Bedeutung
A male youth
Kultureller Hintergrund
The term 'oğlan' is central to the 'Oğlan evi' (Groom's side) tradition in weddings. Even if the groom is 30, he is still the 'oğlan' in this context. In Baku, 'gənc' is often used in the names of cafes or youth centers to sound modern and progressive. In villages, a 'gənc oğlan' is often expected to perform manual labor as a sign of his strength and contribution to the family. Classical poems often use 'gənc' to describe the 'ideal hero' who is both physically strong and spiritually pure.
Use 'Cavan' for friends
If you are talking to a friend about another friend, 'cavan oğlan' sounds much more natural than 'gənc'.
Don't say 'Gənc kişi' to a teen
Calling a 15-year-old 'kişi' (man) might make them feel awkward or like you are making fun of them. Stick to 'oğlan'.
Bedeutung
A male youth
Use 'Cavan' for friends
If you are talking to a friend about another friend, 'cavan oğlan' sounds much more natural than 'gənc'.
Don't say 'Gənc kişi' to a teen
Calling a 15-year-old 'kişi' (man) might make them feel awkward or like you are making fun of them. Stick to 'oğlan'.
Complimenting
Calling a young man 'qoçaq gənc oğlan' (brave/hardworking young man) is a very high compliment in Azerbaijan.
Plurality
Remember: Gənc oğlanlar (Correct), Gənclər oğlanlar (Incorrect).
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct word for 'young'.
O, çox ____ bir oğlandır.
'Gənc' means young, which fits the context of describing a young man.
Which phrase means 'The young men'?
Choose the plural form:
In Azerbaijani, the plural suffix '-lar' is added to the noun.
Match the Azerbaijani phrase to its English translation.
Match the following:
Direct translation matching.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Bu kimdir? B: Bu mənim qardaşımdır, o ____.
Since the subject is 'qardaşım' (my brother), the description must be male and young.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Formal vs Informal
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenO, çox ____ bir oğlandır.
'Gənc' means young, which fits the context of describing a young man.
Choose the plural form:
In Azerbaijani, the plural suffix '-lar' is added to the noun.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
Direct translation matching.
A: Bu kimdir? B: Bu mənim qardaşımdır, o ____.
Since the subject is 'qardaşım' (my brother), the description must be male and young.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenTypically 15 to 30 years old. Before 15, they are 'uşaq' (child) or 'yeniyetmə' (teen). After 30, they are usually just 'kişi' (man).
Yes, you can say 'gənc qız' for a young woman.
Yes, 'gənclər' means 'the youth' or 'young people'.
No, it is actually quite polite, though 'bəy' or 'ofisiant' is also common.
'Gənc' is formal/literary; 'cavan' is informal/spoken.
In this phrase, it means 'young man'. On its own, it can mean 'boy', 'son', or 'boyfriend' depending on context.
O, çox gənc bir oğlandır.
Yes, 'qaqaş' is a very common (though sometimes frowned upon) slang for a young man/brother.
It's better to use 'gənc mütəxəssis' (young specialist) in a professional email.
No, in Azerbaijani, the adjective always precedes the noun.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Gənc qız
similarYoung girl / Young woman
Cavan oğlan
synonymYoung man
Yeniyetmə
specialized formAdolescent
Gənc nəsil
builds onYoung generation
