Bedeutung
When a machine begins operating
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Baku, the 'usta' (mechanic) is a legendary figure. If your car doesn't 'işə düşmək', calling a local usta is the first step. They often use 'xoda düşmək' instead. For farmers, the 'işə düşmək' of a tractor or water pump is the signal for the start of the workday. It has a rhythmic, communal importance. Younger Azerbaijanis use 'işə düşmək' for apps and games. If an app crashes and won't start, they say it won't 'işə düşmək'. Using the 'trouble' sense ('işə düşmək') is a way to ask for help without being too direct. It signals that you are overwhelmed.
The 'Usta' Rule
If you are talking to a mechanic, use 'xoda düşmək' to sound like a local pro.
Human vs Machine
Never tell your boss 'Mən işə düşdüm' unless you want them to think you are in trouble with the police!
Bedeutung
When a machine begins operating
The 'Usta' Rule
If you are talking to a mechanic, use 'xoda düşmək' to sound like a local pro.
Human vs Machine
Never tell your boss 'Mən işə düşdüm' unless you want them to think you are in trouble with the police!
The Trouble Sense
When someone says 'Yaman işə düşmüşük', they are usually looking for sympathy or help. Don't just say 'Okay'!
Teste dich selbst
Choose the correct phrase to complete the sentence about a car.
Açarı çevirdim, amma maşın ...
For machines and engines, 'işə düşmək' is the correct idiom.
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'işə düşmək'.
Dünən gecə birdən-birə siqnalizasiya ______.
The past tense is needed because the event happened 'dünən' (yesterday).
Match the sentence to the correct context.
Sentence: 'Yaman işə düşmüşük!'
This is the figurative/slang use of the phrase.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kompüterin düzəldi? B: Bəli, düyməni basdım və ______.
The computer is the subject, so we use the intransitive 'işə düşdü'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenAçarı çevirdim, amma maşın ...
For machines and engines, 'işə düşmək' is the correct idiom.
Dünən gecə birdən-birə siqnalizasiya ______.
The past tense is needed because the event happened 'dünən' (yesterday).
Sentence: 'Yaman işə düşmüşük!'
This is the figurative/slang use of the phrase.
A: Kompüterin düzəldi? B: Bəli, düyməni basdım və ______.
The computer is the subject, so we use the intransitive 'işə düşdü'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
5 FragenYes, absolutely. When you turn on your phone and the logo appears, it is 'işə düşür'.
Yes, if you are talking about a factory, a project, or a system starting. It is a neutral, standard phrase.
'İşə düşmək' is the start button. 'İşləmək' is the machine running for hours.
It comes from old mechanical imagery where parts had to fall into place to engage.
Yes, this is a great B1-level usage meaning the plan has started being implemented.
Verwandte Redewendungen
İşə salmaq
specialized formTo start a machine (active)
İşləmək
similarTo work / To function
Xoda düşmək
synonymTo start (slang)
Dayanmaq
contrastTo stop
