C1 Expression Formal

işin ehli

an expert

Significado

Someone who is very skilled at their job.

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Contexto cultural

The concept of 'işin ehli' is the cornerstone of 'Liyakat' (meritocracy) in Turkish society. It is often contrasted with 'torpil' (nepotism). Historically, one could only be called 'ehli' after years of apprenticeship and a ceremony where they were given a 'peştamal' (apron). In modern Turkish business, 'işin ehli' is a high-value endorsement on platforms like LinkedIn, often used in formal references. In small Anatolian towns, being 'işin ehli' brings more social status than simply being wealthy.

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Use it for Trust

When you want to convince someone that a professional is safe to hire, this is the strongest phrase you can use.

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Avoid for Objects

Never use this for tools or machines. It is strictly for human expertise.

Significado

Someone who is very skilled at their job.

💡

Use it for Trust

When you want to convince someone that a professional is safe to hire, this is the strongest phrase you can use.

⚠️

Avoid for Objects

Never use this for tools or machines. It is strictly for human expertise.

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The 'Tam' Boost

Add 'tam' before the phrase ('tam işin ehli') to sound more native and emphasize absolute mastery.

Ponte a prueba

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of 'işin ehli'.

Bu projeyi başarıyla tamamlamak için ________ bir yöneticiye ihtiyacımız var.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: işin ehli

The standard form 'işin ehli' acts as an adjective here to describe the manager.

Which sentence uses the phrase correctly in a formal context?

Aşağıdaki cümlelerin hangisinde 'işin ehli' doğru kullanılmıştır?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Yeni atanan müdürün işin ehli olduğu söyleniyor.

The phrase must refer to a person (the manager) and their professional competence.

Complete the dialogue with the most appropriate response.

Ayşe: 'Evi boyatmam lazım ama güvenilir birini bulamıyorum.' Mehmet: '_________________'

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Benim bir tanıdığım var, tam işin ehlidir.

This is the most natural way to recommend a skilled professional.

Match the situation with the correct use of 'işin ehli'.

Situation: A surgeon performing a very difficult operation successfully.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: O işin ehli bir cerrah.

The phrase describes the person performing the skilled task.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Ayudas visuales

Banco de ejercicios

4 ejercicios
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of 'işin ehli'. Fill Blank B1

Bu projeyi başarıyla tamamlamak için ________ bir yöneticiye ihtiyacımız var.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: işin ehli

The standard form 'işin ehli' acts as an adjective here to describe the manager.

Which sentence uses the phrase correctly in a formal context? Choose B2

Aşağıdaki cümlelerin hangisinde 'işin ehli' doğru kullanılmıştır?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Yeni atanan müdürün işin ehli olduğu söyleniyor.

The phrase must refer to a person (the manager) and their professional competence.

Complete the dialogue with the most appropriate response. dialogue_completion A2

Ayşe: 'Evi boyatmam lazım ama güvenilir birini bulamıyorum.' Mehmet: '_________________'

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Benim bir tanıdığım var, tam işin ehlidir.

This is the most natural way to recommend a skilled professional.

Match the situation with the correct use of 'işin ehli'. situation_matching A1

Situation: A surgeon performing a very difficult operation successfully.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: O işin ehli bir cerrah.

The phrase describes the person performing the skilled task.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Preguntas frecuentes

5 preguntas

Yes, if the person has reached a professional level of skill in that hobby, it is appropriate.

It can be perceived as slightly challenging or skeptical. It's better to ask about their experience instead.

'Uzman' is a formal title (Expert/Specialist). 'İşin ehli' is a more holistic praise of their actual performance and reliability.

It has deep roots, but it is very much alive and used daily in modern Turkey.

It might sound a bit arrogant. It's better to let others say it about you.

Frases relacionadas

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İşin erbabı

synonym

The master/expert of the business.

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İşin piri

builds on

The ultimate master or founder-level expert.

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Eli yatkın

similar

To have a knack for something / to be handy.

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Usta

similar

Master / Craftsman.

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