşembe

''All The Same'' Anlamı ve Örnek Cümleler

İngilizceyi anlaşılırlık hususunda, en basit düzeye kavraması en makul boyuta indirgemeye durmaksızın devam ediyoruz. Bu yazımızda ''All The Same'' ifadesini çeşitli açılardan inceleyeceğiz ve örnek cümlelerle birlikte anlatamımıza kuş konduracağız. 




All the same: Buna karşın, yine de, bununla birlikte,ne olursa olsun gibi anlamlara gelmesi bu ifadenin tabiri caizse vazgeçilmez huylarından bir tanesidir.Kendinden sonra fiil cümlesi almayı vazife olarak bilir. Bakalım örnek cümlelerimiz bu konuyu bize nasıl görsellendiriyor.




➧ It rained every day of our holiday  but we had a good time all the same.

 Tatilimizin her gününde yağmur yağdı fakat buna karşın iyi vakit geçirdik.


➧ People in the wedding were tired. All the same, nobody wanted to leave.

Düğündeki insanlar yorgundular yine de kimse ayrılmak istemedi.




➧ Kaan is weak and dependent, but you love him all the same.

 Kaan zayıf ve muhtaç ama buna rağmen onu seviyorsun.



➧ I’m sure he’s safe, but all the same, I wish he’d come home

 Biliyorum O güvende  ama yine de eve gelmesini isterim.


➧ All the same, there is some truth in what he says.

 Ne olursa olsun, söylediklerinde gerçeklik payı var.


➧ I'm not likely to run out of money, but all the same, I'm careful.

 Paramın bitmesi pek söz konusu değil ama yine de dikkatliyim.


Benzer anlamlısı olan bir de Just the same ifadesi bulunmaktadır;



➧ I didn’t expect to find anything, but I decided to look around just the same.

 Hiçbir şey bulmayı ummadım ama yine de etrafa bir bakmaya karar verdim.




Bunlara ilave olarak, ''All the same to someone'' kullanımı mevcuttur ve bu mevcudiyetin ve istikbalin yegane temeli öğrenme azminden geçer. Anlam olarak ise,  fark etmez, her yol Ankara, sana kalmış, paşa keyfin nasıl istiyorsa, sana uyarsa.. gibisinden karşılıklar atfedebiliriz. 





➧ We can do it either today or tomorrow it's all the same to me.

Bunu bugün ya da yarın yapabiliriz, bana fark etmez.



➧ I'd like to go fishing tomorrow morning, if it's all the same to you.

Yarın sabah balığa gitmek istiyorum, eğer sana uyuyorsa.



➧ You can stay or go, it’s all the same to me.

Gide de bilirsin, kalada bilirsin; la bize her yol Ankara.


➧ I'll have tea - if it's all the same to you.

Sana da uyarsa çay alacağım.




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9 Eylül 2018 Pazar

''Matchmaker'' Anlamı ve Örnek Cümleler



Matchmaker: Çöpçatan. Evlenmelerde aracılık eden kimse. Kimin kiminle evleneceğini önceden kararlaştırıp gerçekleştirdiğine inanılan manevi güç


- When did you become a matchmaker?

- A matchmaker is not only able to present you in your best and most genuine light, they’re able to filter and select suitable dates, so you have one less chore.

- A matchmaker is more than a woman in an office flipping through profile

- I'm a matchmaker, therefore I see the good and the bad of dating, men and.

- This week I was inspired to talk to three matchmakers.






9 Ağustos 2018 Perşembe

International Survey Shows Habits of Happy Couples




Mutlu Çiftlerin Davranış Biçimlerini Açıklayan Uluslararası Bir Araştırma Der ki:


➧ Happy couples tend to share equally in housework.

➧ Happy couples divide housework into specific chores for each person to do.

➧ Happy couples make the relationship the most important thing.

➧ Happy couples hide information that might hurt the relationship.

➧ The United States is the most romantic country.

➧ Public affection and affection in general is important in a good relationship.

➧ Women need more romance than men.

➧ Men feel criticized by women who try to help them.

➧ Kindness in relationships is not that important.

➧ Happy couples can change and have different interests as long as they can talk about it.

5 Temmuz 2018 Perşembe

''Take over'' Açıklama ve Örnek Cümleler

Take over: Phrasal verb ailesinden olan bu fiilimiz, devralmak, yüklenmek, yönetimi ele geçirmek,
yerine geçmek (başkasının/başka bir şeyin), yönetimi üstlenmek, üstlenmek, bir şeyin kontrolünü ele almak gibi anlamlar taşımaktadır. Örnek cümlelerle beraber yaygın kullanımı olan bu fiilimizi zihnimizde kalıcı hale getirelim.

