Bedeutung
Telling someone to stay nearby.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Azerbaijanis are very protective of guests. If you are a foreigner, don't be surprised if your host says 'Uzağa getmə' frequently; it's a sign of hospitality and care, not a restriction of your freedom. In the crowded 'İçərişəhər' (Old City), this phrase is used to keep groups together amidst the narrow, winding alleys where it is very easy to lose someone. In mountain villages like Xınalıq, 'Uzağa getmə' is a serious safety warning regarding terrain and wildlife. Grandparents often use this phrase as an expression of affection, wanting their grandchildren to stay within 'hugging distance'.
Add 'ha' for emphasis
Say 'Uzağa getmə ha!' to make it sound more like a friendly warning or a reminder.
Don't forget the 'a'
Saying 'Uzaq getmə' is a common beginner mistake. Always include the '-a' suffix.
Bedeutung
Telling someone to stay nearby.
Add 'ha' for emphasis
Say 'Uzağa getmə ha!' to make it sound more like a friendly warning or a reminder.
Don't forget the 'a'
Saying 'Uzaq getmə' is a common beginner mistake. Always include the '-a' suffix.
Use for focus
If a friend is rambling in a story, say 'Uzağa getmə' to get them back to the point.
Hospitality
If an Azerbaijani says this to you, they are likely looking out for your safety.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing suffix for the word 'Uzaq'.
Uzaq__ getmə, mən indi gəlirəm.
The dative case '-a' is needed to show direction with the verb 'getmə'.
Which of these is the polite/formal version?
How do you tell a group of tourists not to go far?
The suffix '-yin' makes the imperative plural or formal.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Mən marketə gedirəm. B: Yaxşı, ______. Beş dəqiqəyə yemək hazırdır.
The context of food being ready in 5 minutes implies the person should stay close.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at the beach with your younger brother.
Safety at the beach requires staying close.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenUzaq__ getmə, mən indi gəlirəm.
The dative case '-a' is needed to show direction with the verb 'getmə'.
How do you tell a group of tourists not to go far?
The suffix '-yin' makes the imperative plural or formal.
A: Mən marketə gedirəm. B: Yaxşı, ______. Beş dəqiqəyə yemək hazırdır.
The context of food being ready in 5 minutes implies the person should stay close.
You are at the beach with your younger brother.
Safety at the beach requires staying close.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenTo friends and family, no. To a boss or stranger, it's too informal. Use 'Uzağa getməyin' instead.
No, it's only for physical or metaphorical distance. For time, use 'Gecikmə' (Don't be late).
'Burada qal' means stay exactly here. 'Uzağa getmə' allows you to move around a bit as long as you stay close.
Add 'Məndən' (from me) at the beginning: 'Məndən uzağa getmə'.
Yes, very often in romantic songs to mean 'Don't leave me'.
It's a particle used for emphasis, similar to 'mind you' or 'okay?'.
Only in a very casual email to a close friend. It's primarily a spoken phrase.
The opposite is 'Uzaqlaş' (Go away/distance yourself) or 'Uzaq dur' (Stay away).
No, it's a soft sound. In some dialects, it's almost silent, but in standard Azerbaijani, it's a light 'gh' sound.
Yes, it's the perfect command for a dog off its leash.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Yaxın gəl
contrastCome closer
Burada gözlə
similarWait here
Uzaq dur
contrastStay away
Yaxınlıqda qal
synonymStay in the vicinity
Gözümdən itmə
idiomaticDon't disappear from my sight
