Turkish · BeginnerÇamaşır yıkıyorumI am doing laundry

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00:00Intro
Hello everyone! Welcome to Turkish Podcast.
Hello Emre! It is very nice to see you here today.
I am glad too, Elif.
How are you today? How is your energy?
I am fine, but I got a little tired this morning.
What happened, Emre? What did you do at home this morning?
I got up early and did a big cleaning.
Housework sometimes makes a person tired.
Exactly! The whole basket was full of clothes.
Then you are in exactly the right place today.
Why did you say that, Elif? I wondered.
Because today we are talking about doing laundry at home.
A wonderful topic! We need these words every day.
We often use these expressions in daily life.
Clean clothes always make a person feel good.
Of course, wearing clean clothes makes everyone happy.
So which six expressions are we learning today?
Let's listen to today's six expressions in order.
Our first expression is a basic step: Çamaşır yıkıyorum.
Our second expression is about placing the clothes: Çamaşırları makineye koyuyorum.
Our third expression is about checking colors: Beyazları ve renklileri ayırıyorum.
Our fourth expression is about the cleaning product: Deterjan koyuyorum.
Our fifth expression is the drying step: Çamaşırları asıyorum.
Our sixth expression is a tidy finish: Temiz kıyafetleri katlıyorum.
These six expressions are very useful for A1 learners.
That is true! Now let's see these words in a nice example.
Great idea! Let's tell a little story about a Sunday in Ankara.
Let's listen and see what happened at home that morning.
On Sunday morning, I woke up early at my home in Ankara.
You did not rest on the weekend. You got up early.
Yes, because I planned to meet my friend in the afternoon.
And before leaving home, you wanted to finish the laundry.
Exactly! I left the room and went to the laundry room.
The morning sun was coming into the room through the window.
The air in the room was cool and quiet.
Was the basket completely full?
Yes, the basket was full of dirty clothes.
White shirts and dark trousers were together.
A big pile was next to the table.
Socks, T-shirts, and towels were all mixed together.
I looked at the basket and took a deep breath.
And because you were in a hurry, you wanted to wash everything at once.
Yes, I was in a hurry and did not think at all.
You did not separate the whites and dark colors at all?
No, I took the white shirt and the red sweater together.
The red sweater was new and dark-colored, right?
Yes, I had just bought it, and its color was very bright.
Dark-colored fabrics can lose color in the first wash.
That morning, I did not think about this at all.
And you put everything into the machine at once!
I said Çamaşırları makineye koyuyorum, and quickly filled it.
Emre, that was a dangerous move!
I did not notice at that moment. I just wanted to save time.
You pushed all the clothes inside at once.
I closed the door, and the machine started immediately.
The machine's drum was completely full then.
Yes, there was no empty space inside.
Then did you add the cleaning product?
Yes, I said Deterjan koyuyorum, and closed the lid.
You pressed the button, and the machine started running.
The machine spun, and I breathed a sigh of relief.
The sound of water filled the room, and the clothes turned.
At that moment, I thought everything was fine.
Did you go to the kitchen while the machine was running?
Yes, I went to the kitchen and made myself a hot tea.
You looked out at the garden and enjoyed your tea.
For about an hour, I listened to music and rested.
In the sunny garden, you listened to the birds.
Resting did me a lot of good.
Then the machine stopped, and a beep sounded.
I ran over and opened the machine door.
And you saw the big surprise!
I could not believe my eyes! My white shirt had become completely pink!
The red sweater gave all its color to the white shirt!
I was surprised and just stood there with the pink shirt in my hand.
See? You did not separate the colors, and this accident happened!
That beautiful white shirt was now a pink shirt.
I hope you did not meet your friend in that shirt!
No, of course not. I wore another T-shirt!
But the other wet clothes still needed to be hung.
Yes, I took the basket and went out to the sunny balcony.
The clothesline was ready on the balcony.
I said Çamaşırları asıyorum, and arranged the clothes one by one on the line.
The sun was shining, and the weather was warm.
I hung all the wet clothes on the line with clothespins.
In fresh air, clothes dry very quickly.
The smell of laundry on the balcony reached the street.
Was Ankara's wind blowing at that moment?
Suddenly, a strong wind blew, and a clothespin slipped.
Did a wet sock fall into the garden?
Yes, the sock flew and fell under the tree in the green garden.
You went downstairs and took the sock from the garden!
I ran down the stairs and got the sock immediately.
You opened the garden gate and picked up the sock from the grass.
I washed the sock again and hung it with a strong clothespin.
In the evening, all the clothes dried in the sun.
Yes, I collected them all and brought them to the big table.
You sat calmly at the table.
I said Temiz kıyafetleri katlıyorum, and put them in the closet.
And you learned an important lesson that day!
Now I always separate colors carefully.
The pink shirt became a funny memory for you!
I look at that shirt and always laugh.
Sometimes small mistakes teach us good lessons.
You are right. Now I know every step better.
That was a great example story, Emre.
Now let's learn these six expressions together, step by step.
Yes, let's look at the meaning of each expression one by one!
Let's start with our first expression: Çamaşır yıkıyorum.
This expression is very simple: “Çamaşır yıkıyorum” means that I clean dirty clothes at home with water.
In English, it means “I am doing laundry,” and in Turkish we say, “Çamaşır yıkıyorum.”
On Sundays at home, I usually do laundry.
I also do laundry twice a week.
You are more organized than I am, Elif!
Of course, leaving dirty clothes in the basket is not a good idea.
You are right. When the basket is full, I do laundry immediately.
Doing laundry gives the home a clean and fresh feeling.
Yes, the smell of clean clothes fills the whole house.
Do you also do laundry often at home?
Yes, I wash my sports clothes every weekend.
Now let's move to our second expression: Çamaşırları makineye koyuyorum.
This sentence is also very clear: I take the clothes and put them inside the machine, or “Çamaşırları makineye koyuyorum.”