Takeover, ise birleşik yazılışıyla isim formuna dönüşmüş ve ele geçirme, devralma anlamına bürünmüştür.


- The firm was badly in need of restructuring when she took over.
- Şirketi devraldığında, şirketin fena şekilde yeniden yaplanmaya ihtiyacı vardı.

- The firm has been taken over by one of its main competitors.
- Şirket başlıca rekabetçilerinden biri tarafından devralındı.

- Some workers will lose their jobs as machines take over.
- Bazı işçiler, makinelerin insanların yerini almasından dolayı işlerini kaybedecekler.

- Can you take over the cooking while I walk the dog?
- Ben köpeği yürütürken yemek pişirme işini devralabilir misin?

- They organised a coup and once more took over the country.
- Eskiden bir darbe düzenlediler ve ülke yönetimini ele geçirdiler.

- What's the risk of robots taking over your job?
- Robotların işinizi devralma riski nedir?

- The government experienced a military takeover in 2002.
- Hükümet 2002'de asker bir devralma deneyim etti.

- Try not to let negative thoughts take over.
- Olumsuz düşüncelerin ele geçirmesin izin vermeyin.

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3 Temmuz 2018 Salı

''On the verge of'' Açıklama ve Örnek Cümleler

Be on the verge of: Bir hadisenin veya durumun olmak üzere olduğunu, gerçekleşmeye az kaldığını, eli kulağında olduğunu ifade etmeye yarayan bir edattır. Sözlüklerde ise: -üzere, -nın eşiğinde, -üzerinde olmak gibi yaptığımız açıklamanın benzeri niteliğinde sonuçlar çıkmaktadır. Am/is/are ile kullanımında anlamsal olarak daha çok gelecek zamana atıfta bulunulmuş olur.

⧫ Akabinde noun veya noun phrase kullanırız.


- We were on the verge of divorce.
- Ayrılmanın eşiğindeydik.

- The country was on the verge of becoming prosperous and successful.
- Ülke refahın ve muvaffakiyetin eşiğindeydi.

- The two countries were on the verge of war.
- İki ülke savaşığın eşiğindeydiler.

- Some wild animals are on the verge of extinction.
- Bazı vahşi hayvanların soyları tükenmek üzere.

- The company is on the verge of bankruptcy.
- Şirket iflasın eşiğinde.

- I hear his business is on the verge of ruin.
- İşinin berbat olmak üzere olduğunu işitiyorum.

- When I was on the verge of losing you, I saw how sinful my soul was. 
- Seni kaybetmenin eşiğine geldiğimde, ruhumum ne kadar hain olduğunu gördüm.

- The poor cat was on the verge of starvation.
- Zavallı kedi açlıktan ölümün eşiğindeydi.

- My dad is on the verge of death.
- Babam ölümün eşiğinde.


The verge of something olarak da kullanım mümkündür ve bir şeyin eşiğine gelmek, eşiğine ulaşmak şeklinde anlamlandırabiliriz.


- Her husband's violent and abusive behaviour drove her to the verge of despair.
- Kocasının şiddetçi ve istismarcı davranışları onu çaresizliğin eşiğine getirdi.


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1 Temmuz 2018 Pazar

İngilizce Past Progressive & Future Progressive Diyalog Cümleler

1) 

A: There was a blackout last night in our neighborhood. 
B: I was watching TV when the blackout happened. 
A: We were cleaning the apartment when it happened. 
B: Irene was brushing her teeth when it happened. 
A: The cats were eating dinner when it happened. 
B: When the blackout happened, nobody expected it.

2)

A: You have a black eye. How did you get it? 
B: I got it while I was arguing with my neighbor yesterday. 
A: Mary has a bandage on her finger. What happened? 
B: She burned herself while she was cooking dinner. 
A: Your aunt and uncle look very worried. Whatʼs up? 
B: Somebody stole their car while they were shopping

3)

A: Laura likes to use her time efficiently. 
B:  She usually does two or more things at the same time.
A:  Yesterday, she washed the dishes while listening to her English tape.
B:  The day before yesterday, she fixed the sink while watching her exercise tape.
A:  Last week, she vacuumed the rug while cooking dinner.

B: Too bad. While she was vacuuming, the soup boiled over.
4)

A: There was a robbery at the Bank of America.
B: Really? When did it happen?
A: About 11:00 am yesterday. What were you doing?
B: I was attending  class at Mission Campus.
A: What were your parents doing?

