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B1 adjective 6 min de leitura

durağan

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Explicação durağan in your Level:
At the A1 level, you likely won't use 'durağan' often. However, it's good to know it comes from 'dur' (stop). Think of it as a word for things that don't move at all. If you see a picture that doesn't move, it is 'durağan'. It is like the word 'static' in English. For now, focus on the root 'dur' which you use for 'Dur!' (Stop!) or 'Otobüs durakta duruyor' (The bus stops at the station). 'Durağan' is a more advanced way to describe things that are always stopped.
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At A2, you can start using 'durağan' to describe simple things like a movie that is very slow. You might say 'Bu film çok durağan' (This movie is very static/slow). It helps you describe situations where nothing is happening. It is different from 'hızlı' (fast) or 'hareketli' (active/moving). When you talk about your daily routine, if every day is exactly the same and nothing ever changes, you can use this word to describe your life.
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At the B1 level, 'durağan' becomes a very useful word for describing economic or social situations. You can use it in essays to talk about a 'durağan ekonomi' (stagnant economy) or 'durağan bir nüfus' (a static population). It shows you can discuss more abstract concepts than just physical movement. You should also start distinguishing it from 'durgun'. Remember: 'durgun' is often for water or a quiet person, while 'durağan' is for a system that doesn't change.
At B2, you should use 'durağan' with confidence in professional and academic contexts. It's a key word for describing data trends. If a graph shows a flat line, the trend is 'durağan'. You can use it to critique literature or art, describing a narrative as 'durağan bir anlatım' (a static narrative style). You should also be aware of its derivatives like 'durağanlık' (stagnation/stability). It's a great word to use when you want to avoid simpler words like 'aynı' (same) or 'değişmez' (unchanging).
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At C1, you use 'durağan' to discuss complex philosophical or scientific theories. You might talk about the 'Durağan Evren Teorisi' (Steady State Theory) in physics. You understand the subtle negative connotation it can have in business—where 'durağanlık' (stagnation) is often seen as a precursor to decline. You can use it metaphorically to describe a person's intellectual state or a society's cultural output. Your usage should reflect an understanding of its structural implications.
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At the C2 level, 'durağan' is part of a precise vocabulary. You use it to distinguish between various types of non-movement. You might compare a 'durağan denge' (static equilibrium) with a 'dinamik denge' (dynamic equilibrium). You can use it in high-level literary analysis to discuss the 'durağan atmosfer' created by an author to symbolize death or eternity. You are capable of using the word in all its nuances, from technical scientific definitions to poetic metaphors about the stillness of time.
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Pratique Exemplos Notas e dicas

durağan em 30 segundos

  • Durağan means static or stagnant, describing things that don't change or move.
  • It is a formal word often used in economics, science, and art criticism.
  • It differs from 'durgun' (calm/still) by implying a more structural lack of change.
  • Commonly paired with words like 'ekonomi', 'yapı', and 'elektrik'.

The Turkish word durağan is a sophisticated adjective primarily used to describe states of existence that lack movement, change, or progression. Rooted in the verb durmak (to stop or stand), the suffix -ağan transforms it into a descriptor of a habitual or continuous state of being stationary. In English, we most frequently translate this as static, stagnant, or stationary. It is a word that carries a neutral to slightly negative connotation depending on the context; for instance, a 'static' population might be a demographic fact, whereas a 'stagnant' economy implies a lack of healthy growth.

Scientific Context
In physics and mathematics, durağan refers to systems or points that do not change over time. It is the direct equivalent of 'static' in terms like 'static electricity' (though statik is also used).
Economic Context
When discussing markets or national growth, durağan describes a period where there is no significant increase or decrease, suggesting a plateau that might worry investors.

Bu yıl ekonomi oldukça durağan bir seyir izliyor.

Translation: The economy is following a quite static course this year.

Understanding the nuance of durağan requires distinguishing it from its cousin durgun. While both come from the same root, durgun usually refers to physical stillness (like a calm sea) or a person's quiet mood. Durağan, however, is more abstract and structural. It describes the nature of a system or a situation that inherently lacks dynamics. If you say a person's life is durağan, you aren't just saying they are quiet today; you are saying their life lacks excitement, progress, or change over a long period.

Sanatçının son dönem eserleri oldukça durağan bulunuyor.

Translation: The artist's recent works are found to be quite static.

