Bedeutung
Hands that have been washed.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The 'aftafa' and 'ləyən' (pitcher and basin) are traditional items used for washing hands of guests, symbolizing high hospitality. Wudu (ritual purification) requires washing hands three times, making 'təmiz əllər' a spiritual prerequisite for prayer. The phrase is often used in media to describe the 'ideal' civil servant who resists the legacy of systemic bribery. Since many traditional Azerbaijani foods (like bread or some meats) are eaten with hands, cleanliness is a social contract.
Use it for praise
If you want to compliment a colleague's integrity, saying 'Onun əlləri təmizdir' is very powerful.
Plurality matters
Always use the plural 'əllər' for the figurative meaning. 'Təmiz əl' sounds like you are literally looking at one hand.
Bedeutung
Hands that have been washed.
Use it for praise
If you want to compliment a colleague's integrity, saying 'Onun əlləri təmizdir' is very powerful.
Plurality matters
Always use the plural 'əllər' for the figurative meaning. 'Təmiz əl' sounds like you are literally looking at one hand.
The Bread Rule
In Azerbaijan, never touch bread with 'dirty hands'; it is considered a sin (günah) against the food's sanctity.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase.
Yeməkdən əvvəl ______ əllər vacibdir.
Clean (təmiz) hands are important before eating.
Which sentence uses the phrase figuratively?
Choose the correct option:
This sentence refers to moral integrity (not taking bribes).
Match the Azerbaijani phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are the core variations of the 'hand' metaphors in Azerbaijani.
Complete the dialogue between a mother and son.
Ana: Oğlum, əllərin çirklidir! Oğul: Narahat olma ana, indi ______.
The son responds that he is washing them so they will be clean.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Two Sides of Təmiz Əllər
Physical (Hygiene)
- • Soap
- • Water
- • Health
- • Food
Moral (Integrity)
- • Honesty
- • No Bribes
- • Trust
- • Honor
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenYeməkdən əvvəl ______ əllər vacibdir.
Clean (təmiz) hands are important before eating.
Choose the correct option:
This sentence refers to moral integrity (not taking bribes).
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
These are the core variations of the 'hand' metaphors in Azerbaijani.
Ana: Oğlum, əllərin çirklidir! Oğul: Narahat olma ana, indi ______.
The son responds that he is washing them so they will be clean.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
5 FragenNo, while often used for bribery, it can also mean not being involved in any 'dirty' or unethical schemes, including lies or betrayal.
No, for a house, just use 'təmiz ev'. 'Təmiz əllər' is specific to hands or human character.
The literal opposite is 'çirkli əllər' (dirty hands). The figurative opposite is 'əliəyri' (crooked-handed) or 'rüşvətxor' (bribe-taker).
It is neutral. You can use it with your kids or in a newspaper article.
You say 'Əllərimi yudum'. You don't usually use 'təmiz' in that specific verb phrase.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Əli təmiz
similarHonest person
Vicdanı təmiz
similarClean conscience
Əliuzun
contrastThief / Long-handed
Üzüağ
builds onHonorable / White-faced
