Language/North-azerbaijani/Vocabulary/Hobbies
Hobbies
In this lesson, you will learn how to talk about different hobbies in North Azerbaijani. Hobbies are a great way to explore your interests and relax after a long day. You will learn some of the most common hobbies in North Azerbaijani, including sports, music, and art.
Sports
North Azerbaijani people are very active and love to participate in various sports. Here are some important sports-related words and phrases:
| North Azerbaijani | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| idman | [id-man] | sports |
| futbol | [foot-bol] | football/soccer |
| basketbol | [ba-sket-bol] | basketball |
| voleybol | [vo-ley-bol] | volleyball |
| xicking | [chi-king] | tennis |
| yuzme | [yuz-me] | swimming |
If you want to participate in one of these sports, you can say:
- Men futbol oynamaq istəyirəm. (I want to play football.)
- Mən yuzmək istəyirəm. (I want to swim.)
- Men basketbol oynamaq istəyirəm. (I want to play basketball.)
Music
Azerbaijani music is very diverse and has a long history. Here are some common musical terms to help you discuss your musical interests and preferences.
| North Azerbaijani | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| musiqi | [mu-si-qi] | music |
| klarnet | [klar-net] | clarinet |
| piano | [pi-ya-no] | piano |
| gitar | [gi-tar] | guitar |
| kemancha | [ke-man-cha] | kamancheh |
| ud | [ud] | ud (stringed instrument) |
| saaz | [saz] | saz (stringed instrument) |
Here are some useful phrases to talk about music in North Azerbaijani:
- Mən musiqi dinləməyə çox sevirəm. (I really like to listen to music.)
- Mən yaxşı bir pianistəyə baxmaq istəyirəm. (I want to watch a good pianist.)
- Mən kemancha ifa edənləri çox sevirəm. (I really like kamancheh players.)
Art
North Azerbaijani has a long and rich history of art. Here are some useful words and phrases to help you talk about art.
| Azərbaicancadadlığ | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| sanat | [sa-nat] | art |
| rəsmlər | [res-mler] | paintings |
| heykəllər | [hey-kel-ler] | sculptures |
| müqayisə | [mu-qa-ye-se] | comparison |
| ilham | [il-ham] | inspiration |
Here are some phrases to help you talk about different kinds of art:
- Mən rəsmləri çox bəyənirəm. (I really like paintings.)
- Mən kimyəvi heykəlləri sevmirəm. (I don't like chemical sculptures.)
- Mən müqayisə aparacağım. (I will make a comparison.)
Conclusion
In this lesson, you learned some of the most common words and phrases related to hobbies in North Azerbaijani. Whether you enjoy sports, music, art, or something else entirely, it's important to be able to talk about your interests with others.