Significado
Being clean is a spiritual virtue.
Contexto cultural
Cleanliness is a prerequisite for 'qonaqpərvərlik' (hospitality). A host must ensure the house is spotless before a guest arrives. The proverb is based on the concept of 'Taharah' (purity), which is required for all religious acts. In the 'Old City' (İçərişəhər), maintaining the cleanliness of the narrow streets is seen as a collective duty of the residents. The 'Çərşənbə' (Tuesday) traditions involve cleaning the house to 'wash away' the bad luck of the previous year.
Use it for compliments
If you visit someone and their house is very clean, saying this proverb is a high compliment to their character.
Don't over-religiousize it
Even though it mentions 'iman' (faith), it is used by everyone. Don't feel you need to be in a mosque to use it.
Significado
Being clean is a spiritual virtue.
Use it for compliments
If you visit someone and their house is very clean, saying this proverb is a high compliment to their character.
Don't over-religiousize it
Even though it mentions 'iman' (faith), it is used by everyone. Don't feel you need to be in a mosque to use it.
Ponte a prueba
Complete the proverb with the correct word.
Təmizlik ________ imandandır.
The proverb is complete as 'Təmizlik imandandır'. No extra word is needed, though 'da' (also) can be added in specific contexts.
Which suffix is used to make 'təmiz' (clean) into 'cleanliness'?
Təmiz + ___
The suffix '-lik' creates abstract nouns from adjectives in Azerbaijani.
In which situation would you most likely hear 'Təmizlik imandandır'?
Match the situation.
It is a classic moral reminder for hygiene.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Buralar niyə belə çirklidir? B: Bilmirəm, amma gəl yığışdıraq, çünki ________.
This is the most logical cultural response to a messy situation.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosTəmizlik ________ imandandır.
The proverb is complete as 'Təmizlik imandandır'. No extra word is needed, though 'da' (also) can be added in specific contexts.
Təmiz + ___
The suffix '-lik' creates abstract nouns from adjectives in Azerbaijani.
Match the situation.
It is a classic moral reminder for hygiene.
A: Buralar niyə belə çirklidir? B: Bilmirəm, amma gəl yığışdıraq, çünki ________.
This is the most logical cultural response to a messy situation.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
4 preguntasNo, in Azerbaijan, it is a general cultural proverb used by people of all faiths and secular backgrounds.
Yes, it applies to personal hygiene, clothing, and environment.
It is the ablative case meaning 'from'. It suggests faith is the source of the desire to be clean.
It is classic, but not 'old-fashioned'. It is still used in modern advertising and daily life.
Frases relacionadas
Səliqə-sahman
similarOrder and tidiness
Paklıq
synonymPurity
Su aydınlıqdır
builds onWater is clarity
Çirkli əllər
contrastDirty hands
