Meaning
Effort leads to success
Cultural Background
This proverb is often linked to the story of the 'Seven Beauties' by Nizami Ganjavi, where the protagonist must search for truth through various trials. In nomadic Turkic cultures, this proverb was a literal instruction for finding water wells in the desert. It is a common 'startup' slogan in Azerbaijan's business hubs, encouraging innovation. Many Azerbaijani fairy tales (nağıllar) end with the hero finding a treasure because they didn't stop searching.
Use it for encouragement
This is the #1 way to sound like a supportive native speaker. Use it when someone is frustrated.
Don't change the tense
Keep it as 'Axtaran tapar'. Changing it to 'Axtaran tapacaq' makes it sound like a literal prediction rather than a piece of wisdom.
Meaning
Effort leads to success
Use it for encouragement
This is the #1 way to sound like a supportive native speaker. Use it when someone is frustrated.
Don't change the tense
Keep it as 'Axtaran tapar'. Changing it to 'Axtaran tapacaq' makes it sound like a literal prediction rather than a piece of wisdom.
Test Yourself
Complete the proverb.
Axtaran _______.
The proverb uses the aorist tense '-ar' to express a timeless truth.
Which situation best fits the proverb 'Axtaran tapar'?
Situation: Murad is sad because he lost his wallet.
The proverb is used to encourage someone to continue their search.
Match the Azerbaijani word to its English meaning in the proverb.
Match the following:
Understanding the components helps in memorizing the whole.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Bu sualın cavabını bilmirəm. B: Kitaba bax, _______ _______.
The context of looking for an answer in a book perfectly fits this proverb.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesAxtaran _______.
The proverb uses the aorist tense '-ar' to express a timeless truth.
Situation: Murad is sad because he lost his wallet.
The proverb is used to encourage someone to continue their search.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Understanding the components helps in memorizing the whole.
A: Bu sualın cavabını bilmirəm. B: Kitaba bax, _______ _______.
The context of looking for an answer in a book perfectly fits this proverb.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your younger brother.
Yes, if you are looking for a specific person, you can use it.
It turns the verb 'search' into 'the one who searches'.
In Turkish, they usually say 'Arayan mevlasını da bulur, belasını da' (The seeker finds both God and trouble), but 'Arayan bulur' is also used.
Related Phrases
Qaçan çatar
builds onThe one who runs reaches.
Zəhmət çəkən bal yeyər
similarHe who works hard eats honey.
Su gələn yola bir də gələr
contrastWater will come again to the path it once flowed.