It means loading the clothes into the washer: Çamaşırları makineye koyuyorum.
Sometimes I am lazy and throw everything in at once.
Oh, Emre, overfilling the machine is not right!
Why, Elif? What difference does it make?
When there are too many clothes, the machine does not wash them well.
You are right. When we put in fewer clothes, the machine washes better.
That is why we use Çamaşırları makineye koyuyorum carefully.
I put the clothes in one by one and neatly.
Do you also check the pockets?
Yes, I check that no money or keys are left in them.
Coins in pockets can damage the machine.
Right! Last month I left some change in my pocket, and it made a noise.
And now we come to our third expression: Beyazları ve renklileri ayırıyorum.
This was my biggest mistake in the story!
What does this expression mean?
I put white clothes on one side and colored clothes on the other, which is “Beyazları ve renklileri ayırıyorum.”
In English, it means “I separate whites and colors,” and in Turkish we say, “Beyazları ve renklileri ayırıyorum.”
Some people say it is not necessary. I think thirty degrees is enough!
No, Emre, I disagree! Colors can run into each other!
Yes, when I saw my pink shirt, I understood my mistake too.
See? Beyazları ve renklileri ayırıyorum is a very important rule!
Now I always separate white T-shirts from colored trousers.
This way, the clothes stay like new.
A clear rule: Whites separate, colors separate!
Our fourth expression is about the cleaning product: Deterjan koyuyorum.
Detergent is a special cleaning product for washing clothes; in Turkish, we say “Deterjan koyuyorum” when we put it in.
In English, it means “I put in detergent,” and in Turkish we say, “Deterjan koyuyorum.”
I put one capful of detergent into the small drawer of the washing machine.
Using too much detergent is also wrong. It needs to be measured.
Yes, too much detergent leaves white marks on clothes.
Right! A small measure of detergent is always enough.
I say Deterjan koyuyorum, and close the drawer slowly.
Fresh-smelling detergent makes the laundry spotless.
Exactly! I like the smell of fresh lavender.
Now let's look at our fifth expression: Çamaşırları asıyorum.
I take the wet laundry and hang it with clothespins on the balcony line; that is “Çamaşırları asıyorum.”
In English, it means “I hang the clothes,” and in Turkish we say, “Çamaşırları asıyorum.”
When the weather is sunny in Ankara, I go to the balcony and hang the clothes.
In sunlight and fresh air, clothes dry very well.
But you need to attach the clothespins firmly, or they can fly away in the wind!
Like the sock on the tree in your story!
Yes, that sock taught me a good lesson!
When we say Çamaşırları asıyorum, we attach the clothespins tightly.
This helps the clothes dry safely on the balcony.
On rainy days, we also hang them on a drying rack inside the house.
Right. In winter, they dry inside because the house is warm.
And now we come to our sixth expression: Temiz kıyafetleri katlıyorum.
I take the dry clothes, smooth them on the table, fold them, and put them in the closet; this is “Temiz kıyafetleri katlıyorum.”
In English, it means “I fold the clean clothes,” and in Turkish we say, “Temiz kıyafetleri katlıyorum.”
I like folding clothes. Everything becomes tidy on the table.
Sometimes I am lazy and leave them on the chair!
Ah, Elif, that is not organized at all!
I know, but when I say Temiz kıyafetleri katlıyorum, the house becomes tidy.
You are right. A tidy closet makes a person happy.
Folding clothes and putting them in the closet is the best part of the job.
All the tiredness goes away, and the clean clothes are ready.
Putting T-shirts on one shelf and trousers on another is very convenient.
Exactly. When you get dressed in the morning, you find everything right away.
Now let's use these six expressions in daily conversation.
Let's do a great practice section together.
Let's see how these sentences appear in daily conversations at home.
Now let's look at daily situations at home together, Emre.
Great! You ask me, and I will answer.
You are at home on the weekend. Your friend calls and invites you out. What do you say?
I say, “I have work to do at home. Çamaşır yıkıyorum.”
Your friend understands and wishes you a good day.
Yes, I say my housework will finish soon, and we can meet later.
And your friend says, “I also did laundry yesterday!”
Housework is very important for all of us!
So you opened the dirty basket and took out the clothes. What are you doing now?
I open the machine door and say, “Çamaşırları makineye koyuyorum.”
But wait! Did you check the colors first?
Of course! I immediately say, “Beyazları ve renklileri ayırıyorum!”
Well done, Emre! After the pink-shirt accident, you are very careful.
Right! I wash white T-shirts separately and dark trousers separately.
Do you also put light-blue shirts with the whites?
No, I put light blue on the colors' side too.
You do it like an expert now!
Small mistakes teach us a lot, Elif.
Nice! So what do you put in the detergent slot?
I take the bottle, say “Deterjan koyuyorum,” and close the lid.
You know that too much foam can overflow.
Yes, I use only one small capful of detergent.
Then you choose the program and press the button.
The program starts, water begins to flow, and the machine turns.
An hour passes, and the machine stops. Which step are you doing now?
When the machine stops, I go to the balcony and say, “Çamaşırları asıyorum.”
In sunny weather, clothes dry wonderfully and smell fresh.
I hang them one by one on the balcony line and attach the clothespins.
You attach the clothespins tightly so they do not fly away.
When evening comes, I go to the table and say, “Temiz kıyafetleri katlıyorum.”
That is how the Sunday cleaning finishes!
With these six expressions, we can explain every step very easily.
Now let's imagine another situation.
Which situation, Elif? I am listening.
Your roommate asks you, “Why don't you wash white socks with colored clothes?”
And I tell him, “Beyazları ve renklileri ayırıyorum because colors can run,” I say.
A sensible answer! Your friend also thanks you.
When people live together, these rules are very useful.
And your friend cannot find the detergent box and asks you. What do you say?
“The detergent is in the cabinet. I always say Deterjan koyuyorum from there,” I say.
A very nice and clear answer.
Then we go out to the balcony, say Çamaşırları asıyorum, and finish.
When two people do it together, things become easy and fun.

