Signification
A task that requires effort
Contexte culturel
When someone is doing a 'çətin iş', it is polite to say 'Yorulmayasınız' (May you not get tired). It shows empathy for their effort. Similar to Azerbaijan, the phrase 'Kolay gelsin' (May it come easy) is the standard response to anyone performing a 'çətin iş'. Hard work, especially physical labor in the mountains, is historically romanticized in local folklore as a sign of manhood and strength. There is a strong emphasis on 'diplom' and 'office work' now, but 'çətin iş' is still used to describe the mental toll of the modern economy.
Add 'çox'
To sound more natural, add 'çox' (very) before 'çətin'. Azerbaijanis love to emphasize how hard they are working!
Word Order
Always put 'çətin' before 'iş'. Saying 'iş çətin' changes the meaning to 'the work is difficult' (a full sentence).
Signification
A task that requires effort
Add 'çox'
To sound more natural, add 'çox' (very) before 'çətin'. Azerbaijanis love to emphasize how hard they are working!
Word Order
Always put 'çətin' before 'iş'. Saying 'iş çətin' changes the meaning to 'the work is difficult' (a full sentence).
Polite Response
If someone says their work is a 'çətin iş', always reply with 'Allah kömək olsun' (May God help). It makes you sound like a native.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct word for 'difficult'.
Bu riyaziyyat məsələsi çox ___ işdir.
The context of a 'math problem' (riyaziyyat məsələsi) implies difficulty.
Which sentence means 'Studying is a hard task'?
Select the correct translation:
'Çətin' means hard/difficult.
Match the Azerbaijani phrase to its English meaning.
Match the following:
Matching basic collocations.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Bu layihəni bitirə bilərsən? B: Bəli, amma bu çox ___ ___.
The context of a project (layihə) suggests a task/work.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Çətin vs. Ağır
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesBu riyaziyyat məsələsi çox ___ işdir.
The context of a 'math problem' (riyaziyyat məsələsi) implies difficulty.
Select the correct translation:
'Çətin' means hard/difficult.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Matching basic collocations.
A: Bu layihəni bitirə bilərsən? B: Bəli, amma bu çox ___ ___.
The context of a project (layihə) suggests a task/work.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, use 'çətin adam'. 'İş' only refers to tasks or jobs.
'Çətin' is for difficulty/complexity. 'Ağır' is for physical weight or very serious/heavy situations.
It is neutral. You can use it in any context, from a construction site to a business meeting.
You say 'Bu, çətin iş deyil'.
Yes, 'Ev tapşırığı çətin işdir' is very common.
You can just say 'Çətindir' (It is difficult).
It means 'laborious work', emphasizing the effort and toil involved.
Yes, it means 'I have a hard job/task'.
Yes, many folk and pop songs mention 'çətin' paths or tasks in life.
The opposite is 'asan iş' (easy work).
Expressions liées
Asan iş
contrastEasy work
Ağır iş
similarHeavy/Serious work
Zəhmətli iş
builds onLaborious work
Mürəkkəb tapşırıq
specialized formComplex task
Yüngül iş
contrastLight work
