Bedeutung
A well of great depth
Kultureller Hintergrund
In villages, wells are often communal. Describing one as 'dərin' is a practical safety notice for the community. The 'well' is a symbol of the subconscious and the past. Many poets use it to describe the depth of their sorrow or love. The story of Prophet Yusif (Joseph) being thrown into a well is widely known and colors the perception of 'quyu' as a place of betrayal. In the city, 'dərin quyu' is often used for 'rabbit holes' on the internet or complex bureaucratic processes.
Use for Mystery
If you want to sound poetic, use this to describe someone's eyes or a dark night.
Safety First
In Azerbaijan, if someone says 'dərin quyu' while you are walking, STOP immediately. It's likely a literal warning.
Bedeutung
A well of great depth
Use for Mystery
If you want to sound poetic, use this to describe someone's eyes or a dark night.
Safety First
In Azerbaijan, if someone says 'dərin quyu' while you are walking, STOP immediately. It's likely a literal warning.
Proverb Power
Memorize 'Başqasına quyu qazan özü düşər'. It makes you sound very fluent and wise.
Discretion
Being called a 'dərin quyu' isn't always bad; it can mean you are a good secret-keeper.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase.
Ehtiyatlı ol, bu bağda ______ ______ var.
In a garden (bağ), you would find a well (quyu), and the warning 'ehtiyatlı ol' suggests it is deep (dərin).
Which sentence uses the phrase metaphorically to describe a person?
Select the correct sentence:
Comparing a person to a well ('kimidir') who doesn't talk ('danışmır') is a metaphorical use.
Match the Azerbaijani phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are the most common variations of the word 'quyu'.
Complete the dialogue with the most appropriate response.
A: Bu yeni layihə necədir? B: Məncə, ora girməyək, çünki...
In the context of a project you shouldn't enter, 'dərin quyu' implies a trap or a complex problem.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Where to find a Quyu
Places
- • Village
- • Desert
- • Farm
- • Folk tales
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenEhtiyatlı ol, bu bağda ______ ______ var.
In a garden (bağ), you would find a well (quyu), and the warning 'ehtiyatlı ol' suggests it is deep (dərin).
Select the correct sentence:
Comparing a person to a well ('kimidir') who doesn't talk ('danışmır') is a metaphorical use.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
These are the most common variations of the word 'quyu'.
A: Bu yeni layihə necədir? B: Məncə, ora girməyək, çünki...
In the context of a project you shouldn't enter, 'dərin quyu' implies a trap or a complex problem.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNot necessarily. It can mean someone is mysterious or profound, but it can also imply they are untrustworthy.
No, for a pool you would just say 'dərin hovuz'. 'Quyu' is specifically for a well.
A 'dayaz quyu' (shallow well), though this is rarely used metaphorically.
Mən dərin quyuya düşdüm.
Yes, to describe a project that is a 'money pit' or very risky.
Yes, if the book is very complex and hard to finish.
Yes, 'dərin quyular'.
It is often associated with the story of Prophet Joseph (Yusif).
No, for that use 'dərin yuxu'.
Sometimes it refers to a 'trap' in street slang.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Dibsiz quyu
specialized formBottomless pit
Quyu qazmaq
builds onTo dig a well (plot against someone)
Dərin dəniz
similarDeep sea
Çıxılmaz vəziyyət
synonymDead end / Inescapable situation
Sirr küpü
similarJar of secrets
