getmək
getmək في 30 ثانية
- The basic Azerbaijani verb for 'to go' or 'to leave'.
- Requires the dative case (-a/-ə) for the destination.
- The root 'get-' changes to 'ged-' before vowel suffixes.
- Used for physical travel, time passing, and matching colors.
The Azerbaijani verb getmək is one of the most fundamental pillars of the language, primarily serving as the equivalent to the English verb 'to go'. At its core, it describes physical displacement—moving from a current location toward a destination. However, its utility extends far beyond simple walking or traveling. It encompasses the passage of time, the progression of processes, and even the functioning of machinery. Understanding getmək is essential for any learner because it introduces the concept of 'voicing' in Azerbaijani grammar, where the terminal 't' in the root often transforms into a 'd' when followed by a vowel-starting suffix, such as in gedirəm (I am going).
- Physical Movement
- This is the primary use. Whether you are walking to the store, driving to another city, or flying to a different country, getmək is the go-to verb. It focuses on the departure and the journey toward a goal.
- Abstract Progression
- In Azerbaijani, time doesn't just 'pass'; it 'goes'. You will hear phrases like 'vaxt gedir' (time is going/passing), indicating the relentless forward motion of life.
Mən hər gün işə avtobusla gedirəm.
The verb is also used to describe the 'fit' or 'suitability' of items. For instance, if a tie matches a shirt, an Azerbaijani speaker might say they 'go' together. It also describes the state of being 'sold' or 'consumed'. In a marketplace, a fast-selling item is said to 'go' quickly. This polysemy makes it a versatile tool in both formal and colloquial registers.
Bu yol hara gedir?
- Functional State
- If a clock is working, it is 'going'. If a project is moving forward, it is 'going'. It implies active operation.
Culturally, getmək carries weight in social interactions. Leaving a gathering requires a specific etiquette, often preceded by the phrase 'Mən artıq gedim' (I should go now), which signals the end of a visit. It is deeply embedded in the Azerbaijani psyche of hospitality and movement.
Using getmək correctly involves mastering two specific grammatical hurdles: the dative case for the destination and the consonant mutation of the root. In Azerbaijani, the root is get-. When you add a suffix that starts with a vowel, like the present continuous suffix -ir, the 't' softens to a 'd'. Thus, 'I go' is gedirəm, not 'getirəm' (which actually means 'I bring').
Biz sabah rayona gedəcəyik.
- The Dative Case Connection
- Whenever you use getmək to indicate movement toward a place, the place name must take the dative suffix. For example: Bakı (Baku) becomes Bakıya (to Baku).
Another important aspect is the use of postpositions. If you are going 'with' someone, you use ilə or its shortened form -la/-lə. 'I am going with my friend' becomes Dostumla gedirəm. If you are going 'for' a purpose, you use üçün. 'I am going for bread' is Çörək üçün gedirəm.
Onlar artıq getdilər.
In complex sentences, getmək can be paired with other verbs using the -ib/-ub participial form. For example, Gedib gələrəm (I will go and come back), a common way to say you'll be right back. This shows how the verb functions as part of a sequence of actions.
If you step onto the streets of Baku, you will hear getmək everywhere. It is the rhythmic heartbeat of the city's movement. At bus stops, passengers frequently ask, 'Bu avtobus haraya gedir?' (Where is this bus going?). In the bustling metro, the announcements remind you of where the train is heading using variations of this verb.
Qatar İçərişəhər stansiyasına gedir.
In social settings, the word is used to manage the flow of conversation. If someone is telling a story and gets off track, a listener might say 'Hara gedirsən?' (Where are you going?) figuratively, meaning 'Get back to the point'. It's also used in the context of marriage; in traditional phrasing, a woman 'goes' to her husband's house (ərə getmək).
- In the Workplace
- Managers use it to ask about progress: 'İşlər necə gedir?' (How are things going?). This is the standard way to inquire about the status of any project or task.