Using durağan correctly involves placing it before a noun as an attribute or using it as a predicate to describe a subject's state. Because it is an adjective, it does not take person markers unless it is functioning as the head of a predicate phrase. It is most effective when describing systems, processes, or atmospheres. In Turkish grammar, it functions like any other descriptive adjective, following the standard Word Order (Subject-Object-Verb).

Describing Systems
When talking about a 'static structure', you would say durağan bir yapı. This implies the structure is not designed to evolve.

Şirket içindeki durağan yapı inovasyonu engelliyor.

Translation: The static structure within the company is hindering innovation.

You can also use it to describe physical phenomena. For instance, in a lake where the water doesn't flow, the environment becomes durağan. Note that while 'durgun su' is 'still water', durağan su suggests a more permanent lack of flow that might lead to ecological stagnation. This subtle difference is key for advanced learners. In philosophical discussions, one might debate whether the universe is durağan (static) or expanding.

Eski inanışa göre evren durağan bir sistemdi.

Translation: According to the old belief, the universe was a static system.

You are most likely to encounter durağan in formal settings. It is a favorite of news anchors, economists, and academics. If you are watching a Turkish news broadcast about the stock market, you will hear them describe periods of no growth as durağan bir dönem. In a classroom setting, a physics teacher might talk about durağan elektrik (static electricity), although the loanword statik is also common there.

News & Media
'Piyasalarda durağanlık hakim' (Stagnation prevails in the markets) is a common headline when trading volume is low.

In literature and film criticism, durağan is used to describe a story's pace. If a movie is called durağan, it means it is slow-moving, perhaps focusing on atmosphere rather than action. This isn't necessarily a criticism; many 'art-house' (sanat filmi) movies are intentionally durağan to evoke a sense of realism or melancholy. Turkish directors like Nuri Bilge Ceylan are often described as having a durağan style.

Film çok durağan ilerliyor, biraz aksiyon lazım.

Translation: The movie is progressing very slowly (statically), it needs some action.

The most frequent mistake learners make with durağan is confusing it with durgun. While they share the same root dur-, they are not interchangeable in all contexts. Durgun implies a temporary state of stillness or a lack of energy. For example, you have a durgun day if you feel tired. However, durağan implies a structural, almost permanent quality of being static.

Incorrect Usage
Saying 'Bugün hava çok durağan' to mean the weather is calm. (Correct: Durgun)
Correct Usage
Using 'durağan' for a state that is fixed by nature: 'Durağan bir görüntü' (A static image).

Another mistake is using durağan when duraklamış (paused/stalled) is more appropriate. Durağan describes the nature of the thing, while duraklamış describes an action that has stopped. If a car stops at a light, it is not durağan; it has durmuş. But if you are talking about a 'static model' of a car that doesn't move, then it is durağan.

Hata: Trafik çok durağan. (Yanlış! Trafik sıkışık veya durmuş denir.)

Correction: Use 'sıkışık' (congested) or 'ilerlemiyor' (not moving) for traffic.

To enrich your Turkish vocabulary, it's helpful to know words that orbit the same meaning as durağan. Depending on whether you want to emphasize stillness, lack of change, or stability, you might choose a different term.

Durgun vs. Durağan
Durgun: Calm, still, recessionary. Used for water, mood, or slow business.
Durağan: Static, unchanging, fixed. Used for systems, structures, and scientific states.
Sabit
Means 'fixed' or 'constant'. Use this for prices (sabit fiyat) or a fixed location (sabit yer).
Statik
The direct loanword from French/Latin. Used almost exclusively in technical, engineering, or web development contexts (e.g., statik web sitesi).

If you want to express that something is boring because it doesn't change, you might use monoton. While durağan describes the lack of movement, monoton describes the repetitive and tedious nature of that lack of movement. Choosing the right word demonstrates a high level of linguistic precision.

Hayatım çok monoton (My life is very monotonous) vs. Hayatım çok durağan (My life is very static/lacks change).

How Formal Is It?

Curiosidade

The suffix '-ağan' is also found in words like 'olağan' (ordinary - from 'olmak'/to be) and 'gezeğen' (planet - from 'gezmek'/to wander).

Guia de pronúncia

UK /du.ɾa.ˈan/
US /du.ɾɑ.ˈɑn/
The stress is on the last syllable: 'an'.
Rima com
Olağan Sağan Kağan Bağan Yanağan Surağan Ağan Doğan
Erros comuns
  • Pronouncing the 'ğ' as a hard 'g' (like 'duragan').
  • Stress on the first syllable 'du'.
  • Making the 'u' sound too short.

