Signification
Crafted by hand.
Contexte culturel
The 'Çeyiz' (dowry) tradition involves years of 'el emeği' work by young women, creating lace (oya) and towels to show their skill and patience. The Ahilik system prioritized 'el emeği' as a moral duty. A master craftsman (usta) would only pass his title to an apprentice who mastered the 'emek'. There is a massive 'Handmade' movement on social media, where #elemeği is used to support female entrepreneurs and local artisans. Dishes like 'Mantı' or 'Sarma' are considered the pinnacle of 'el emeği' because they require hours of repetitive, skilled manual work.
Complimenting Food
When eating at a Turkish home, saying 'Tam bir el emeği' is a huge compliment to the host.
Grammar Trap
Never say 'el emek'. The 'i' at the end is mandatory because it's a compound noun.
Signification
Crafted by hand.
Complimenting Food
When eating at a Turkish home, saying 'Tam bir el emeği' is a huge compliment to the host.
Grammar Trap
Never say 'el emek'. The 'i' at the end is mandatory because it's a compound noun.
The Full Version
If you really want to impress, use the full phrase: 'El emeği göz nuru'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'el emeği'.
Bu halı annemin _________ göz nurudur.
The phrase is a fixed compound 'el emeği'.
Which situation is most appropriate for 'el emeği'?
Hangi durumda 'el emeği' ifadesini kullanırsınız?
'El emeği' is used for handmade items like a knitted sweater.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Bu yemek harika olmuş! B: Teşekkürler, tamamen _________.
In the context of cooking, 'el emeği' emphasizes the effort put into the meal.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesBu halı annemin _________ göz nurudur.
The phrase is a fixed compound 'el emeği'.
Hangi durumda 'el emeği' ifadesini kullanırsınız?
'El emeği' is used for handmade items like a knitted sweater.
A: Bu yemek harika olmuş! B: Teşekkürler, tamamen _________.
In the context of cooking, 'el emeği' emphasizes the effort put into the meal.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt's rare. Usually, people use 'dijital çizim'. However, if you want to emphasize the hours of manual work on a tablet, you can say it metaphorically.
It's neutral. You can use it with friends, but you'll also see it in formal museum descriptions.
'El yapımı' is 'handmade' (descriptive). 'El emeği' is 'hand-labor' (appreciative).
You say 'benim el emeğim'. Note the 'k' changes to 'ğ'.
No, that's usually 'beden gücü' (physical power) or 'işçilik' (workmanship).
No, that is 'el becerisi' (hand skill) or 'ustalık' (mastery).
Yes, #elemeği is one of the most popular Turkish hashtags on Instagram and Pinterest.
Usually, yes. It implies higher value due to the time invested.
No, that is 'zihin emeği' (intellectual labor).
It literally means 'eye light'. It refers to the vision and focus spent on detailed work.
Expressions liées
el emeği göz nuru
specialized formHand labor and eye strain
el yapımı
synonymHandmade
alın teri
similarSweat of the brow
el işi
specialized formHand work / Needlework
göz nuru
builds onLight of the eye
