ödev vs alıştırma
Turkish word comparison
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| ödev | alıştırma |
|---|---|
/ö-DEV/ noun | //a.lɯʃˈtɯr.ma// noun |
| homework; an assignment given by a teacher to be completed outside of class | exercise, drill; practice problems or activities intended to build skills |
How they differ
Alıştırma emphasizes practice and skill-building (exercises or drills often found in textbooks) rather than the teacher-assigned, out-of-class obligation implied by ödev. An alıştırma may be done in class or assigned as homework, but its focus is on practicing specific skills rather than being a formal homework assignment.
When to use each
When to use ödev: Prefer ödev when you want to indicate a formal homework assignment given by a teacher to be completed outside class.
When to use alıştırma: Prefer alıştırma when referring to practice exercises or drills (e.g., textbook problems or skill-building activities), whether done in class or at home.
Side-by-side examples
- Ödevimi bitirdikten sonra dışarı çıkacağım.
(I'll go out after I finish my homework.) - Kitaptaki alıştırmaları düzenli olarak yapmalısın.
(You should do the exercises in the book regularly.)
Register & nuance: Neutral and educational; commonly used in school materials and textbooks, less likely used for formal non-educational duties.