Language/South-azerbaijani/Grammar/Questions
Hi South Azerbaijani learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about the grammar of asking questions in South Azerbaijani. Asking questions is an important aspect of any language and it is necessary to learn the correct grammar to use. We will also explore some cultural information related to how questions are asked in South Azerbaijani. So, let's get started!
Take some time to dive into these other pages after completing this lesson: Give your Opinion, How to Use Be & Adjectives.
Basic Structure of Questions[edit | edit source]
In South Azerbaijani, there are different ways to ask questions, depending on the situation or the context in which they are being asked. In general, the basic structure of a question is formed by adding a question word at the beginning of a sentence, followed by the verb and then the subject. Here are some common question words in South Azerbaijani:
| South Azerbaijani | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Kim? | kim | Who? |
| Nə? | nə | What? |
| Necə? | nece | How? |
| Niyə? | niye | Why? |
For example:
- Sən kimisən? (Who are you?)
- Bu nədir? (What is this?)
- Necədir? (How is it?)
- Niyə gəlmirsən? (Why aren't you coming?)
Note: In informal situations or among friends, it is common to use the auxiliary verb "mi" (pronounced like "me" in English) instead of adding a question word. For example:
- Yoxdum - I didn't see it.
- Yoxdumi? - Did you see it?
In this case, the word "mi" is added at the end of the sentence to indicate a question.
Question Tags[edit | edit source]
Question tags are also commonly used in South Azerbaijani to confirm information or to ask for agreement or disagreement. The structure of a question tag is formed by adding a statement and then a question word or particle at the end.
For example:
- Siz gəlməmisiniz, doğru deyilmi? - You haven't come, right?
- Kitab oxumussan, doğru? - You have read the book, haven't you?
- Sən də gəlmirdin, yoxsa? - You weren't coming too, were you?
Indirect Questions[edit | edit source]
Indirect questions are questions that are asked in a more polite or indirect way, usually to avoid being too direct or to show respect to the person being addressed. Indirect questions are usually formed by using sentence structures such as "Sən deyirsin ki" (You say that) or "Mən bilmirəm ki" (I don't know whether).
For example:
- Sən deyirsin ki, sən hara getmək istəyirsin? (You say that you want to go where?)
- Mən bilmirəm ki, bu nədir? (I don't know what this is?)
Cultural Information[edit | edit source]
In South Azerbaijani, questions are not always direct and can be framed in a more indirect or polite way, especially when addressing people of higher rank or older people. It is important to show respect to elders and people of authority, and the way questions are asked reflects this cultural value.
Another interesting aspect of questions in South Azerbaijani is the use of proverbs and sayings, which are often used to ask questions in a more indirect or metaphoric way. For example, the proverb "Sadə dil, sadə baş" (simple language, simple mind) is often used to ask someone to speak more plainly or to explain something in simpler terms.
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: Siz hansı ölkədə yaşayırsınız? (In which country do you live?)
- Person 2: Mən Türkiyədə yaşayıram. (I live in Turkey.)
- Person 1: Niyə Türkiyəyə gəlmisiniz? (Why did you come to Turkey?)
- Person 2: Tatil üçün gəlmisəm. (I came for vacation.)
Sources[edit | edit source]
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