1. Vocabulary (Kelimeler)
| English | Türkçe |
|---|---|
| Tradition | Gelenek |
| Custom | Âdet |
| Celebration | Kutlama |
| Festival | Festival / Şenlik |
| Wedding | Düğün |
| Ceremony | Tören |
| Anniversary | Yıldönümü |
| National holiday | Ulusal tatil |
| Religious holiday | Dini bayram |
| Costume | Kostüm |
| Fireworks | Havai fişek |
| Feast | Ziyafet, şölen |
| Parade | Geçit töreni |
| Gift / Present | Hediye |
| Decorate | Süslemek |
| Tradition keeper | Gelenek koruyucusu |
2. Common Expressions (Yaygın İfadeler)
- What do you do on ...? → “... gününde ne yaparsınız?”
- How do you celebrate it? → “Onu nasıl kutlarsınız?”
- We usually... → “Genellikle ... yaparız.”
- It is celebrated in... → “...’da kutlanır.”
- People wear traditional clothes. → İnsanlar geleneksel kıyafetler giyer.
- They visit relatives. → Akrabaları ziyaret ederler.
- Special meals are prepared. → Özel yemekler hazırlanır.
3. Types of Traditions / Celebrations
National Traditions
- Republic Day (Cumhuriyet Bayramı)
- Independence Day (Bağımsızlık Günü)
Religious Traditions
- Eid (Ramazan/Kurban Bayramı)
- Christmas (Noel)
- Diwali (Hindistan’ın ışık bayramı)
Personal Traditions
- Birthdays
- Weddings
- Anniversaries
Seasonal Traditions
- New Year (Yılbaşı)
- Spring Festivals (Bahar şenlikleri)
- Harvest Festivals (Hasat bayramları)
4. Sample Dialogues (Örnek Diyaloglar)
A: What do you do during Eid?
B: We visit relatives and give gifts to children.
A: How do you celebrate New Year?
B: We decorate our house and watch fireworks at midnight.
5. Grammar Points (Dil Bilgisi Konuları)
Simple Present Tense
- Traditions use the simple present tense because they describe repeated or regular actions.
Examples:
- We celebrate Eid every year.
- People give presents at Christmas.
Passive Voice (Basit Hâliyle)
Bazı gelenekler anlatılırken edilgen yapı kullanılabilir.
Examples:
- Special meals are prepared.
- The streets are decorated.
6. Useful Connectors (Bağlaçlar)
- First, we go to the mosque.
- Then, we visit our grandparents.
- After that, we have dinner together.
- Finally, we give presents to children.