Key phrases

6 to keep
Çamaşır yıkıyorumI am doing laundry
I do the laundry
İlk ifademiz temel bir adım: Çamaşır yıkıyorum.Our first expression is a basic step: Çamaşır yıkıyorum.
Çamaşırları makineye koyuyorumI put the clothes in the washer
İkinci ifademiz kıyafetleri yerleştirmek: Çamaşırları makineye koyuyorum.Our second expression is about placing the clothes: Çamaşırları makineye koyuyorum.
Beyazları ve renklileri ayırıyorumI separate whites and colors
Üçüncü ifademiz renk kontrolü: Beyazları ve renklileri ayırıyorum.Our third expression is about checking colors: Beyazları ve renklileri ayırıyorum.
Deterjan koyuyorumI put in detergent
Dördüncü ifademiz temizlik maddesi: Deterjan koyuyorum.Our fourth expression is about the cleaning product: Deterjan koyuyorum.
Çamaşırları asıyorumI hang the clothes
Beşinci ifademiz kurutma adımı: Çamaşırları asıyorum.Our fifth expression is the drying step: Çamaşırları asıyorum.
Temiz kıyafetleri katlıyorumI fold the clean clothes
Altıncı ifademiz düzenli bitiş: Temiz kıyafetleri katlıyorum.Our sixth expression is a tidy finish: Temiz kıyafetleri katlıyorum.

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Pazar sabahı evdesin, sepet kirli kıyafetle dolu. Hangi cümleyi hemen söylüyorsun?It is Sunday morning, you are at home, and the basket is full of dirty clothes. Which sentence do you say right away?

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