Signification
A student who studies a lot.
Contexte culturel
The '700 point' culture: Students who get the maximum score on entrance exams are national celebrities and the ultimate examples of 'çalışqan tələbələr'. The term 'Əlaçı' (Straight-A student) is often used alongside 'çalışqan tələbə' to denote academic perfection. In Turkey, 'çalışkan öğrenci' is used. The words are cognates and the cultural value is identical. In rural areas, being a 'çalışqan tələbə' is seen as a way to move to Baku and find a better life.
Praise Effort
In Azerbaijan, calling someone 'çalışqan' is often a higher compliment than calling them 'ağıllı' (smart).
Avoid 'Hard'
Never say 'hard student' using the word 'çətin'. It sounds like the student is a troublemaker.
Signification
A student who studies a lot.
Praise Effort
In Azerbaijan, calling someone 'çalışqan' is often a higher compliment than calling them 'ağıllı' (smart).
Avoid 'Hard'
Never say 'hard student' using the word 'çətin'. It sounds like the student is a troublemaker.
The 'Ə' sound
Make sure to pronounce the 'ə' in 'tələbə' clearly; it's the most iconic sound in Azerbaijani!
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase.
Mənim bacım dərslərini çox sevir, o çox ___ ___.
The context of 'loving lessons' implies being hardworking.
Which sentence is the most natural way to praise a student?
Müəllim deyir:
'Çalışqan tələbə' is the standard collocation for academic praise.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Əli niyə hər gün kitabxanaya gedir? B: Çünki o, ___.
Going to the library daily is a sign of being a hardworking student.
Match the phrase to the situation.
A student who stays up late to finish a project.
Staying up late for a project shows 'çalışqanlıq' (industriousness).
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Çalışqan vs Tənbəl
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesMənim bacım dərslərini çox sevir, o çox ___ ___.
The context of 'loving lessons' implies being hardworking.
Müəllim deyir:
'Çalışqan tələbə' is the standard collocation for academic praise.
A: Əli niyə hər gün kitabxanaya gedir? B: Çünki o, ___.
Going to the library daily is a sign of being a hardworking student.
A student who stays up late to finish a project.
Staying up late for a project shows 'çalışqanlıq' (industriousness).
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
14 questionsYes, you can say 'çalışqan işçi' (hardworking worker).
The opposite is 'tənbəl' (lazy).
Technically yes, but in casual speech, it can refer to anyone taking a course.
Mən çalışqan tələbə idim.
Yes, it is very polite and positive.
Yes, but 'çalışqan şagird' is more common for school children.
No, it doesn't have the negative social stigma of 'nerd'.
Çalışqan tələbələr.
Yes, 'hardworking girl'.
'Zəhmətkeş' is more formal and emphasizes the 'toil'.
Yes, as 'çalışkan öğrenci'.
Yes, it's a great way to describe your academic background.
It means a 'straight-A student'.
Yes, 'botan' is the slang for a nerd.
Expressions liées
Əlaçı
specialized formA straight-A student.
Zəhmətkeş
similarHardworking/Laborious.
Tənbəl
contrastLazy.
Kitab qurdu
similarBookworm.
İstedadlı
builds onTalented.
