Don’t Interrupt Me! – Ways to say not to disturb you in Turkish
Learning how to express yourself when you need focus or want to avoid interruptions is a useful skill in any language. In Turkish, there are several ways to politely or firmly ask someone not to disturb you. This lesson will cover phrases that help you set boundaries in Turkish, ensuring you can stay on track without distractions.
Key Phrases and Their Meanings
Let’s explore common expressions in Turkish that you can use when you don’t want to be interrupted:
Bir işin ortasındayım.
I am in the middle of something.
Kafamı karıştırma.
I am in the middle of something.
Beni bölme.
Don’t interrupt me.
Dikkatimi dağıtma.
Don’t distract me.
Konsantrasyonumu bozma.
Don’t break my concentration.
Sakin kalmam lazım.
I need to stay calm.
Şu an meşgulüm, sonra konuşalım.
I’m busy right now, let’s talk later.
Biraz zamana ihtiyacım var.
I need some time.
Şu an odaklanmam gerekiyor.
I need to focus right now.
Lütfen beni rahatsız etme.
Please don’t bother me.
Setting boundaries is an essential part of communication, especially when you need time and space to concentrate. With these Turkish expressions, you can clearly and effectively convey when you need to stay focused without interruptions. Practice these phrases, and you’ll be able to navigate these situations confidently!
Practice Exercise
Fill in the blanks:
- When you’re in the middle of a task and someone interrupts, you can say: “________ ortasındayım.”
- If someone’s actions are distracting you, the phrase you should use is: “Dikkatimi ________.”