Significado
A skyscraper or high-rise structure.
Contexto cultural
The 'Flame Towers' are the most famous hündür binalar in the country. They represent the 'Land of Fire' and are visible from almost everywhere in the city. In many Azerbaijani cities, 'hündür binalar' are divided into 'yeni tikili' (new builds) and 'köhnə tikili' (old Soviet builds). This distinction is crucial for social and economic status. If you are invited to a home in a 'hündür bina', it is common to comment on the view (mənzərə). It is considered a polite way to start a conversation. Baku's White City project is a modern example of how 'hündür binalar' are being integrated into planned urban spaces, moving away from the chaotic construction of the early 2000s.
The 'dür' rule
When describing a building, always add 'dür' to 'hündür' if it's the end of the sentence: 'Bu bina hündürdür'.
Avoid 'Uzun'
Never use 'uzun' for buildings. It's a very common mistake for English speakers.
Significado
A skyscraper or high-rise structure.
The 'dür' rule
When describing a building, always add 'dür' to 'hündür' if it's the end of the sentence: 'Bu bina hündürdür'.
Avoid 'Uzun'
Never use 'uzun' for buildings. It's a very common mistake for English speakers.
Use 'Uca' for beauty
If you want to sound more poetic or impressed, use 'Uca bina' instead of 'Hündür bina'.
Ask about the floor
In Azerbaijan, people always ask 'Neçənci mərtəbə?' (Which floor?) when you mention a tall building.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct word for 'tall'.
Bakıda çox ____ binalar var.
We use 'hündür' for vertical height like buildings.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct sentence:
The suffix -dür follows vowel harmony (ü matches ü).
Match the Azerbaijani phrase with its English translation.
Match the following:
These are common adjective-noun pairings with 'bina'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Sən harada yaşayırsan? B: Mən mərkəzdəki ____ ____ yaşayıram.
We use the locative case (-da) to say 'in' the building.
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Ayudas visuales
Hündür vs Uzun
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosBakıda çox ____ binalar var.
We use 'hündür' for vertical height like buildings.
Select the correct sentence:
The suffix -dür follows vowel harmony (ü matches ü).
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
These are common adjective-noun pairings with 'bina'.
A: Sən harada yaşayırsan? B: Mən mərkəzdəki ____ ____ yaşayıram.
We use the locative case (-da) to say 'in' the building.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasIt is neutral. You can use it in any situation, from a casual chat to a business meeting.
'Hündür' is for physical height. 'Uca' is more for 'lofty' or 'grand' things, like mountains or heroes.
Yes, 'hündür' works for trees, buildings, and mountains.
You say 'ən hündür bina'.
'Göydələn' is more specific to skyscrapers. 'Hündür bina' is more common for any tall apartment block.
No, it can mean any structure, including offices or schools, but in Baku, it often implies an apartment block.
Hündür binalar.
The locative case: 'hündür binada'.
Some people jokingly call them 'beton' (concrete) if they don't like them.
No, for a glass, you would just say 'böyük' (big) or 'uzun' (if it's a long glass).
Frases relacionadas
Göydələn
specialized formSkyscraper
Alçaq bina
contrastLow building
Mərtəbə
builds onFloor/Storey
Yeni tikili
similarNew construction
Yaşayış kompleksi
specialized formResidential complex
