Language/Turkmen/Vocabulary/Education
Hi Turkmen learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will focus on useful vocabulary related to education. Learning Turkmen will give you the opportunity to communicate with Turkmen people and deepen your understanding of their culture. With Polyglot Club, you can find native speakers and ask them any questions! You can also review your Turkmen vocabulary!
Education in Turkmenistan[edit | edit source]
Education is essential to the development of Turkmenistan, which is why it provides free education to its citizens. The education system in Turkmenistan consists of primary, secondary, and higher education. The primary and secondary education levels are compulsory and require both male and female students to attend. Children start primary school at the age of seven and complete their secondary education at the age of 17. After completing secondary education, students can opt to proceed to higher education or vocational training.
Useful Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
School[edit | edit source]
At the primary and secondary levels in Turkmenistan, schooling is divided into three phases, each lasting four years. Here are some basic words and phrases that will help you navigate through the school environment:
| Turkmen | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| okuw mekdebi | ɔkuw mɛkdɛbi | school |
| prezident mekdebi | prɛzidɛnt mɛkdɛbi | presidential school |
| derslik | dɛrslik | classroom |
| maşynasy | maʃynasy | laboratory |
| uçy deňjisi | utʃy dɛɲjisi | recess |
| iňlis dili | iɲlis dili | English language |
Dialogue:
- Student 1: Salam! (Hi!)
- Student 2: Salam! Katnasyň? (Hi! How are you?)
- Student 1: Küýçädeleýin. Siz? (I'm good. And you?)
- Student 2: Süýji. Okuw mekdebine ýene-de bararsyňyzmy? (Great. Are you going to the school today?)
- Student 1: Hawa, barýaryn. (Yes, I am.)
- Student 2: Umidimiz mekdebiňizde özüňiňizi täzelikçe düzmäge başlarsyňyz. (We hope you start the day in your school with enthusiasm.)
University[edit | edit source]
Turkmenistan has several universities and higher education institutions that offer a variety of fields of study. If you plan to study in Turkmenistan, here are some useful words to get you started:
| Turkmen | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| döwlet uniwersiteti | døwlɛt uniwɛrsitɛti | state university |
| magistr | magistr | master's degree |
| bilimdar | bilimdar | scholar |
| ünsiýetçi | unsijɛtʃi | adviser |
| laboratoriýa | laboratorija | laboratory |
Dialogue:
- Student 1: Salam! Sen niredeği okapdyr? (Hi! Where do you study?)
- Student 2: Salam! Men döwlet uniwersitetinde okapdyrýaryn. Sen? (Hi! I study at the state university. How about you?)
- Student 1: Men hemme dersleri onlaýn okýaryn. (I study all my classes online.)
- Student 2: Howa, erbetmi? (Oh, is it bad?)
- Student 1: Orasyny tapar. (It has its pros and cons.)
Cultural Information[edit | edit source]
Turkmenistan heavily emphasizes the importance of education to the point that the country has made the graduation of high school a mandatory requirement for employment in government sectors. Turkmen students start learning English in primary school, which makes the language more accessible and easier to learn. Turkmenistan's president, Gurbanguly Berdymukhammedov, holds multiple advanced degrees.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
We hope that this lesson has provided you with some useful vocabulary related to education. Don't forget to practice and talk with native speakers to fully immerse yourself into the language and culture of Turkmenistan. To improve your Turkmen Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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Sources[edit | edit source]
- Turkmen monetary unit - Vocabulary.com
- Turkmen Language Competencies for Peace Corps Volunteers in ...
- Turkmenistan - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com
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