B: They were driving to the airport to get my sister.
5)
A: There was an accident on Mission Street last night.
B:  I know. I was leaving Walgreenʼs when I saw it. 
A:  What was Patricia doing when it happened? 
B: She was standing on the corner of Mission and 24th.
A: What were your other classmates doing?
B: They were crossing the street at Mission and 22nd.

6)
A: Were you home when the fire happened?
B:  No, I wasnʼt home, fortunately. I was shopping.
A:  Were your children shopping also? 
B:  No, they werenʼt shopping with me. They were at the playground, thank God.
A: And your wife? Is she all right?
B: Sheʼs fine. She wasnʼt home, either. She was at work. 

7)

A: Do you think Friday the 13th is an unlucky day?
B: Not really. I had a great day on Friday the 13th.
A:  So did I. What happened to you?
B: While I was walking on 24th, I found five dollars.
 A: Thatʼs interesting. While I was working, my boss gave me a nice compliment.

B: While my sister was waiting for the bus, she met a very nice man.
8)
A: Do you think Valentineʼs Day is especially romantic?
B: Yes, of course. My husband took me dancing.
A: My husband and my children took me out to dinner.
B: While I was getting ready, he sang me a love song. 
A: While I was getting out of the cab, he held the door open for me.
B: I like Valentineʼs Day a lot. I wish there were more Valentineʼs Days.
9)

A: Do you enjoy Motherʼs Day?
B: Yes. What mother doesnʼt like Motherʼs Day?
A: Last year, my son gave me flowers. 
B: Last year, my daughter gave me a CD with my favorite music. 
A:  Yes, I heard it. You were playing it while polishing your silverware.

B: I was feeling lonely when suddenly I got a call from my grandchildren.
10)
A: Henry is upset. His day started badly.
B: Why? What happened?
A: He lost his wallet while getting off the bus.
B: Iʼm sorry to hear that.
A:  And before that, he cut himself while shaving.
B: Thatʼs too bad.
A: And while he was looking for a bandaid, he slipped on the wet bathroom floor.

11)

A:  Will you be home later tonight?
B:  Yes, I will. Iʼll be reading until ten oʼclock.
A:  Will your brother and sister be home also? 
B:  Yes, they will. Theyʼll be playing cards for most of the evening.

A:  Would you like me to bring over some ice cream?
B:  Thatʼs a nice idea. Yes. Weʼll enjoy eating some ice cream together.
12)
A: Hi, Gloria. This is Arthur. Can I come over tonight?
B: No, Arthur. Iʼll be shopping all evening.
A: Can I come over and visit tomorrow night?
B: No, Arthur. Iʼll be working late at the office.
A: Can I come over and visit this weekend?
B: No, Arthur. Iʼll be visiting my sister in New York.
13)
A: Hi, Gloria. This is Arthur again. Howʼs Wednesday?
B: No, Arthur. Iʼll be visiting my uncle in the hospital. 
A:  Okay, Gloria. Letʼs make an appointment for sometime next spring.
B: No, Arthur. Iʼll be getting married next spring. 
A:  What did you think? I wanted a date? No, Iʼm engaged myself. I want to sell you an encyclopedia. 
B: Oh, really? Then, come over this evening. Iʼll be waiting for you.
14)

A: How long will your Aunt Sophie be staying?
B: Sheʼll be staying with us for a few months.
A: How late will Jose be working tonight?
B: Heʼll be working until around 10 oʼclock. 
A: How late will our daughter be studying this evening?
B: Sheʼll be studying until she finishes her homework.
15)

A: Weʼre having some problems with our front door.
B: Iʼll be glad to help. When can I come over?
A:  You can come over at 7 oʼclock. Howʼs that?
B: That wonʼt work. Iʼll be repairing a window then.

A: Can you come over after you finish the window? 
B: Iʼll be working on it until 9 oʼclock. Iʼll come over when I finish.

