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Ağaç yaşken eğilir.

[a-ğaç yaş-ken e-ği-lir]

phrase cultural phrases

LanguageTurkish (Turkey)

Meaning
  1. A tree bends while it is young.
  2. This proverb is used to advise that education and character building are most effective during childhood when a person is more impressionable.
Examples

Küçük yaşta dil öğrenmeye başlamalı, sonuçta Ağaç yaşken eğilir.

One should start learning a language at a young age; after all, a tree bends while it is young.

Disiplinli bir eğitim için geç kalmamalıyız, Ağaç yaşken eğilir.

We should not be late for disciplined education; a tree bends while it is young.

Pronunciationa-ğaç yaş-ken e-ği-lir

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Usage noteThis is a common pedagogical proverb used by adults to highlight the importance of early childhood guidance.

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