Finally, the word is central to Azerbaijani hospitality rituals. When a guest leaves, the host often says 'Yaxşı yol!' (Good journey), but the guest might say 'Biz artıq gedək' (We should be going), a polite way to initiate the departure process which often takes another thirty minutes of conversation at the door!
The most common pitfall for English speakers learning getmək is the confusion between it and gəlmək (to come). While English sometimes uses 'go' and 'come' interchangeably in certain contexts (e.g., 'I'm coming to your party' vs 'I'm going to your party'), Azerbaijani is stricter. If you are moving toward the person you are speaking to, you must use gəlmək. If you are moving away or to a third location, use getmək.
- The T-D Mutation Error
- Beginners often say 'getirəm' for 'I am going'. This is a major mistake because getirəm is the present tense of gətirmək (to bring). You must say gedirəm.
Incorrect: Mən evə
getirəm.Correct: Mən evə gedirəm.
Another mistake involves the 'walking' vs 'going' distinction. English speakers often use 'go' when they specifically mean 'walk'. In Azerbaijani, if you want to emphasize that you are going on foot, you should use piyada getmək or yerimək. Simply saying getmək usually implies using a vehicle unless the context is very local.
Lastly, learners often struggle with the future tense. Azerbaijani has two: the definite future (gedəcək - will definitely go) and the indefinite future (gedər - might go/usually goes). Using gedər when you mean a specific plan for tomorrow can sound non-committal or vague.
While getmək is the universal verb for 'to go', Azerbaijani offers several more specific alternatives depending on the mode of transport or the nature of the movement. Choosing the right one can make your speech sound much more natural and sophisticated.
- Yola düşmək
- Literally 'to fall to the road', this means 'to set off' or 'to start a journey'. It is used when you are just beginning your trip.
- Uzaqlaşmaq
- To move away or distance oneself. Use this if the focus is on leaving a specific point behind rather than reaching a new one.
Biz saat beşdə yola düşürük.
For specific modes of travel, you might use uçmaq (to fly) or üzmək (to swim/sail). However, even in these cases, getmək can still be used as a general term (e.g., təyyarə ilə getmək - to go by plane). Another common alternative is yollanmaq, which is a slightly more formal or literary way of saying 'to head towards'.
In professional contexts, hərəkət etmək (to move/act) is often used for vehicles or abstract entities like 'capital' or 'troops'. Understanding these nuances allows you to transition from a basic learner to a fluent communicator.
How Formal Is It?
حقيقة ممتعة
The 't' to 'd' mutation seen in 'gedirəm' is a classic feature of Oghuz Turkic languages (like Azerbaijani and Turkish) that distinguishes them from Kipchak Turkic languages (like Kazakh).
دليل النطق
- Pronouncing the final 'k' like a hard 'k' in 'kite' (it should be softer).
- Forgetting to change 't' to 'd' when adding vowel suffixes (e.g., saying 'getirəm' instead of 'gedirəm').
- Pronouncing the 'e' as a long 'ee' sound.
- Misplacing the stress on the first syllable.
- Confusing the pronunciation with 'gətirmək' (to bring).
مستوى الصعوبة
The word is short and very common in all texts.
Learners must remember the t/d mutation in different tenses.
Requires correct dative case usage for destinations.
Can be confused with 'gətirmək' (to bring) or 'gəlmək' (to come) in fast speech.
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المتطلبات الأساسية
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Dative Case
Məktəb + -ə = Məktəbə (To school)
Consonant Mutation (t -> d)
Get + -ir = Gedir (He goes)
Definite Future Tense
Get + -əcək = Gedəcək (He will go)
Indefinite Future Tense
Get + -ər = Gedər (He might go)
Ablative for Leaving
Ev + -dən + getmək (To leave from home)
أمثلة حسب المستوى
Mən evə gedirəm.
I am going home.
Ev (home) + -ə (dative case).
Sən hara gedirsən?
Where are you going?
Hara (where) + -ya (dative case).
Biz məktəbə getdik.
We went to school.
Past tense 'getdik'.
O, işə gedir.
He/she is going to work.
İş (work) + -ə (dative).
Onlar kinoya gedirlər.