16)

A: Welcome to San Francisco. Iʼll be your tour guide.
B: What sights will we be seeing today?
A: Well, weʼll be going to Chinatown and North Beach.
B: Will we be visiting Civic Center? 
A: Yes, we will. Weʼll also be seeing Golden Gate Bridge.
B: But, when will we be having lunch? Iʼm hungry already.
17)

A: Weʼll be having lunch around noon.
B:  And after that, will we be going on a cable car ride?
A: Thatʼs right. Weʼll also be taking a tour of the zoo. 
B: Tell me, tour guide. Where will we be having dinner?
A: Iʼm glad you asked. Weʼll be having dinner at the Cliff House, right at the ocean.
B: It sounds like weʼll be having a great tour of San Francisco.
18)

A: I want to return the dictionary I borrowed.
B: I will be home this evening. You can drop it by then. 
A: I donʼt want to bother you if youʼre going to be busy.
B:  Thatʼs OK. Iʼll just be doing the laundry.
A:  Then, I wonʼt be coming over this evening
B:  Donʼt worry. You wonʼt disturb me. This evening is fine.
19)

A:  How old is Jessica now? Sheʼs a big baby. 
B:  Sheʼs growing up fast.  Sheʼs already one year old.
A:  Soon, sheʼll be talking and walking.
B: How old is Tommy now? He must be almost 12.
A:  Yes. Soon, heʼll be driving and shaving. 
B:  Soon, heʼll be going out on dates. He wonʼt be a little boy much longer.
20)

A: How old is Kathy now? She must be almost 18.
B: Yes. Very soon, sheʼll be going to college.
A: I canʼt believe how quickly time flies.
B:  Sheʼll be living away from home for the first time.
A: It wonʼt be long, sheʼll be starting a career. 
B:  She wonʼt be a teenager much longer. Soon sheʼll be a young adult.

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İngilizce Diyalog Çalışması - Simple Present Tense [2]


1.
A: My name is Thelma. What’s yours?
B: I’m Robert, but my friends call me Bob.
A: Hi, Bob. What book is that?
B: This is Side by Side Book Two.
A: Is it the book for this Level Three Class? 
B: Yes, it is. It isn’t too expensive. It’s a good book.

2.
A: Do you go to work after class?
B: No, I don’t, but I need a job. I ‘m a painter.
A: I’m a sales clerk. I work until 5:00 pm.
B: That’s interesting. Do you have a lot of customers?
A: Yes, we do. We have a lot of good clothing.
B: I want a part time job. I want to learn more English.

3.
A: What days do you work?
B: I work three days a week. It’s a part time job.
A: My brother is a cook. He has a pretty good job.
B: Where does he work?
A: He works downtown. His restaurant is on Market Street
B: I never go downtown. I work in Daly City.

4.
A: Are you married?
B: Yes, I am. My wife works as a waitress.
A: Does she study English too?
B: Yes, she does. She goes to night class.
A: Do you have any children?
B: We have one son. We want another child.

5.
A: Do you have any brothers or sisters?
B: Yes, I do. I come from a large family. 
A: Really? How many brothers or sisters do you have?
B: I have two brothers and eight sisters.
A: Wow. You certainly have a large family.
B: Most of them are here in the U.S. They live in different parts of the country.

6.
A: Do any of your sisters live in San Francisco?
B: Yes, my sister Sylvia lives here. She studies at City College.
A: Does she speak English?
B: Yes, she does. She speaks English very well.
A: Does she speak any other languages?
B: She speaks a little French too. She took a French class last year. 

7. 
A: She’s married and has two daughters.
B: How old are they?
A: They are twelve and thirteen.
B: Do they go to school?
A: Yes. They both go to Horace Mann Middle School.
B: Do her children like school?

8. 
A: They like school very much. They have excellent teachers.
B: What do they usually do on weekends?
A: They like to visit their uncle. He has a big TV. 
B: My sister has three kids. They don’t go to school. They’re too young..
A: Does she work?
B: What do you mean? She has three kids. She’s a full time mother.

9. 
A: How far do you live from this campus?
B: I live about two miles from here. I have to take the bus. How about you?
A: I only live a few blocks from Mission Campus. I usually walk unless it rains.
B: The bus is slow. Sometimes I wait a long time.
A: My friend Jose drives to school.
B: That’s convenient.
A: Not always. It’s difficult to find a parking space.

10.
A: I try to eat well and get exercise.
B: You look healthy. 
A: I walk a lot, and I also ride my bicycle when I can.
B: I try to exercise, but I don’t always have time.
A: A little exercise is good for you.
B: I enjoy swimming and playing tennis.

11.
A: Does this class meet Monday to Friday?
B: Yes, it does. This is a morning class. The afternoon classes don’t meet on Friday.
A: Do the evening classes meet on Friday?
B: No, they don’t. They only meet Monday to Thursday nights.
A: My husband works in the morning. He needs an evening class.

''No Longer-Any Longer'' Açıklama ve Örnek Cümleler

Değerli takipçilerimiz, No longer/Any longer/Not Any longer ve Any more şeklindeki zaman zarfları tamamiyle aynı manayı taşımaktadır. Anlam ...