Nível de dificuldade

Leitura 3/5

Common in news and books but requires context.

Escrita 4/5

Suffix usage can be tricky for beginners.

Expressão oral 3/5

Pronunciation of 'ğ' is the main hurdle.

Audição 3/5

Easily confused with 'durgun' if spoken fast.

O que aprender depois

Pré-requisitos

Durmak Durak Durgun Aynı Hareket

Aprenda a seguir

Dinamik Değişken İstikrarlı Durağanlık Durağanlaşmak

Avançado

Statik Atalet Denge Sabitlenmiş Monoton

Gramática essencial

Adjective-Noun Agreement

Durağan (adj) + Yapı (noun)

Soft G (ğ) Pronunciation

Du-ra-an (The G is not heard)

Suffix -ağan

Dur (root) + ağan (suffix)

Causal Clauses with 'olduğu için'

Durağan olduğu için...

Intensifiers

Çok durağan, epey durağan

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Exemplos por nível

1

Bu resim çok durağan.

This picture is very static.

Simple adjective use.

2

Oyun çok durağan, sevmedim.

The game is very static, I didn't like it.

Subject + Adjective.

3

Durağan bir gün geçiriyorum.

I am having a static day.

Adjective + Noun.

4

Araba durağan duruyor.

The car is standing still (statically).

Adverbial use (rare but possible).

5

Burada her şey durağan.

Everything is static here.

Predicate adjective.

6

Durağan nesneleri severim.

I like static objects.

Plural object.

7

Bu göl suyu durağan mı?

Is this lake water static?

Question form.

8

Hayır, durağan değil.

No, it is not static.

Negative form.

1

Film çok durağan ama güzel.

The movie is very slow, but good.

Contrasting conjunction.

2

Durağan bir hayatım var.

I have a static life.

Possessive construction.

3

Neden bu kadar durağansın?

Why are you so static/inactive?

Interrogative with person marker.

4

Durağan bir iş istemiyorum.

I don't want a static job.

Negative desire.

5

Şehirde hayat hiç durağan değil.

Life in the city is not static at all.

Locative case.

6

Bu manzara çok durağan ve huzurlu.

This view is very static and peaceful.

Compound adjectives.

7

Durağan sporları sevmiyorum.

I don't like static sports (like chess).

Accusative case.

8

Kitap biraz durağan başlıyor.

The book starts a bit slowly.

Adverbial use.

1

Ekonomi son aylarda durağan bir seyir izliyor.

The economy has been following a static course in recent months.

Time expression + Object.

2

Durağan bir nüfus artışı gözlemleniyor.

A static population growth is being observed.

Passive voice.

3

Şirketin satışları durağanlaştı.

The company's sales became static.

Verb derivation from adjective.

4

Durağan bir ilişki beni yoruyor.

A static relationship exhausts me.

Subject phrase.

5

Piyasalar bugün oldukça durağandı.

The markets were quite static today.

Past tense suffix.

6

Durağan bir atmosferde çalışmak zor.

It is hard to work in a static atmosphere.

Infinitive as subject.

7

Bu bölgedeki sular durağan olduğu için kirlenmiş.

The waters in this area are polluted because they are stagnant.

Causal clause.

8

Durağan bir politika izlememeliyiz.

We should not follow a static policy.

Necessitative mood.

1

Durağan bir yapıya sahip olan bu sistem çökmeye mahkum.

This system, which has a static structure, is doomed to collapse.

Relative clause with '-an'.

2

Yazarın durağan üslubu okuyucuyu sıkabilir.

The author's static style might bore the reader.

Possessive + Subject.

3

Durağan bir toplum gelişmeye kapalıdır.

A static society is closed to development.

Generalization.

4

Durağan elektrik deneyi yaptık.

We did a static electricity experiment.

Compound noun phrase.

5

Yatırımların durağan kalması endişe verici.

The investments remaining static is worrying.

Gerund as subject.

6

Durağan bir video karesi gibi görünüyordu.

It looked like a static video frame.

Simile with 'gibi'.

7

Proje durağan bir evreye girdi.

The project entered a static phase.

Dative case.

8

Durağan bir zihin yeni fikirler üretemez.

A static mind cannot produce new ideas.

Aorist negative.

