Bedeutung
Learning is the greatest wealth.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The phrase is often seen in 'Bilik Günü' (Knowledge Day) decorations on September 15th. The concept of 'Ilm' (Knowledge) being a treasure is a core tenet of Islamic philosophy, influencing Azerbaijani thought for centuries. During the 20th century, this proverb was used in literacy campaigns to encourage adults to learn to read and write. It is a common theme for school mottos and is frequently used in the names of educational centers.
Use it for motivation
This is the perfect phrase to use when someone is complaining about their studies.
Don't forget the -dir
Without the -dir, the sentence is incomplete and sounds like a title rather than a thought.
Bedeutung
Learning is the greatest wealth.
Use it for motivation
This is the perfect phrase to use when someone is complaining about their studies.
Don't forget the -dir
Without the -dir, the sentence is incomplete and sounds like a title rather than a thought.
Mention Nizami
If you want to sound very educated, mention that this idea is central to the works of the poet Nizami Ganjavi.
Teste dich selbst
Complete the proverb with the correct suffix.
Elm xəzinə____.
The word 'xəzinə' ends with 'ə', which requires the front-vowel suffix '-dir'.
Which word means 'treasure' in Azerbaijani?
Elm ________.
The proverb is 'Elm xəzinədir'. 'Kitab' is book, 'məktəb' is school, and 'pul' is money.
Match the Azerbaijani words with their English meanings.
Match the following:
These are the key components of the proverb and its variations.
Fill in the missing line in the dialogue.
Ata: Oğlum, niyə dərslərini oxumursan? Oğul: Çox darıxıram. Ata: Darıxma, unutma ki, ________.
The father is trying to motivate the son to study using a proverb.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Where to find Elm
Places
- • Məktəb
- • Universitet
- • Kitabxana
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenElm xəzinə____.
The word 'xəzinə' ends with 'ə', which requires the front-vowel suffix '-dir'.
Elm ________.
The proverb is 'Elm xəzinədir'. 'Kitab' is book, 'məktəb' is school, and 'pul' is money.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
These are the key components of the proverb and its variations.
Ata: Oğlum, niyə dərslərini oxumursan? Oğul: Çox darıxıram. Ata: Darıxma, unutma ki, ________.
The father is trying to motivate the son to study using a proverb.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, it is extremely common in schools, graduation speeches, and motivational posters across Azerbaijan.
Yes, 'Bilik xəzinədir' is also correct and very common. 'Bilik' is the Turkic word, while 'Elm' is the Arabic-origin word.
It is the predicative suffix that means 'is'. It is essential for making a complete sentence in formal Azerbaijani.
It is formal/neutral. It's a proverb, so it carries a certain level of dignity and seriousness.
It is a voiceless velar fricative, similar to the 'ch' in the Scottish 'loch' or the German 'Bach'.
Proverbs are usually fixed, but you could say 'Elmlər xəzinədir' (Sciences are a treasure), though it's less common.
Because knowledge, like a treasure, provides security, value, and can be 'spent' to improve one's life.
Yes, especially when discussing training, research, or the value of expertise.
There isn't a direct opposite proverb, but 'Cəhalət fəlakətdir' (Ignorance is a disaster) is a common contrasting sentiment.
Yes, versions of it exist in Turkish (İlim hazinedir), Kazakh, and Uzbek.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Bilik gücdür
similarKnowledge is power
Elm öyrənmək beşikdən qəbrə qədərdir
builds onLearn from the cradle to the grave
Alim olmaq asandır, insan olmaq çətindir
contrastIt is easy to be a scholar, but hard to be a human
Oxumağın yaşı yoxdur
similarLearning has no age
