A Young Engineer and His First Big Project

In the city of Turkmenbashy, a young engineer named Yslam begins his first year at a construction company. He recently graduated from university and is excited to use his knowledge to help build new places for people. Every day, he wakes up early, drinks hot green tea, and reviews his plans before going to work.

When Yslam arrives at the construction site, the sun is still low in the sky. Workers are already moving around, carrying tools and preparing materials. The sound of hammers, machines, and voices fills the air. Yslam greets everyone politely and checks his notes.

His project is to help design a small community center for a nearby neighborhood. It will include a library, a classroom, and a meeting room. Even though it is not a very big project, it is very important to him because it is his first real responsibility.

Yslam begins his morning by measuring the land. He uses a ruler, a measuring tape, and his notebook. He double-checks everything to make sure the building will be safe and strong. While he works, an older engineer named Dovran aga watches him and says,

“Always check your work twice, oglum. A good engineer is careful.”

Yslam nods respectfully. He wants to learn as much as he can.

Later, he walks around the site to observe the workers. Some are mixing cement, others are setting bricks in a straight line. Yslam gives simple instructions and helps when needed. He feels proud when the workers listen to him and ask questions.

During lunch, Yslam sits with the team. They eat çörek, kebab, and drink cold ayran. They talk about past projects and share stories from different regions of Turkmenistan. Yslam enjoys listening to them because their experience teaches him valuable lessons.

In the afternoon, a problem appears. One of the walls is slightly uneven. Yslam feels worried, but he remembers Dovran aga’s advice. He checks the measurements again and explains calmly how to fix the issue. The workers follow his instructions, and soon the wall looks perfect.

As the sun sets, Yslam writes his daily report and takes one last look at the construction site. He smiles proudly.

“Every day brings new challenges,” he thinks, “but I am becoming a better engineer.”

He walks home tired but happy, ready for another day of learning and building.

Vocabulary – Hekaýadaky käbir sözler

English	Pronunciation	Türkmençe
engineer	/ˌɛnʤəˈnɪər/	inžener
construction	/kənˈstrʌkʃən/	gurluşyk
measurement	/ˈmɛʒərmənt/	ölçeg
tape	/teɪp/	lenta
brick	/brɪk/	kerpiç
cement	/sɪˈmɛnt/	sement
project	/ˈprɑːdʒɛkt/	taslama
safety	/ˈseɪfti/	howpsuzlyk
tool	/tuːl/	gurallar
material	/məˈtɪəriəl/	material
instruction	/ɪnˈstrʌkʃən/	görkezme
report	/rɪˈpɔːrt/	hasabat
community center	/kəˈmjuːnɪti sɛntər/	jemgyýetçilik merkezi
line	/laɪn/	setir / çyzyk
responsibility	/rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti/	jogapkärçilik
careful	/ˈkɛərfəl/	üns bermek
uneven	/ʌnˈiːvən/	ters / tertipsiz
fix	/fɪks/	düzetmek
design	/dɪˈzaɪn/	dizaýn
observe	/əbˈzɜːrv/	syn etmek