1

Modern fizik, durağan bir evren modelini reddeder.

Modern physics rejects a static universe model.

Scientific terminology.

2

Durağanlığın getirdiği monotonluk ruhu köreltir.

The monotony brought by stagnation dulls the soul.

Abstract noun 'durağanlık'.

3

Sanatçı, durağan imgeler aracılığıyla sonsuzluğu anlatıyor.

The artist explains eternity through static images.

Instrumental case.

4

Durağan bir dengede kalmak her zaman mümkün değildir.

It is not always possible to remain in a static equilibrium.

Locative + Infinitive.

5

Kurumun durağanlaşan yapısı değişime direniyor.

The stagnating structure of the institution resists change.

Participle 'durağanlaşan'.

6

Durağan bir bakış açısı gerçeği görmemizi engeller.

A static perspective prevents us from seeing the truth.

Noun clause object.

7

Fiyatların durağan seyretmesi enflasyonu dizginleyebilir.

Prices following a static course can rein in inflation.

Complex subject phrase.

8

Durağan bir yaşam tarzı sağlık sorunlarına yol açabilir.

A static lifestyle can lead to health problems.

Compound verb 'yol açmak'.

1

Ontolojik olarak durağan bir varlık anlayışını tartışıyoruz.

We are discussing an ontologically static understanding of being.

Academic adverb + Adjective.

2

Metnin durağan dokusu, karakterin içsel hapishanesini yansıtıyor.

The static texture of the text reflects the character's internal prison.

Metaphorical usage.

3

Durağan bir sistemde entropi artışı kaçınılmazdır.

In a static system, the increase of entropy is inevitable.

Thermodynamic context.

4

Siyasal iktidarın durağanlaşması, toplumsal huzursuzluğu tetikledi.

The stagnation of political power triggered social unrest.

Action noun 'durağanlaşması'.

5

Durağan bir mekânda zamanın akışı farklı hissedilir.

In a static space, the flow of time is felt differently.

Passive verb.

6

Durağan bir veri seti üzerinden analiz yapmak yanıltıcı olabilir.

Conducting analysis over a static data set can be misleading.

Postposition 'üzerinden'.

7

Durağan bir estetik anlayışına karşı devrim niteliğinde bir adım.

A revolutionary step against a static aesthetic understanding.

Dative preposition 'karşı'.

8

Durağan bir sessizliğin ortasında tek bir ses yükseldi.

In the midst of a static silence, a single voice rose.

Prepositional phrase.

Colocações comuns

Durağan ekonomi
Durağan yapı
Durağan elektrik
Durağan nüfus
Durağan dönem
Durağan görüntü
Durağan denge
Durağan üslup
Durağan seyretmek
Durağan kalmak

Frases Comuns

Durağan bir seyir izlemek

— To follow a static course. Used for trends that don't change.

Borsa durağan bir seyir izliyor.

Durağan hâle gelmek

— To become static. Used when movement stops.

Tartışma durağan hâle geldi.

Durağan noktaya ulaşmak

— To reach a static point or a plateau.

Gelişimimiz durağan noktaya ulaştı.

Durağan bir yaşam

— A static life. Usually implies a lack of excitement.

Durağan bir yaşamdan sıkıldım.

Durağan kalmak

— To remain static.

Nüfus yıllardır durağan kaldı.

Durağan su

— Stagnant water. Water that doesn't flow.

Durağan su mikrop barındırır.

Durağan model

— A static model. Used in science or fashion.

Durağan model üzerinde çalışıyoruz.

Durağan veri

— Static data. Data that doesn't change.

Durağan verileri analiz ettik.

Durağan atmosfer

— A static atmosphere. Usually describing a mood in a room.

Odada durağan bir atmosfer vardı.

Durağan sistem

— A static system.

Bu durağan sistem artık çalışmıyor.

Frequentemente confundido com

durağan vs Durgun

Durgun is usually temporary or physical (water/mood). Durağan is structural.

durağan vs Durak

Durak is a noun meaning 'stop' or 'station'.

durağan vs Statik

Statik is the loanword synonym, used mostly in technical fields.

Expressões idiomáticas

"Yerinde saymak"

— To march in place. Used when someone makes no progress, similar to being 'durağan'.

İki yıldır yerinde sayıyorsun.

Informal
"Su uyur düşman uyumaz"

— Water sleeps (is static/still), but the enemy doesn't. Caution against stillness.