They are going to the cinema.
Kinoya = Kino + -ya.
Siz hara getdiniz?
Where did you (plural) go?
Past tense plural.
Mən dükana gedirəm.
I am going to the shop.
Dükan (shop) + -a (dative).
Ata işdən getdi.
Father left from work.
Uses 'işdən' (ablative) to show leaving.
Biz Bakıya qatarla gedirik.
We are going to Baku by train.
Qatar (train) + -la (with/by).
Sən sabah hara gedəcəksən?
Where will you go tomorrow?
Definite future tense.
O, piyada getmək istəyir.
He wants to go on foot.
Piyada (on foot) + infinitive.
Biz qonaq gedirik.
We are going as guests (visiting).
Fixed expression 'qonaq getmək'.
Avtobus şəhərə gedir.
The bus is going to the city.
Şəhər (city) + -ə.
Mən dünən parka getmişdim.
I had gone to the park yesterday.
Past perfect-like form.
Siz bizimlə gedirsiniz?
Are you coming/going with us?
Bizimlə (with us).
Uşaqlar bağçaya gedirlər.
The children are going to kindergarten.
Bağça (garden/kindergarten) + -ya.
İşlər necə gedir?
How are things going?
Figurative use for progress.
Mən bu axşam evdə qalmalıyam, gedə bilmərəm.
I must stay home tonight, I cannot go.
Modal 'bilmərəm' (cannot).
O, dostu ilə yola getmir.
He doesn't get along with his friend.
Idiom 'yola getmək'.
Vaxt çox tez gedir.
Time goes (passes) very fast.
Time as the subject.
Əgər yağış yağsa, biz getməyəcəyik.
If it rains, we will not go.
Conditional mood.
Bu rəng sənə çox gedir.
This color suits you a lot.
Meaning 'to suit'.
Onlar meşəyə gəzməyə getdilər.
They went to the forest for a walk.
Gəzməyə (to walk/for wandering).
Mən gedib gəlirəm.
I'll be right back (I go and come).
Serial verb construction.
Layihə plan üzrə gedir.
The project is going according to plan.
Abstract movement.
O, hər şeyin ardınca getməyə hazırdır.
He is ready to go after everything (pursue).
Ardınca getmək (to pursue).
Bu yol birbaşa dənizə gedib çıxır.
This road goes straight to the sea.
Compound verb 'gedib çıxmaq'.
Onun sözləri mənə çox ağır getdi.
His words were very hard for me to take.
Figurative: hard to digest/accept.
Biz gərək bu məsələnin üstünə gedək.
We must address (go over) this issue.
Üstünə getmək (to confront/address).
Suallar get-gedə çətinləşir.
The questions are getting harder and harder.
Reduplication 'get-gedə' (gradually).
O, həmişə öz yolu ilə gedir.
He always goes his own way.
Metaphorical path.
Bu qədər pul hara getdi?
Where did all this money go?
Inquiring about consumption/loss.
Zamanın necə getdiyini hiss etmədim.
I didn't feel how time passed.
Subordinate clause with participle.
O, xəyallarının ardınca getməyi seçdi.
He chose to follow (go after) his dreams.
Abstract infinitive use.
Bu hadisə tarixin yaddaşına gedib həkk olundu.
This event went and was engraved in the memory of history.
Literary compound expression.
Onun hərəkətləri mənim prinsiplərimə zidd gedir.
His actions go against my principles.
Zidd getmək (to conflict).
Sən gərək öz bildiyinlə gedəsən.
You should go with what you know (follow your intuition).
Subjunctive mood.
Bütün səylərimiz boşa getdi.
All our efforts went to waste.
Boşa getmək (to be in vain).
O, hər gün bir az daha uzağa gedir.
He goes a bit further every day (progressing/distancing).
Comparative 'daha uzağa'.
Müzakirələr çox gərgin gedirdi.
The discussions were going very tensely.
Describing the manner of a process.
Həyat öz axarı ilə gedir.
Life goes on in its own flow.
Philosophical idiom.
