Significado
Close in distance.
Contexto cultural
In Baku, 'yaxında' can be relative. Because the city is walkable, something 'yaxında' is usually within a 10-15 minute walk. On advertising banners across Azerbaijan, 'Yaxında' is the standard term for 'Coming Soon', used to build hype for malls or movies. When a host says 'Yaxında oturaq' (Let's sit close), it's an invitation to a more intimate, friendly conversation over tea. In villages, 'yaxında' might refer to the next village, which could be kilometers away, reflecting a different perception of distance compared to the city.
The 'Soon' Shortcut
If you forget the word for 'soon', just use 'yaxında'. It works 99% of the time in casual conversation.
Don't over-pronounce the 'X'
The 'x' sound should be audible but not overly harsh. It's a soft friction in the throat, not a cough.
Significado
Close in distance.
The 'Soon' Shortcut
If you forget the word for 'soon', just use 'yaxında'. It works 99% of the time in casual conversation.
Don't over-pronounce the 'X'
The 'x' sound should be audible but not overly harsh. It's a soft friction in the throat, not a cough.
Predicate vs Adverb
Remember: 'Yaxındır' = It is near. 'Yaxında' = Nearby. Use the one with 'r' at the end of a sentence when you are saying 'is'.
Vague Time
Be aware that 'yaxında' in a social context might be a polite way to say 'sometime later' without committing to a specific hour.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'yaxın'.
Məktəb bizə çox ______.
When ending a sentence to describe a subject, we use the predicate form 'yaxındır'.
Which sentence means 'See you soon'?
Choose the correct Azerbaijani translation.
'Yaxında' is used for 'soon' in social greetings.
Match the sentence to the situation.
Sentence: 'Yaxında bir kafe var?'
This is a question about spatial proximity.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Qatar nə vaxt gəlir? B: Narahat olma, ______.
The context implies the train is coming soon/is nearby.
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Ayudas visuales
Yaxın vs Yaxında
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosMəktəb bizə çox ______.
When ending a sentence to describe a subject, we use the predicate form 'yaxındır'.
Choose the correct Azerbaijani translation.
'Yaxında' is used for 'soon' in social greetings.
Sentence: 'Yaxında bir kafe var?'
This is a question about spatial proximity.
A: Qatar nə vaxt gəlir? B: Narahat olma, ______.
The context implies the train is coming soon/is nearby.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
12 preguntasYes, but only for physical location. 'O yaxındadır' means 'He is nearby'. To say 'He is a close friend', use 'O, yaxın dostdur'.
'Tezliklə' only means 'soon' (time). 'Yaxında' can mean 'soon' OR 'nearby' (space).
Use 'çox yaxında' or 'lap yaxında'.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
No, Azerbaijani has no grammatical gender. It stays the same for everyone and everything.
No, 'yaxında' refers to the present location or the future time. For the recent past, use 'bu yaxınlarda'.
Yes, 'yaxınlıqda' sounds slightly more natural when asking if something is in the general area.
The opposite is 'uzaqda' (far away).
Use 'daha yaxın'. For example: 'Daha yaxın gəl' (Come closer).
Yes, map apps in Azerbaijani use 'Yaxınlıqdakı yerlər' for 'Nearby places'.
The '-da' is the locative case suffix, which means 'in' or 'at'. So it literally means 'in the near'.
It's more common to say 'tezliklə görüşənədək', but 'yaxında görüşərik' is perfectly fine.
Frases relacionadas
Yaxınlıqda
synonymIn the vicinity
Tezliklə
similarSoon
Uzaqda
contrastFar away
Yanında
builds onNext to / Beside
Yaxın gələcəkdə
specialized formIn the near future