Dikkatli ol, su uyur düşman uyumaz.

Proverb
"Durgun sular derin akar"

— Still waters run deep. Describes someone quiet but intelligent.

Ona güvenme, durgun sular derin akar.

Idiom
"Kanı donmak"

— To have one's blood freeze (become static). Used for extreme shock.

Haberi duyunca kanım dondu.

Informal
"Çakılı kalmak"

— To be nailed down. To be stuck in a static position.

Korkudan olduğu yerde çakılı kaldı.

Informal
"Buz kesilmek"

— To turn into ice. To become completely static/motionless.

Herkes buz kesildi.

Informal
"Tık yok"

— Not a sound/click. Used when a situation is completely static/inactive.

İşlerde tık yok.

Slang
"Yaprak kımıldamıyor"

— Not a leaf is moving. Used for absolute stillness.

Dışarıda yaprak kımıldamıyor.

Neutral
"Ölü toprağı serpilmiş gibi"

— As if covered in dead earth. Used for a very static, lifeless place.

Kasabanın üzerine ölü toprağı serpilmiş gibi.

Informal
"Donup kalmak"

— To freeze up. To become static suddenly.

Şaşkınlıktan donup kaldım.

Neutral

Fácil de confundir

durağan vs Durgun

Same root and similar meaning.

Durgun implies stillness or recession (durgun su, durgun piyasa). Durağan implies a static system (durağan yapı).

Göl bugün durgun. (The lake is still today.)

durağan vs Sabit

Both mean unchanging.

Sabit means fixed in position or constant in value. Durağan means lacking dynamics or growth.

Fiyatlar sabit. (Prices are fixed.)

durağan vs Duraklamış

Both involve stopping.

Duraklamış is a temporary pause. Durağan is a continuous state.

Gelişim durakladı. (Development paused.)

durağan vs Hareketsiz

Literal translation.

Hareketsiz is purely physical. Durağan is more abstract/structural.

Hareketsiz oturdu. (He sat motionless.)

durağan vs Sakin

Both imply no noise/action.

Sakin means calm or quiet (person/place). Durağan means static (system/trend).

Sakin bir mahalle. (A quiet neighborhood.)

Padrões de frases

B1

[Subject] durağan bir [Noun] izliyor.

Ekonomi durağan bir seyir izliyor.

B2

[Subject] durağanlaşmaya başladı.

Satışlar durağanlaşmaya başladı.

C1

Durağan bir [Noun] yerine dinamik bir [Noun] tercih edilmelidir.

Durağan bir yapı yerine dinamik bir yapı tercih edilmelidir.

B1

Neden bu kadar durağansın?

Neden bu kadar durağansın?

A2

Bu [Noun] çok durağan.

Bu kitap çok durağan.

C2

Durağanlığın [Noun] üzerindeki etkisi...

Durağanlığın verimlilik üzerindeki etkisi...

B1

Durağan bir [Noun] ile karşı karşıyayız.

Durağan bir tablo ile karşı karşıyayız.

B2

Durağan kalmak [Verb]-mekten daha zordur.

Durağan kalmak hareket etmekten daha zordur.

Família de palavras

Substantivos

Durağanlık (Stagnation/Statics)
Durak (Stop/Station)
Durum (Situation)
Duruş (Posture)

Verbos

Durmak (To stop)
Durağanlaşmak (To become static)
Durağanlaştırmak (To make static)

Adjetivos

Durağan (Static)
Durgun (Still)
Durucu (Permanent)
Durulmuş (Settled)

Relacionado

Statik
Sabit
Dinamik
Hareketsiz
Denge
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Como usar

frequency

Common in formal writing and news, less common in casual slang.

Erros comuns
  • Bugün hava çok durağan. → Bugün hava çok durgun.

    Use 'durgun' for weather/calmness; 'durağan' is for systems.

  • Durağan bir otobüs bekliyorum. → Durakta otobüs bekliyorum.

    'Durağan' is not used for the act of waiting at a stop.

  • Pronouncing it as 'Dur-a-gan'. → Pronounce as 'Du-ra-an'.

    The 'ğ' is silent/soft.

  • Using 'durağan' for a person's mood. → Bugün çok durgunum.

    'Durgun' is for mood; 'durağan' is for a lifestyle/structure.

  • Trafik durağan. → Trafik durmuş / ilerlemiyor.

    Traffic is a temporary state of action, not a static system.

