çocuk oyuncağı
/t͡ʃod͡ʒuk ojund͡ʒaːɯ/from spelling rules
The Turkish phrase for easy work is çocuk oyuncağı.
çocuk oyuncağı is used idiomatically to describe a task that is extremely easy or trivial, similar to the English expressions 'child's play' or 'a piece of cake'.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to 'child's toy'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase functions as a noun phrase. It can be used as a predicate in a sentence, for example, Bu iş çocuk oyuncağı (This job is a child's toy).
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /tʃodʒuk ojundʒaːɯ/. The /tʃ/ sound is like [ch]ange, the /dʒ/ sound is like [j]ump, the /u/ sound is like c[oo]l, the /k/ sound is like [c]ore, the /j/ sound is like [y]es, the /n/ sound is like [n]ot and the /ɯ/ sound is somewhat like ribb[o]n.
Did you know?
- The word çocuk in this phrase originally referred to a 'piglet' in ancient Turkic languages. While it now means 'child', its etymological roots are tied to the concept of a 'young pig'.
- Because çocuk can be used as a term of endearment for adults in casual settings, using the phrase çocuk oyuncağı can sometimes sound patronizing if directed at the person performing the task.
- The word oyun in the phrase is a versatile root that covers both 'game' and 'play' in Turkish. This means a 'game' and 'play' are linguistically inseparable in the language.
Examples in context
- Bu projede çalıştığımız işler oldukça kolay.The tasks we work on in this project are quite easy.
- Bu iş teklifi oldukça basit çalışmaları içeriyor.This job offer includes fairly simple tasks.
- Bu projede çalıştığımız işler gerçekten kolay ya.The tasks we work on in this project are really easy, you know.
- Bu iş bana göre çocuk oyuncağı, rahatlıkla yapabilirim.This job is a piece of cake for me, I can do it easily.
- Bu sınav benim için çocuk oyuncağıydı.This exam was child's play for me.
- Bu iş çocuk oyuncağı, hemen bitiririm.This job is a piece of cake, I'll finish it immediately.
- Onun için bu kadar iş çocuk oyuncağı.This much work is child's play for him.
Example conversation
Selin and Burak are discussing a difficult project at work.
- SelinBu projeyi yapabilir miyiz?Can we do this project?
- BurakMerak etme, benim için çocuk oyuncağı.Don't worry, it's a piece of cake for me.
- SelinGerçekten bu kadar kolay mı?Is it really that easy?
- BurakEvet, çok basit.Yes, it's very simple.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry çocuk oyuncağı, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Turkish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries çocuk, CC BY-SA 4.0.
