Esta página en tu idioma

English

فارسی

العربية

Deutsch

Français

日本語

한국어

Português

中文

हिन्दी

A1 adjective 11 min de lectura

alçaq

Practícalo Ejemplos Notas y consejos alçaq en 30 segundos

Explicación alçaq in your Level:

At the A1 level, 'alçaq' is primarily taught as a physical adjective meaning 'low'. Students learn to use it to describe common objects in their environment. The focus is on simple sentences like 'The chair is low' or 'A low table'. At this stage, the student should be able to identify 'alçaq' as the opposite of 'hündür' (high/tall). The grammar is limited to basic attributive use (alçaq masa) and simple predicative use with the suffix '-dır' (Masa alçaqdır). There is no focus on the metaphorical or insulting meanings yet, as the goal is basic survival communication and object description. Learners are encouraged to use it when talking about furniture, house features, or simple geography (a low hill). It is crucial at this level to emphasize that 'alçaq' is for height, while 'qısa' is for length, to prevent early confusion.

At the A2 level, students expand their use of 'alçaq' to include comparative and superlative forms. They learn to say things like 'This table is lower than that one' (Bu masa o birindən daha alçaqdır) and 'The lowest point' (Ən alçaq nöqtə). The vocabulary starts to include common collocations like 'alçaq səs' (low voice/volume) and 'alçaq atəş' (low heat for cooking). At this stage, learners are introduced to the adverbial form 'alçaqdan' (from a low place or quietly). They might also begin to see the word in weather reports (low pressure). The distinction between 'alçaq' and 'balacaboy' (for people) is introduced here to prevent the common social mistake of accidentally insulting someone's character when trying to describe their height.

Regístrate gratis para leer la explicación completa

At the B1 level, the student encounters the metaphorical and moral meanings of 'alçaq'. They learn that in literature or emotional conversation, 'alçaq' can mean 'vile' or 'mean'. This level focuses on understanding the register—when it is appropriate to use the word and when it is an insult. Students study more complex sentence structures, such as using 'alçaq' in subordinate clauses. They also learn the noun form 'alçaqlıq' (lowness/baseness) and the verb 'alçalmaq' (to be lowered/humiliated). The context expands to include social and professional situations, such as 'low quality' (alçaq keyfiyyət) or 'low performance'. The learner begins to appreciate the cultural weight of the word in Azerbaijani society, where honor (qeyrət) is highly valued, making 'alçaq' a particularly sharp descriptor.

Regístrate gratis para leer la explicación completa

At the B2 level, students are expected to use 'alçaq' with nuance in various registers. They can distinguish between 'alçaq', 'aşağı', 'rəzil', and 'mənfur' based on the specific context of a conversation or text. This level involves analyzing the word in media, political speeches, and more complex literature. Students learn idiomatic expressions and how 'alçaq' functions in proverbs. For instance, they might analyze how 'alçaq könüllü' (humble) is formed, even if 'təvazökar' is more common. They also explore the causative verb 'alçaltmaq' (to humiliate/belittle) and how it is used in social dynamics. The focus is on fluidly moving between the physical, technical, and moral meanings of the word without hesitation.

Regístrate gratis para leer la explicación completa

At the C1 level, the learner explores the deep etymological roots and historical variations of 'alçaq'. They study its use in classical Azerbaijani poetry (e.g., Fuzuli or Nasimi) where it might represent the 'lowly' state of the lover or the 'base' nature of the world. The student understands the subtle phonetic shifts the word undergoes in different Azerbaijani dialects. They can use 'alçaq' in sophisticated academic or legal contexts, such as discussing 'low-level' legal breaches or 'base motives' in a crime. At this level, the learner is sensitive to the word's ability to trigger strong emotional responses and uses it with rhetorical precision. They also master all derivative forms and can use them to create complex, nuanced arguments about ethics and society.

