المعنى
To be skilled and knowledgeable in a field.
خلفية ثقافية
The concept is tied to 'Liyakat' (meritocracy). In Turkish society, there is a strong cultural belief that a job is a 'trust' (emanet) and should only be given to those worthy of it. In the Ottoman era, the Ahi guilds ensured that only 'işin ehli' people could open shops. This involved a spiritual and technical education. On Turkish LinkedIn or corporate websites, you will see 'Uzman Kadro' (Expert Staff), but in personal recommendations, people prefer 'İşin ehli' because it feels more sincere. In Turkey, calling a craftsman 'işin ehli' is often a higher compliment than just saying they are 'good,' as it acknowledges their years of dedication.
Use for Recommendations
When you want to recommend a professional and sound like a local, use this phrase instead of just saying 'çok iyi' (very good).
Avoid Self-Praise
In Turkish culture, calling yourself 'işin ehli' can seem boastful. Use 'bu konuda tecrübeliyim' (I am experienced in this) instead.
المعنى
To be skilled and knowledgeable in a field.
Use for Recommendations
When you want to recommend a professional and sound like a local, use this phrase instead of just saying 'çok iyi' (very good).
Avoid Self-Praise
In Turkish culture, calling yourself 'işin ehli' can seem boastful. Use 'bu konuda tecrübeliyim' (I am experienced in this) instead.
The 'Usta' Connection
You will often hear this used with the word 'Usta' (Master). 'Hasan Usta işin ehlidir' is a very natural sentence.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'işin ehli olmak'.
Bu kadar zor bir ameliyatı ancak ______ bir cerrah yapabilir.
We need the adjective form here to describe the surgeon.
Which sentence uses the phrase correctly in a formal context?
Aşağıdakilerden hangisi doğrudur?
This sentence correctly uses the phrase to denote professional competence in a formal setting.
Complete the dialogue.
Ayşe: 'Bilgisayarım bozuldu, kime götürmeliyim?' Mehmet: 'Bizim mahalledeki teknik servis çok iyidir, ______.'
The owner of the service is the expert.
Match the person to the description.
Hangi kişi 'işin ehli' olarak tanımlanabilir?
Long-term experience and mastery are key to being 'işin ehli'.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Expert vs. Amateur
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينBu kadar zor bir ameliyatı ancak ______ bir cerrah yapabilir.
We need the adjective form here to describe the surgeon.
Aşağıdakilerden hangisi doğrudur?
This sentence correctly uses the phrase to denote professional competence in a formal setting.
Ayşe: 'Bilgisayarım bozuldu, kime götürmeliyim?' Mehmet: 'Bizim mahalledeki teknik servis çok iyidir, ______.'
The owner of the service is the expert.
Hangi kişi 'işin ehli' olarak tanımlanabilir?
Long-term experience and mastery are key to being 'işin ehli'.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةYes, but it implies you have reached a professional level of skill in that hobby.
Usually yes, but you can say 'işin ehli bir kurum' (an expert institution).
No, 'ehli' is singular here, referring to the 'expert of.'
The opposite is 'işin ehli olmayan' or 'acemi' (beginner/novice).
Yes, but 'uzman' is slightly more common in academia.
Not at all. It is a timeless phrase used daily in modern Turkey.
'Ustası' is more about the craft; 'ehli' is about the worthiness and deep knowledge.
It's rare. For sports, 'ustası' or 'yıldızı' is more common.
O işin ehli değil.
It is neutral to formal. You can use it with your boss or your friends.
عبارات ذات صلة
işini bilmek
similarTo know how to get things done
ustası olmak
synonymTo be a master of something
erbabı olmak
synonymTo be an expert/connoisseur
elinden gelmek
contrastTo be able to do something
püf noktasını bilmek
builds onTo know the trick/secret of a job