Onun yaradıcılığı tamamilə fərqli bir məcraya gedib çıxdı.
His creativity reached (went to) a completely different channel.
Highly formal metaphor.
Dövlətin siyasəti sülhə doğru gedir.
The state's policy is heading toward peace.
Political register.
Bu, mənim ağlıma da gəlib-getməzdi.
This wouldn't even have crossed (come-gone) my mind.
Compound idiomatic verb.
İnsan ömrü bir göz qırpımında gedib çatır sona.
Human life reaches its end in the blink of an eye.
Poetic word order.
Onun hər bir kəlməsi hədəfə gedib dəyir.
Every word of his goes and hits the target.
Metaphorical precision.
Bu düşüncələr məni çox uzaqlara aparıb getdi.
These thoughts carried me far away.
Causative-associative use.
Hər şey öz qaydasında gedir.
Everything is going in its proper order.
Formal idiom for stability.
تلازمات شائعة
العبارات الشائعة
— Where are you going? Used both physically and figuratively.
Hara gedirsən belə tələsik?
— How are things going? Standard greeting for projects or life.
Salam, işlər necə gedir?
— It seems to me that... (Uses gəlmək, but often confused with getmək).
Mənə elə gəlir ki, o getməyəcək.
يُخلط عادةً مع
Means 'to come'. Getmək is away from the speaker, gəlmək is toward.
Means 'to bring'. Often confused because of the 't' sound.
Means 'to take/pick up'.
تعبيرات اصطلاحية
— To get along with someone harmoniously.
Biz qonşularla çox yaxşı yola gedirik.
colloquial— To be very eager for something or to lose something valuable.
O, bu maşın üçün əldən gedir.
informal— To love someone/something to death or to be exhausted.
Onun uşaqları üçün canı gedir.
informalسهل الخلط
Similar sound and root.
Getmək is intransitive (to go), gətirmək is transitive (to bring something).
Mən gedirəm (I go) vs Mən kitabı gətirirəm (I bring the book).
Both involve moving feet.
Yerimək is the physical act of walking; getmək is the act of going to a destination.
Mən parkda yeriyirəm (I walk in the park) vs Mən parka gedirəm (I go to the park).
Both mean going.
Yollanmaq is more formal and implies heading toward a specific goal.
O, cəbhəyə yollandı.
Used for time.
Ötüşmək implies passing by or competing; getmək is general passage.
İllər ötüşdü.
Used for time and movement.
Keçmək means to pass through; getmək is to go toward.
Küçəni keçmək (To cross the street).
أنماط الجُمل
[Subject] [Place]-a/ə gedir.
Mən işə gedirəm.
[Subject] [Transport]-la gedir.
O, qatarla gedir.
[Subject] [Verb]-mağa gedir.
Biz üzməyə gedirik.
İşlər [Adverb] gedir.
İşlər pis gedir.
[Abstract Noun] [Place]-a gedib çıxır.
Bu yol uğura gedib çıxır.
[Subject] [Idiom] gedir.
Hər şey öz axarı ilə gedir.
Hara gedirsən?
Salam, hara gedirsən?
[Time] hara getdin?
Dünən hara getdin?
عائلة الكلمة
الأسماء
الأفعال
الصفات
مرتبط
كيفية الاستخدام
Extremely high; among the top 10 most used verbs.
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Mən Bakı gedirəm.
→
Mən Bakıya gedirəm.
Missing dative case suffix on the destination.
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Mən dükana getirəm.
→
Mən dükana gedirəm.
Using 't' instead of 'd' in the present tense, which changes the meaning to 'bring'.
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O, evə gəldi (when they mean went).
→
O, evə getdi.
Confusing 'come' and 'go'. Use 'getdi' if they moved away.
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Vaxt keçmir (when they mean 'time is going').
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Vaxt getmir.
While 'keçmir' is okay, 'getmir' is more common for describing the flow of time.
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Mən piyada gedəcəyəm (without context).
→
Mən piyada gedəcəyəm.
Usually fine, but ensure you aren't using it for just a few steps where 'yerimək' is better.