Dicas

Economic Trends

When writing about the economy, use 'durağan seyir' to describe a period with no growth.

Suffixes

Remember the -ağan suffix forms adjectives from verbs. Dur + ağan = Durağan.

Synonym Choice

Use 'statik' for tech/web and 'durağan' for social/economic topics.

Soft G

Don't say 'G'. Let the 'a' sounds flow together: du-ra-an.

Art Criticism

Use 'durağan' to describe a movie that focuses on visuals rather than plot.

Structural vs Temporary

If it's a permanent feature of a system, use 'durağan'. If it's just quiet today, use 'durgun'.

Visualizing

Visualize a stopped clock. It is a 'durağan' object.

Common Pairs

Always keep 'durağan' near 'yapı' (structure) or 'ekonomi'.

Negative Nuance

Be careful: calling someone's life 'durağan' might sound like you think they are boring.

Formal Essays

This is a high-scoring word for Turkish language exams (TÖMER/YDS).

Memorize

Mnemônico

Imagine a 'DUR' (Stop) sign that is 'AĞAN' (hanging) there forever. It is 'durağan'—it never moves.

Associação visual

Think of a 'stagnant' pond with green algae. It is 'durağan su'.

Word Web

Dur Durak Durağan Durgun Durum Duruş Durağanlık Duraksama

Desafio

Try to use 'durağan' in a sentence about your favorite movie today.

Origem da palavra

Derived from the Old Turkic root 'tur-' (to stand/stay/stop).

Significado original: To remain in a standing position.

Turkic

Contexto cultural

No specific sensitivities; it's a neutral descriptor.

English speakers might use 'stagnant' for water or economy, and 'static' for physics or images. Turkish uses 'durağan' for all of these.

Durağan Evren Teorisi (Steady State Theory) Nuri Bilge Ceylan films (often called durağan) Ekonomi Haberleri

Pratique na vida real

Contextos reais

Economics

  • Durağan ekonomi
  • Durağan seyir
  • Durağan piyasa
  • Büyüme durağan

Science

  • Durağan elektrik
  • Durağan denge
  • Durağan sistem
  • Durağan enerji

Art/Media

  • Durağan film
  • Durağan üslup
  • Durağan sahne
  • Durağan kurgu

Daily Life

  • Durağan hayat
  • Durağan gün
  • Durağan ilişki
  • Durağan iş

Geography

  • Durağan su
  • Durağan göl
  • Durağan hava
  • Durağan iklim

Iniciadores de conversa

"Sence bu filmin temposu çok mu durağan?"

"Ekonominin durağan olması seni endişelendiriyor mu?"

"Hayatının durağan bir döneminde olduğunu hissediyor musun?"

"Durağan bir işte çalışmak mı yoksa stresli ama hareketli bir işte çalışmak mı?"

"Durağan suların tehlikeli olduğunu hiç duydun mu?"

Temas para diário

Bugün hayatında durağan olan üç şeyi yaz.

Durağan bir günü nasıl daha eğlenceli hale getirebilirsin?

Geçmişte yaşadığın durağan bir dönemi ve ondan nasıl çıktığını anlat.

Durağan bir toplum mu yoksa sürekli değişen bir toplum mu daha iyidir?

Eğer dünya durağan olsaydı, zaman nasıl akardı?

Perguntas frequentes

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While both mean 'still', 'durağan' is used for abstract systems or structural states (like a static economy), whereas 'durgun' is used for physical stillness (calm water) or a quiet mood.

Yes, but it describes their lifestyle or personality as lacking change or action, rather than just being quiet at the moment. 'Durağan bir insan' is someone whose life doesn't change much.

It can be. In business or personal growth, it implies stagnation. However, in physics or stability discussions, it can be neutral.

In modern Turkish, the 'ğ' is not pronounced as a consonant. It lengthens the surrounding 'a' sounds, making it sound like 'dura-an'.

It is the Turkish term for 'static electricity'.

No, for traffic that isn't moving, use 'sıkışık' (congested) or 'durmuş' (stopped).

Yes, 'statik' is a loanword synonym. 'Durağan' is the native Turkish word and is slightly more common in general formal contexts.

The noun form is 'durağanlık', which means 'stagnation' or 'staticness'.

It's less common than 'aynı' or 'durgun', but you will hear it in intellectual conversations or when people talk about their boring routines.

It is typically considered a B1-B2 level word because of its abstract and formal usage.

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