Regístrate gratis para leer la explicación completa

At the C2 level, 'alçaq' is mastered to the point of native-like intuition. The speaker can use the word's dual nature for irony, sarcasm, or poetic metaphor. They understand the word's place within the broader Turkic linguistic family and can discuss its evolution from Old Turkic. The C2 learner can interpret the most subtle uses of 'alçaq' in high-level political satire or abstract philosophical discourse. They are aware of how the word has been used in nationalistic rhetoric, historical narratives, and modern pop culture. At this stage, the speaker doesn't just know the word; they feel its weight in the Azerbaijani psyche, using it to navigate the most complex social and literary landscapes with total mastery.

Regístrate gratis para leer la explicación completa

Practícalo Ejemplos Notas y consejos

alçaq en 30 segundos

Alçaq primarily means 'low' or 'short' in a physical sense, used for objects like furniture and buildings.
It is a strong moral insult when applied to people, meaning 'vile', 'base', or 'despicable'.
In weather and science, it describes 'low pressure' (alçaq təzyiq) or 'low volume' (alçaq səs).
It should not be confused with 'qısa' (short in length/time) or 'balacaboy' (short in human height).

The Azerbaijani word alçaq is a primary adjective that serves a dual purpose in the language, functioning both as a physical descriptor and a moral judgment. At its most basic level, taught at the CEFR A1 level, it translates to 'low' or 'short' in terms of physical height or elevation. When you are standing in a room with a ceiling that is uncomfortably close to your head, you would describe that ceiling as alçaq tavan. Similarly, a coffee table that sits close to the rug is an alçaq masa. This physical usage is neutral and descriptive, essential for navigating daily life, architecture, and geography.

Physical Dimension: Refers to objects, structures, or geographical features that do not have much height. Examples include low walls, low hills, or low furniture.

However, as one progresses into intermediate and advanced Azerbaijani, the word alçaq takes on a much heavier, more pejorative meaning. In a metaphorical or moral context, it translates to 'vile', 'base', 'mean', or 'contemptible'. If someone commits a betrayal or acts with extreme cowardice, an Azerbaijani speaker might call that person an alçaq adam. In this context, it is a sharp insult, suggesting that the individual lacks honor and occupies the lowest possible moral ground. This duality—the literal low and the figurative low—is a common feature in Turkic languages, reflecting a worldview where height is associated with nobility (uca, hündür) and lack of height can symbolize either physical reality or moral failing.

Bu otağın tavanı çox alçaqdır, ehtiyatlı ol.

Translation: The ceiling of this room is very low, be careful.

In terms of frequency, you will encounter alçaq in weather reports (alçaq təzyiq - low pressure), in technical discussions about mechanics or physics, and in emotional outbursts in dramatic Azerbaijani cinema or literature. It is a word that carries significant weight; while calling a table 'alçaq' is mundane, calling a person 'alçaq' can lead to a serious confrontation. It is vital for learners to distinguish between these two registers to avoid accidental offense while trying to describe someone's height (where balacaboy or qısaboy would be more appropriate and neutral).

Acoustic Usage: Can also describe sound levels. 'Alçaq səs' refers to a low volume or a low-pitched voice, though 'yavaş' is more common for volume.

Onun alçaq hərəkəti hamını təəccübləndirdi.

Translation: His vile action surprised everyone.

Historically, the word shares its roots with other Turkic languages like Turkish (alçak) and Kazakh (аласа). The root 'al' or 'alt' signifies the bottom or the space underneath. This etymological connection reinforces the idea of being 'down' or 'underneath' a standard level. Whether you are describing the physical position of a shelf or the ethical position of a villain, alçaq places the subject at the bottom of the scale.

Meteorological Context: Used in phrases like 'alçaq təzyiq sahəsi' (low-pressure area), essential for understanding weather forecasts in Azerbaijani media.

Təyyarə alçaqdan uçurdu.

Translation: The plane was flying low (at a low altitude).

Using alçaq correctly requires an understanding of Azerbaijani adjective placement and suffixation. Like most adjectives in Azerbaijani, it typically precedes the noun it modifies. For example, in the phrase alçaq hasar (low fence), the adjective comes first. If you want to use it predicatively (stating that something IS low), you add the personal ending (predicative suffix) to the adjective: Bu hasar alçaqdır (This fence is low). Note that the suffix '-dır' changes based on vowel harmony, but since 'alçaq' ends in a back vowel 'a', it consistently takes '-dır'.