نصائح
Master the Mutation
Practice the t/d shift daily. Say 'get', then 'gedirəm', 'gedəcək', 'gedək'. It becomes intuitive with time.
Destination Suffixes
Always look for -a, -ə, -ya, or -yə on the word before 'getmək'. It's the 'to' in 'going to'.
Time is Going
Remember that time 'goes' in Azerbaijani. 'Vaxt gedir' is a very common phrase.
Leaving Politely
When leaving a house, say 'Biz artıq gedək' (Let us go now) to start the goodbye ritual.
Soft K
The 'k' at the end of 'getmək' is almost like a 'y' sound in some dialects. Keep it soft.
Suits You
If you want to compliment someone's clothes, say 'Bu sizə çox gedir'.
Go vs Come
If you are moving toward the person you are talking to, use 'gəlmək', not 'getmək'.
The 'Get' Link
Link 'getmək' with 'get moving'. It's a simple and effective mnemonic.
Serial Verbs
Learn 'gedib gəlmək'. It's a very common way to describe a round trip or commuting.
Metro Announcements
Listen for 'getmək' in the Baku metro. It's the best real-world practice.
احفظها
وسيلة تذكّر
Imagine you 'GET' up to 'GETmək' (go) to the store. The 't' turns into a 'd' because you are 'D'riving there (geDirəm).
ربط بصري
Visualize a green 'GO' sign with the word 'GET' written on it. As you move past it, the 'T' softens into a 'D'.
Word Web
تحدٍّ
Try to use 'getmək' in three different tenses today: once for where you are going, once for where you went, and once for where you will go.
أصل الكلمة
Derived from the Proto-Turkic root *kēt- meaning 'to go' or 'to depart'. It is a core verb found across almost all Turkic languages.
المعنى الأصلي: To move away from a place or to depart.
Turkic -> Oghuz -> Azerbaijani.السياق الثقافي
Be careful with 'ərə getmək' (for women) vs 'evlənmək' (general or for men). Using the wrong one can sound outdated or incorrect.
English speakers often confuse 'go' and 'come'. In Azerbaijani, 'getmək' is strictly away from the speaker.
تدرّب في الحياة الواقعية
سياقات واقعية
Travel
- Bakıya getmək
- Təyyarə ilə getmək
- Bilet almağa getmək
- Yola düşmək
Work
- İşə getmək
- İclas necə gedir?
- Məzuniyyətə getmək
- Ezamiyyətə getmək
Social
- Qonaq getmək
- Kinoya getmək
- Gəzməyə getmək
- Toyuna getmək
Time
- Vaxt gedir
- İllər getdi
- Günlər necə gedir?
- Gecə getdi
Shopping
- Dükana getmək
- Bazar getmək
- Bu rəng mənə gedir?
- Qiymətlər aşağı gedir
بدايات محادثة
"Bu həftə sonu hara gedirsən?"
"İşlərin necə gedir? Hər şey qaydasındadır?"
"Sən adətən işə necə gedirsən? Avtobusla, yoxsa metro ilə?"
"Heç xaricə getmək istəyirsən?"
"Dünən axşam hara getmişdiniz?"
مواضيع للكتابة اليومية
Bu gün getdiyin yerlər haqqında yaz.
Gələcəkdə hansı ölkəyə getmək istəyirsən və niyə?
İşlərin necə getdiyini təsvir et.
Uşaqlıqda ən çox hara getməyi xoşlayırdın?
Bir günün necə keçdiyini (vaxtın necə getdiyini) yaz.
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةMostly, yes. However, it also means to suit (clothing), to pass (time), or to work (machinery). For example, 'Bu saat gedir' means 'This clock is working'.
'Gedirəm' is the present continuous (I am going), while 'gedəcəyəm' is the definite future (I will go).
This is a rule in Azerbaijani phonology called 'consonant voicing'. When a root ends in 't' and a suffix starts with a vowel, the 't' becomes 'd'.
You say 'Mən getdim'. Notice the 't' does not change here because the suffix '-dim' starts with a consonant.
