المعنى
Completing a required task.
خلفية ثقافية
The phrase is often associated with the 'Devlet Memuru' (Civil Servant) mentality, where following rules and fulfilling duties is seen as a stable and honorable life path. Military service is called 'Vatan Borcu' (Debt to the Fatherland). Completing it is the ultimate 'görevini yapmak' for Turkish men. The transition from 'vazife' to 'görev' reflects the secularization and Turkification of the early Republic era. In modern Istanbul offices, 'görev tanımı' (job description) is a key concept, and 'görevini yapmak' is used in performance reviews.
The 'n' Buffer
When saying 'his/her duty', remember the 'n': görev-i-n-i. Without it, it's incorrect.
Humility
Use this phrase to deflect praise. It makes you sound very polite and culturally aware.
المعنى
Completing a required task.
The 'n' Buffer
When saying 'his/her duty', remember the 'n': görev-i-n-i. Without it, it's incorrect.
Humility
Use this phrase to deflect praise. It makes you sound very polite and culturally aware.
Not for Hobbies
Don't use it for things you do for fun, or you'll sound like you're complaining about them being a burden.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'görevini yapmak'.
Ben bir doktorum ve her gün ________.
Since the subject is 'Ben' (I), the possessive suffix must be '-im' (my).
Which sentence is used for school homework?
Öğrenci ne yapar?
In Turkish, 'ödev' is the specific word for school homework.
Match the person with their 'görev'.
Eşleştirme yapın:
These are the standard duties (görevler) for these professions.
Complete the dialogue.
Ahmet: 'Yardımın için teşekkürler!' Mehmet: 'Rica ederim, sadece ________.'
This is a common humble response to gratitude.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينBen bir doktorum ve her gün ________.
Since the subject is 'Ben' (I), the possessive suffix must be '-im' (my).
Öğrenci ne yapar?
In Turkish, 'ödev' is the specific word for school homework.
طابق كل عنصر على اليسار مع زوجه على اليمين:
These are the standard duties (görevler) for these professions.
Ahmet: 'Yardımın için teşekkürler!' Mehmet: 'Rica ederim, sadece ________.'
This is a common humble response to gratitude.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
4 أسئلةYes, especially if you want to sound responsible or if there is a set list of chores.
Yes, but it's more formal and common in older generations or legal texts.
'Görev' is a specific task or duty, while 'sorumluluk' is the general state of being responsible.
You can say 'Sadece işimi yapıyorum' or 'Sadece görevimi yapıyorum'.
عبارات ذات صلة
vazifesini yerine getirmek
synonymTo fulfill one's duty
üstüne düşeni yapmak
similarTo do one's part
sorumluluk almak
builds onTo take responsibility
görevden kaçmak
contrastTo shirk duty
görev aşkı
specialized formLove of duty
