Turkish Idiom · Intermediate
köfteyi çakmak
to notice, to savvy, to understand the matter
Pronunciation: say köfteyi çakmak
Meaning
to notice, to savvy, to understand the matter
Example
Karı genç adama kaş-göz işareti yapınca köfteyi çakmıştı.
When the woman made signs with her eyes, [he/she/it] had understood.
Practice tips
- Practice köfteyi çakmak out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Turkish idiom is for intermediate-level learners.