görev vs misyon
Turkish word comparison
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| görev | misyon |
|---|---|
gö-REV noun | mi-SYON noun |
| A duty, task, or assignment that someone is expected to do. | mission; a purpose or special objective |
How they differ
“Misyon” overlaps with “görev” when talking about an assigned job, but it usually emphasizes a larger purpose, goal, or mission rather than a routine task. It is often used in organizational, religious, educational, or strategic contexts.
When to use each
When to use görev: Use “görev” for a concrete task, assignment, or duty that someone has to do.
When to use misyon: Use “misyon” when the idea is not just an assignment but a broader purpose, role, or mission.
Side-by-side examples
- Onun bu projedeki görevi raporu hazırlamaktı.
(His task in this project was to prepare the report.) - Onun bu projedeki misyonu ekibi motive etmekti.
(His mission in this project was to motivate the team.)
Register & nuance: “Misyon” is neutral to formal, and it is more common in abstract or institutional language than in simple everyday talk.