Bedeutung
Gaining knowledge.
Kultureller Hintergrund
There is a strong emphasis on rote learning historically, but modern curricula now prioritize 'yeni şeyler öğrenmek' through exploration and projects. The concept of 'İlim' (knowledge) was central to Ottoman life, where learning new things was seen as a path to divine understanding. Turkish employers highly value 'meraklı' (curious) employees who are eager to learn new things, as the economy shifts towards tech and services. Grandparents often encourage children to learn new things to 'be someone' (adam olmak) in the future.
Use it in Interviews
Always mention 'Yeni şeyler öğrenmeye açığım' (I'm open to learning new things) to impress Turkish recruiters.
Don't over-suffix
Avoid adding the accusative '-i' to 'şeyler' unless you are pointing at specific things.
Bedeutung
Gaining knowledge.
Use it in Interviews
Always mention 'Yeni şeyler öğrenmeye açığım' (I'm open to learning new things) to impress Turkish recruiters.
Don't over-suffix
Avoid adding the accusative '-i' to 'şeyler' unless you are pointing at specific things.
The 'Şey' Habit
Turks use 'şey' as a filler word (like 'um' or 'uh'). Don't be surprised if you hear 'Şey... yeni şeyler öğrendim.'
Pair with 'Hobi'
This phrase is the best way to start a conversation about your hobbies.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase.
Ben her gün okulda ______ ______ ______.
The sentence means 'I learn new things at school every day.' 'Öğreniyorum' is the first-person singular present continuous form.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
A) Yeni şeyler öğrenmeyi seviyorum. B) Öğrenmeyi yeni şeyler seviyorum. C) Yeni şeyler öğrenmek seviyorum.
The verb 'sevmek' requires the object to be in the accusative case. 'Öğrenmek' becomes 'öğrenmeyi'.
Match the Turkish phrase with its English meaning.
1. Yeni şeyler öğrenmek, 2. Kendini geliştirmek, 3. Bilgi edinmek
These are related but distinct terms for learning and growth.
Complete the dialogue.
Ayşe: Neden bu kitabı okuyorsun? Mehmet: Çünkü bu konu hakkında ______ ______ ______.
Mehmet is explaining his motivation for reading: 'Because I want to learn new things about this subject.'
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Where to Learn
Formal
- • Okul
- • Üniversite
- • Kurs
Informal
- • Ev
- • Sokak
- • İnternet
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenBen her gün okulda ______ ______ ______.
The sentence means 'I learn new things at school every day.' 'Öğreniyorum' is the first-person singular present continuous form.
A) Yeni şeyler öğrenmeyi seviyorum. B) Öğrenmeyi yeni şeyler seviyorum. C) Yeni şeyler öğrenmek seviyorum.
The verb 'sevmek' requires the object to be in the accusative case. 'Öğrenmek' becomes 'öğrenmeyi'.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
These are related but distinct terms for learning and growth.
Ayşe: Neden bu kitabı okuyorsun? Mehmet: Çünkü bu konu hakkında ______ ______ ______.
Mehmet is explaining his motivation for reading: 'Because I want to learn new things about this subject.'
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenIt is neutral. You can use it in almost any situation, from a cafe to a classroom.
'Öğrenmek' is general learning; 'bilgi edinmek' is specifically acquiring information or data.
Yes, that means 'to learn a new thing' or 'to learn something new'. It is very common.
You say 'Yeni şeyler öğrenmeyi seviyorum.'
In this context, yes. It refers to abstract knowledge or skills.
In standard Istanbul Turkish, it is not pronounced as a hard 'g'; it simply lengthens the 'ö' sound.
Yes! 'Yeni bir dil öğrenmek' is a specific version of this phrase.
There isn't a direct opposite, but 'yerinde saymak' (to stay in the same place/not progress) is a common contrast.
Always 'yeni şeyler'. Adjectives come before nouns in Turkish.
Yes, 'Yeni şeyler öğrenmeye hevesli' (Eager to learn new things) is a great phrase for a CV.
Verwandte Redewendungen
bilgi edinmek
similarto acquire information
kendini geliştirmek
builds onto improve oneself
tecrübe kazanmak
similarto gain experience
ders çıkarmak
specialized formto learn a lesson
ezberlemek
contrastto memorize