Yes, but if you want to be specific about walking, say 'piyada getmək'.
Mən Bakıya gedirəm. 'Bakı' needs the dative suffix '-ya'.
It's an idiom meaning 'to get along' with someone. 'Biz yola gedirik' means 'We get along'.
Euphemistically, yes, often as 'bu dünyadan getmək' (to go from this world).
The most common opposite is 'gəlmək' (to come).
No, you must say 'Mən evə getdim'. You need the destination suffix.
اختبر نفسك 180 أسئلة
Write 'I am going to school' in Azerbaijani.
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Write 'Where did you go yesterday?' in Azerbaijani.
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Write 'We will go to Baku by train' in Azerbaijani.
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Write 'How is work going?' in Azerbaijani.
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Translate: 'They don't get along with each other.'
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Translate: 'Time passes very quickly.'
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Translate: 'This dress suits you well.'
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Write 'The children went to the park on foot' in Azerbaijani.
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Translate: 'If it rains, I won't go.'
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Write 'Where does this road lead?' in Azerbaijani.
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Translate: 'I will be right back.' (using go and come)
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Write 'They set off at five o'clock' in Azerbaijani.
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Translate: 'All our efforts were in vain.'
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Write 'I want to go to Azerbaijan next year' in Azerbaijani.
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Translate: 'He always follows his own path.'
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Write 'The train is going to the station' in Azerbaijani.
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Translate: 'I didn't notice how time passed.'
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Identify the destination in: 'Mən sabah Gəncəyə gedirəm.'
Is the person going or coming? 'Mən evə gedirəm.'
What tense is used? 'Biz getdik.'
What mode of transport is mentioned? 'Taksi ilə gedirəm.'
What is the speaker inquiring about? 'İşlər necə gedir?'
Is the movement physical or abstract? 'Vaxt çox tez gedir.'
Did they go or not? 'Yağış yağdı, getmədik.'
Where are they going? 'Biz kinoya gedirik.'
What is the tone of 'Gedək!'?
Identify the idiom: 'Onlar bir-biri ilə yola getmirlər.'
Is it a plan or a past action? 'Mən sabah gedəcəyəm.'
What is being described? 'Bu rəng sənə gedir.'
Is the person alone? 'Biz dostumla gedirik.'
What is the destination? 'Avtobus mərkəzə gedir.'
Is the speaker leaving? 'Mən artıq getdim.'
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Summary
The verb 'getmək' is essential for describing any movement away from the speaker. Remember the 't' to 'd' shift: 'get' (root) + 'ir' (present) = 'gedir' (he/she goes). Example: 'Mən dənizə gedirəm' (I am going to the sea).
- The basic Azerbaijani verb for 'to go' or 'to leave'.
- Requires the dative case (-a/-ə) for the destination.
- The root 'get-' changes to 'ged-' before vowel suffixes.
- Used for physical travel, time passing, and matching colors.
Master the Mutation
Practice the t/d shift daily. Say 'get', then 'gedirəm', 'gedəcək', 'gedək'. It becomes intuitive with time.
Destination Suffixes
Always look for -a, -ə, -ya, or -yə on the word before 'getmək'. It's the 'to' in 'going to'.
Time is Going
Remember that time 'goes' in Azerbaijani. 'Vaxt gedir' is a very common phrase.
Leaving Politely
When leaving a house, say 'Biz artıq gedək' (Let us go now) to start the goodbye ritual.
محتوى ذو صلة
عبارات ذات صلة
مزيد من كلمات travel
avtobus
A1Bus; a large motor vehicle for passengers
bilet
A1كلمة 'bilet' تعني تذكرة للسفر أو الدخول.
dayanmaq
A1To stop or to wait
gəlmək
A1يأتي أو يصل إلى مكان. 'الضيف يأتي' (Qonaq gəlir).
gəzmək
A1To walk or to wander
hara
A1أين؛ أي مكان.
küçə
A1Street; a public road in a city
maşın
A1Car or machine
otel
A1Hotel
pasport
A1Passport