Bedeutung
Asking someone to approach.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Azerbaijani culture, beckoning someone with the palm facing up is common, but using 'Bura gəl' with a palm-down waving motion is also frequent and not necessarily rude among friends. In Baku, you might hear 'Gəl bura' (inverted) which sounds slightly more aggressive or assertive, often used in arguments or by 'qardaşlar' (street-tough guys). In villages, hospitality is so high that a host might say 'Bura gəl' to a guest to insist they sit in the 'baş tərəf' (the head of the table/place of honor). Grandparents will almost always use 'Bura gəl' with grandchildren, often followed by 'quzu kəsərəm sənə' (a term of endearment).
The Finger Point
Avoid pointing your index finger directly at an elder while saying this; it's considered aggressive. Use an open palm instead.
Softening the Command
Add 'də' at the end ('Bura gəl də') to sound more like you are pleading or being friendly rather than bossy.
Bedeutung
Asking someone to approach.
The Finger Point
Avoid pointing your index finger directly at an elder while saying this; it's considered aggressive. Use an open palm instead.
Softening the Command
Add 'də' at the end ('Bura gəl də') to sound more like you are pleading or being friendly rather than bossy.
The 'Gel-Gel' Gesture
Azerbaijanis often repeat the word 'gəl-gəl' while waving their hand to show excitement or welcome.
Teste dich selbst
You are calling your younger brother. Which one is correct?
Hey, ______!
Since it's your younger brother (informal/singular), 'Bura gəl' is the right choice.
Fill in the missing word to make it polite.
Zəhmət olmasa, bura ______.
The phrase 'Zəhmət olmasa' usually pairs with the polite/plural form 'gəlin'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You want your friend to sit next to you on the bench.
'Yanıma gəl' means 'Come to my side,' which is perfect for sitting together.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Haradasan? B: Mən mətbəxdəyəm. ______!
The speaker is in the kitchen and wants the other person to join them.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenHey, ______!
Since it's your younger brother (informal/singular), 'Bura gəl' is the right choice.
Zəhmət olmasa, bura ______.
The phrase 'Zəhmət olmasa' usually pairs with the polite/plural form 'gəlin'.
Situation: You want your friend to sit next to you on the bench.
'Yanıma gəl' means 'Come to my side,' which is perfect for sitting together.
A: Haradasan? B: Mən mətbəxdəyəm. ______!
The speaker is in the kitchen and wants the other person to join them.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenIt depends on who you are talking to. With friends, it's normal. With elders, it's very rude.
'Buraya' is formal/written; 'Bura' is the standard spoken form.
Yes, it is the most common command for pets.
Use 'Bura gəlin, zəhmət olmasa' or 'Mümkünsə, bura gələrdiniz'.
It is the root of 'to come,' but it can also be used as a filler word like 'Come on!' (Gəl görək).
In 'Bura gəl', the 'ya' is omitted. In 'Buraya bax', it is often kept in formal writing.
You must say 'Bura gəlin'.
Yes, 'Gəl bura' with a sharp tone is often used in street slang.
No, it's too informal. Use 'Görüşməyimizi xahiş edirəm' or similar.
Repeating it makes it more inviting and less like a command.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Yaxın gəl
similarCome closer
İçəri gəl
specialized formCome inside
Geri gəl
contrastCome back
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