Significado
Accepting something as true.
Contexto cultural
Trust is often built over tea. If someone invites you for tea and shares a story, 'inanmaq' is part of the social contract of hospitality. A person's reputation (ad-san) is paramount. To be known as someone people can 'inanmaq' is the highest social honor. With the rise of digital media, 'inanmaq' is now frequently used in the context of 'fake news' (yalan xəbər). Azerbaijan is a secular but culturally Muslim country. 'İnanmaq' is used for faith but is often kept as a private matter.
The Dative Rule
Always remember: Believe TO someone. Sənə inanıram.
Don't Overuse
Don't use 'inanıram' for every opinion. Use 'məncə' for 'I think'.
Significado
Accepting something as true.
The Dative Rule
Always remember: Believe TO someone. Sənə inanıram.
Don't Overuse
Don't use 'inanıram' for every opinion. Use 'məncə' for 'I think'.
The Power of Negative
Saying 'İnanmıram' with a slight shrug is the most common way to express surprise in Baku.
Religious Nuance
When discussing religion, 'inanmaq' is respectful and standard.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'inanmaq' in the present tense.
Mən sən___ ___________.
The person you believe (sən) needs the dative suffix (-ə), and the present tense is 'inanıram'.
Which sentence means 'I don't believe this news'?
Choose the correct translation:
'Xəbər' (news) must take the dative suffix '-ə'.
Match the Azerbaijani phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are the standard translations for these common phrases.
Complete the dialogue.
A: O yalan danışır! B: Razıyam, mən də ona ___________.
If someone is lying (yalan danışır), you should not believe them (inanmıram).
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
İnanmaq vs Güvənmək
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosMən sən___ ___________.
The person you believe (sən) needs the dative suffix (-ə), and the present tense is 'inanıram'.
Choose the correct translation:
'Xəbər' (news) must take the dative suffix '-ə'.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
These are the standard translations for these common phrases.
A: O yalan danışır! B: Razıyam, mən də ona ___________.
If someone is lying (yalan danışır), you should not believe them (inanmıram).
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
12 preguntasYes, it can mean both 'to believe a statement' and 'to trust a person.'
It always takes the Dative case (-a/-ə).
Yes: 'Mən sənə inanıram.'
It is neutral and can be used in any setting.
'İnanmaq' is about truth; 'güvənmək' is about reliability.
Sənə inanmıram.
Yes, 'İnam' means belief or faith.
No, use 'düşünmək' or 'məncə' for that.
Məni inandır.
No, it is pronounced as a deep 'kh' sound (/χ/).
Yes, 'Allaha inanmaq' is the standard phrase.
İnanılmaz.
Frases relacionadas
Güvənmək
similarTo trust/rely on
Etimad etmək
formalTo place trust in
İnandırmaq
builds onTo convince
Yalan danışmaq
contrastTo tell a lie
Şübhə etmək
contrastTo doubt
