Language/North-azerbaijani/Vocabulary/Idiomatic-Expressions
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In this lesson, we will focus on some common idiomatic expressions in North Azerbaijani that will help you better understand the language and the culture of Azerbaijan. You will learn how to use these expressions in different contexts and situations along with some cultural insights and interesting facts. So, let's get started!
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Idioms[edit | edit source]
An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning separate from its literal meaning. Idioms are a common feature of many languages, including North Azerbaijani. Learning idiomatic expressions is essential for understanding the language and the people who speak it.
Here are some common idiomatic expressions in North Azerbaijani along with their meanings and examples:
| North Azerbaijani | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Gözü tutuldu. | gözü tutuldu. | One's eyes are blinded. |
| Ellərdən düşmək | elek1 yerdən düshmək | to fall from someone's hands/lose good fortune. |
| Xallara bildirmək | xallarä bilmək | To tell to many people about sth private; to let the cat out of the bag. |
| Başı dumanlı olmaq. | başı dumanlı o̞lmaq. | to be confused, unsure. |
| Yaşın həkk etmək | yaşı hä̈kk̄_etmək | to lose one's mind due to a stressful event. |
Examples[edit | edit source]
Let's see some examples of how to use these idiomatic expressions in dialogues:
- Person 1: Əgər qəfil gələrsə, mən Çinə getməli ola bilərəm. (If he suddenly comes, I may have to go to China.)
- Person 2: Xallara bildirmək eləmi! (Don’t let the cat out of the bag!)
Here, Person 1 has shared a private plan, and Person 2 warns against telling anyone.
- Person 1: Həyətdən keçərkən ayağım çəkiləndə, ellərdən düşməyə başladım. (When I stepped on the yard, I started to lose my luck.)
- Person 2: Bu düşməklərdən qurtulmaq məsələsidir. (It is a matter of getting rid of these falls!)
Here, Person 1 expresses his/her bad luck, and Person 2 points out the importance of getting rid of it.
Proverbs[edit | edit source]
Proverbs are wise sayings that offer practical advice or observations about life. Proverbs are an essential aspect of cultural heritage and provide insight into a society's moral values and worldview.
Here are some common proverbs in North Azerbaijani along with their meanings and examples:
| North Azerbaijani | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Dərdi olan dərmanı bilər. | dərdi olan dərmanı bilǟr. | One who has pain knows the remedy. |
| Ağıla düşməyən çox zərər çəkir. | ağıla dǖshmäyən çox zǟrär çǟk̄ir. | One who does not think is very hurtful. |
| Məhəbbəti üçün özləsini öldürən, sevgisinin qiyaməti ilə qarşılaşar. | məhäbbəti üçün özləsini öldürän, sevgisinin qiyamäti ilə qarşılaşar. | One who kills themselves for love, faces the resurrection of their love. |
| Dostunu çox bilək ki, kaynana gələrək bilsin? | döstunü çox biläk̄ kəȳnana gelərǟk̄ bil̄sin? | Let's appreciate our friends so that they can recognize/remember us when the mother-in-law comes. |
Examples[edit | edit source]
Let's see some examples of how to use these proverbs in dialogues:
- Person 1: Mənim sənə yaxınlaşma cəhdlərimi bəlkə seziyirsənmi? (Do you sense my attempts to approach you?)
- Person 2: Dərdi olan dərmanı bilər. (One who has pain knows the remedy.)
Here, Person 2 recognizes Person 1's feelings and acknowledges that it takes a lot of courage to approach someone you like.
- Person 1: Nə üçün belə mənə qarşı davranırsan? (Why are you treating me like this?)
- Person 2: Ağıla düşməyən çox zərər çəkir. (One who does not think is very hurtful.)
Here, Person 2 points out that Person 1's actions are not well thought out, which is causing harm to their relationship.
Cultural Insights[edit | edit source]
North Azerbaijani idiomatic expressions and proverbs offer insight into Azerbaijani history, culture, and way of life.
For example, the proverb "Dostunu çox bilək ki, kaynana gələrək bilsin?" encourages people to value their friends and maintain strong relationships. This proverb reflects the importance of friendship in Azerbaijan's culture, where social connections and relationships are highly valued.
Another excellent example of the cultural significance of North Azerbaijani idiomatic expressions is the phrase "Xallara bildirmək." This phrase cautions people from sharing private information with others, stressing the importance of privacy in Azerbaijani culture.
By learning North Azerbaijani idiomatic expressions and proverbs, you will gain a better understanding of the language and a deeper appreciation of Azerbaijani culture and its values.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
In this lesson, we explored common idiomatic expressions and proverbs in North Azerbaijani. We learned how to use them in different contexts and situations and saw examples of dialogues that illustrate their usage. We also gained cultural insights into Azerbaijani heritage, customs, and beliefs.
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