Biz alçaq masanın ətrafında əyləşdik.

Translation: We sat around the low table.

When comparing two objects, you use the ablative case suffix -dan/-dən on the noun you are comparing against, followed by the adjective. For example: Bu bina o birindən daha alçaqdır (This building is lower than that one). The word daha (more) is often added for emphasis in comparisons, though the ablative suffix alone can sometimes carry the comparative meaning in informal speech.

Comparative Form: [Noun + dan/dən] + daha + alçaq. Example: 'Səndən daha alçaq' (Lower than you).

In its adverbial form, alçaq can be used to describe the manner of an action, particularly with the suffix -dan. Alçaqdan danışmaq means to speak in a low voice or whisper. Alçaqdan uçmaq means to fly at a low altitude. This versatility allows the word to transition from a static descriptor to a dynamic one.

Zəhmət olmasa, bir az alçaqdan danışın, uşaq yatıb.

Translation: Please speak a bit lower (quietly), the child is sleeping.

One must be careful with the word when referring to people. If you say O, alçaqdır, it almost never means 'He is short' in a physical sense. It almost always means 'He is a low-life' or 'He is despicable'. To say someone is physically short, you must use alçaqboylu or balacaboy. This is a critical grammatical and social distinction that separates beginners from fluent speakers.

Superlative Form: 'Ən alçaq' (The lowest). Example: 'Dünyanın ən alçaq nöqtəsi' (The lowest point in the world).

Onun alçaq səsi otaqda çətinliklə eşidilirdi.

Translation: His low voice was barely audible in the room.

Finally, in more formal or literary Azerbaijani, alçaq can be used to describe social status, though this is becoming archaic. In the past, it might have referred to 'low-born' individuals, but today this has been almost entirely replaced by the moral 'vile' or the physical 'low'. Understanding these shifts helps in reading classical Azerbaijani literature from the 19th and early 20th centuries.

You will encounter alçaq in a variety of real-world contexts, ranging from the mundane to the highly emotional. One of the most common places is in home renovation or furniture shopping. If you are visiting a furniture store in Baku, you might ask for an alçaq çarpayı (low bed) or complain that a shelf is too alçaq for your books. Architects and builders use it constantly when discussing ceiling heights, step levels, and foundation depths.

In the Kitchen: Chefs might use it to describe the height of a flame: 'alçaq atəş' (low heat/fire), which is crucial for slow-cooking traditional dishes like Plov.

In the realm of media and news, alçaq is a staple of weather forecasting. You will frequently hear the phrase alçaq təzyiq sahəsi (low pressure area) or temperaturun alçaq olması (the low temperature). It is also used in economic news to describe 'low' prices or 'low' interest rates, though aşağı is often a more formal synonym used in these professional contexts.

Yeməyi alçaq atəşdə bişirmək lazımdır.

Translation: The food needs to be cooked on low heat.

If you enjoy Azerbaijani cinema or television dramas (serials), you will hear alçaq used as a potent insult. When a villain is revealed, the protagonist might hiss, Sən necə də alçaq adamsan! (What a vile person you are!). In this context, the word is spat out with venom, emphasizing the moral 'lowness' of the character. It is also found in classical poetry and folk songs, often contrasted with the 'uca dağlar' (lofty mountains), symbolizing the struggle between the noble and the base.

Aviation and Transport: Pilots or air traffic controllers use 'alçaq hündürlük' (low altitude) when coordinating flights.

Bu axşam alçaq təzyiq gözlənilir.

Translation: Low pressure is expected this evening.

Finally, in sports, particularly football, you might hear commentators describe a 'low shot' or a 'low pass' as alçaqdan zərbə or alçaq ötürmə. This refers to the ball staying close to the grass. Whether in the kitchen, the stadium, or the courtroom, alçaq is a versatile tool for describing anything that deviates from a 'high' or 'standard' level.

The most significant mistake English speakers make with alçaq is using it to describe a person's height in a neutral way. In English, 'short' is a neutral descriptor for a person. In Azerbaijani, if you say Mənim qardaşım alçaqdır, you are inadvertently saying 'My brother is a low-life' or 'My brother is vile'. To describe physical stature, you must use balacaboy (small-height) or qısaboy (short-height). This is a 'false friend' in terms of social register.

