Cebinde

Cebinde is a Turkish expression that literally means “in your pocket.” It is used idiomatically to indicate that something is readily available, under someone’s control, or secured, especially money or resources. The phrase is common in everyday speech and informal writing, where it conveys a sense of immediacy or convenience.

Linguistic Notes: Cebinde is formed from the Turkish noun cep (pocket) with possessive and locative inflections. When used with the second person possessive, it communicates that the pocket belongs to the person being addressed. The core idea is a physical location—inside a pocket—applied metaphorically to denote accessibility, readiness, or possession.

Usage: A typical example is Paran cebinde, meaning “Your money is in your pocket,” i.e., you have money at hand. The expression can be extended metaphorically to signify that a plan, backup resource, or option is available and ready to use.

Cultural context: As a vivid and concise idiom, cebinde is widely understood across Turkish-speaking communities. It appears in everyday conversation, humor, and sometimes in media to evoke immediacy, practicality, and self-sufficiency. See also: cep (pocket) for related linguistic concepts.