görev vs iş
Turkish word comparison
Listen to görev
Listen to iş
| görev | iş |
|---|---|
gö-REV noun | ish noun |
| A duty, task, or assignment that someone is expected to do. | job; work; task |
How they differ
“İş” is broader and less exact than “görev.” It can mean work, a job, business, or a task, so it often sounds more everyday and less specifically like an assigned duty.
When to use each
When to use görev: Use “görev” when you want to stress an assigned responsibility or duty.
When to use iş: Use “iş” when you mean a practical task or piece of work in a more general, everyday sense.
Side-by-side examples
- Polislerin görevi güvenliği sağlamaktır.
(The police's duty is to ensure security.) - Bu işi ben yaparım.
(I’ll do this task / job.)
Register & nuance: “İş” is very common and informal-neutral; it is less precise than “görev” and does not always sound as official.