Mistake #1: Physical Stature: Incorrect: 'O adam çox alçaqdır' (He is very short). Correct: 'O adamın boyu balacadır' or 'O, balacaboydur'.

Another common error is confusing alçaq with qısa. While both can translate to 'short' in English, qısa refers to length or duration (a short movie, a short string, a short time), whereas alçaq refers to height from the ground. You would never say alçaq film; it must be qısa film. Conversely, an alçaq bina is a low building, while a qısa bina would sound like the building was cut short in length.

Səhv: Alçaq bir vaxtda gələcəm. (I will come in a short time.)

Correction: 'Qısa bir vaxtda' or 'Tezliklə' is correct.

Learners also struggle with the synonym aşağı. While aşağı also means 'low' or 'down', it is often used as a noun or a directional adverb (downstairs, below). In many contexts, aşağı is more formal. For example, 'low prices' is usually aşağı qiymətlər rather than alçaq qiymətlər. Using alçaq for prices sounds slightly non-native or overly dramatic.

Mistake #2: Duration: Don't use 'alçaq' for time. 'Alçaq dərs' is wrong; 'Qısa dərs' is correct.

Səhv: Bu paltar çox alçaqdır. (This dress is too short.)

Correction: 'Bu paltar çox qısadır' is the correct way to describe length.

Finally, remember the vowel harmony. While 'alçaq' is straightforward, when you add suffixes like the dative -a, the final 'q' changes to a voiced 'ğ' if a vowel follows: alçağa (to the low [place]). Forgetting this consonant mutation is a common beginner error that affects the flow of speech.

To truly master Azerbaijani, you must understand the nuances between alçaq and its many synonyms. The most common alternative is aşağı. While alçaq is an adjective describing a property (lowness), aşağı is more versatile, acting as an adverb, noun, or adjective. Use aşağı for abstract levels, such as grades, prices, or positions in a hierarchy.

Alçaq vs. Aşağı: 'Alçaq' is physical height (low table). 'Aşağı' is relative position or level (lower floor, lower price).

When describing a person's physical height, the polite and standard terms are balacaboy or qısaboy. These literally mean 'small-statured' or 'short-statured'. Another poetic or slightly formal term is bəstəboy, which is often used as a compliment for someone who is short but well-proportioned or dainty.

O, bəstəboy bir qızdır.

Translation: She is a short/petite girl (neutral/positive).

In the moral sense of 'vile', synonyms include rəzil, mənfur, and xain. Rəzil suggests someone who has been disgraced or is shameful. Mənfur means hateful or loathsome. Xain specifically means traitorous. While alçaq is a general term for a 'low' person, these alternatives provide more specific shades of negativity.

Alçaq vs. Qısa: 'Alçaq' is vertical (low ceiling). 'Qısa' is horizontal or temporal (short hair, short meeting).

Onun rəzil hərəkətləri hamını bezdirdi.

Translation: His disgraceful actions annoyed everyone.

For technical 'lowness', such as 'low frequency' or 'low density', Azerbaijani often uses the term kiçik (small) or zəif (weak). For example, 'low light' is zəif işıq. Choosing the right 'low' depends entirely on whether you are talking about height, volume, intensity, or morality.

How Formal Is It?

Dato curioso

The transition from physical 'low' to moral 'vile' is a linguistic universal found in many languages, including English ('low-life') and Russian ('низкий').

Guía de pronunciación

UK /ɑɫˈt͡ʃɑɡ/

US /ɑlˈt͡ʃɑk/

The stress is on the second syllable: al-ÇAQ.

Rima con

ancaq (only) bıçaq (knife) istiqan (glass - slant rhyme) papaq (hat) qapaq (lid) ocaq (hearth) qucaq (embrace) uşaq (child)

Errores comunes

Pronouncing 'q' as a soft 'k'. In Azerbaijani, 'q' is much deeper in the throat.
Using a front 'a' (like in 'cat') instead of the back 'a' (like in 'father').
Failing to change 'q' to 'ğ' when adding a vowel suffix (e.g., saying 'alçaqa' instead of 'alçağa').
Softening the 'l' too much; it should be a 'dark l' because of the back vowels.
Putting the stress on the first syllable.

