المعنى
Keeping someone occupied.
خلفية ثقافية
Hospitality is paramount. If a host is busy, they will always find a way to 'baş qatmaq' for the guest so they never feel neglected. Grandparents play a huge role in 'baş qatmaq' for grandchildren, using oral traditions and folk games. In Azerbaijani business, small talk and tea are standard tools to 'baş qatmaq' when waiting for a meeting to start. Modern Azerbaijanis use the phrase frequently to describe their 'doomscrolling' or time spent on TikTok/Instagram.
Use with Possessives
Always remember to change 'baş' to match the person. My head = başımı, Your head = başını.
Not for Serious Work
Don't use this for studying or hard work. It sounds like you are just playing around.
المعنى
Keeping someone occupied.
Use with Possessives
Always remember to change 'baş' to match the person. My head = başımı, Your head = başını.
Not for Serious Work
Don't use this for studying or hard work. It sounds like you are just playing around.
Hospitality Tool
Use this when hosting guests to show you care about their comfort while you are busy.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'baş' and 'qatmaq'.
Sən onun ____ ____, mən hədiyyəni gətirim.
You need the second person imperative 'qat' and the third person possessive 'başını'.
Which sentence means 'I am keeping myself busy with a book'?
Choose the correct sentence:
'Başımı qatıram' is the reflexive form meaning 'I am keeping myself busy'.
Match the situation to the correct use of the phrase.
Situation: You are waiting for a late friend at a cafe.
Since you are alone and waiting, you are distracting yourself.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Uşaq çox darıxır. B: Eybi yox, ____.
'Gəl oyunla başını qataq' means 'Let's keep him busy with a game'.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Baş Qatmaq vs Baş Ağrıtmaq
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينSən onun ____ ____, mən hədiyyəni gətirim.
You need the second person imperative 'qat' and the third person possessive 'başını'.
Choose the correct sentence:
'Başımı qatıram' is the reflexive form meaning 'I am keeping myself busy'.
Situation: You are waiting for a late friend at a cafe.
Since you are alone and waiting, you are distracting yourself.
A: Uşaq çox darıxır. B: Eybi yox, ____.
'Gəl oyunla başını qataq' means 'Let's keep him busy with a game'.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةNo, it's generally neutral or positive. It means you are being helpful by keeping someone entertained.
Yes! 'Başımı qatıram' means 'I am keeping myself busy'.
'Vaxt öldürmək' is specifically about time. 'Baş qatmaq' is about attention and focus.
It's a bit informal. Better to say 'vaxtımı səmərəli keçirirəm' (I spend my time productively).
No, you can 'baş qatmaq' with toys, books, games, or even chores.
Mənim başımı qatma.
Yes, 'kafa dağıtmaq' is a similar Turkish idiom, but 'baş qatmak' is more common in Azerbaijan.
Yes, you can 'başını qatmaq' for a dog with a bone.
The object (baş) takes the accusative case.
No, it's a standard idiom used by all ages.
عبارات ذات صلة
Başını qarışdırmaq
similarTo confuse someone
Vaxt öldürmək
synonymTo kill time
Diqqəti yayındırmaq
specialized formTo divert attention
Baş ağrıtmaq
contrastTo annoy someone
Öz başını saxlamaq
builds onTo look after oneself