Nivel de dificultad

Lectura 1/5

Easy to recognize in texts due to its short length and frequent appearance.

Escritura 2/5

Must remember the q to ğ mutation when adding suffixes.

Expresión oral 3/5

Socially difficult because of the potential to accidentally insult someone.

Escucha 2/5

The final 'q' can sound different depending on the dialect or following word.

Qué aprender después

Requisitos previos

hündür (high) boy (height) masa (table) səs (voice) yer (place)

Aprende después

alçalmaq (to become low) alçaltmaq (to humiliate) balacaboy (short person) uca (lofty) rəzil (vile)

Avanzado

təvazökar (humble) mənfur (loathsome) alçaqlıq (baseness) alçaqcasına (vilely)

Gramática que debes saber

Consonant Mutation (q -> ğ)

alçaq + a = alçağa (to the low place)

Adjective Comparison

Daha alçaq (Lower)

Superlative

Ən alçaq (The lowest)

Adverb Formation with -dan

Alçaqdan (Lowly/Quietly)

Substantivization

Alçaqlar (The vile ones)

Regístrate gratis para leer la explicación completa

Ejemplos por nivel

Bu masa çox alçaqdır.

This table is very low.

Simple predicative use of the adjective with the -dır suffix.

Alçaq hasarın yanından keçdik.

We passed by the low fence.

Attributive use: adjective precedes the noun.

Otağın tavanı alçaqdır.

The room's ceiling is low.

Possessive construction + adjective.

Alçaq bir stul tapın.

Find a low chair.

Indefinite article 'bir' used between adjective and noun.

Bu dağ hündür deyil, alçaqdır.

This mountain is not high, it is low.

Contrast using 'deyil' (not) and the antonym 'hündür'.

Alçaq ağacın meyvəsini dərdim.

I picked the fruit of the low tree.

Adjective modifying a noun in the genitive case.

Mənə alçaq bir qutu lazımdır.

I need a low box.

Dative case 'mənə' (to me) used with 'lazımdır' (needed).

Burada tavan çox alçaqdır.

The ceiling is very low here.

Adverb 'çox' (very) modifying the adjective.

Bu çarpayı o birindən daha alçaqdır.

This bed is lower than that one.

Comparative construction: noun + ablative (-dan) + daha + adjective.

Zəhmət olmasa, alçaq səslə danışın.

Please speak with a low voice.

Instrumental usage with 'səslə' (with voice).

Təyyarə alçaqdan uçur.

The plane is flying low.

Adverbial use of the ablative case suffix -dan.

Yeməyi alçaq atəşdə bişir.

Cook the food on low heat.

Locative case 'atəşdə' (on the fire/heat).

Bu, kəndin ən alçaq evidir.

This is the lowest house in the village.

Superlative construction using 'ən'.

Alçaq təzyiq yağış gətirir.

Low pressure brings rain.

Scientific/Meteorological collocation.

O, alçaq bir təpənin üstündə durub.

He is standing on top of a low hill.

Postposition 'üstündə' (on top of).

Pəncərələr çox alçaqda yerləşir.

The windows are located very low.

Locative adverbial 'alçaqda' (at a low place).

Onun etdiyi hərəkət çox alçaq idi.

The action he took was very vile.

Past tense of the predicative suffix (-idi).

Alçaq adamlardan uzaq durmaq lazımdır.

One must stay away from vile people.

Plural ablative 'adamlardan' (from people).

Bu, alçaq bir yalandır.

This is a base lie.

Metaphorical use describing an abstract noun.

O, özünü çox alçaq apardı.

He behaved very basely.

Reflexive verb 'özünü aparmaq' (to behave).

Alçaq keyfiyyətli mallar almayın.

Do not buy low-quality goods.

Compound adjective phrase.

Onun səsi alçaqdan gəlirdi.

His voice was coming from below.

Directional use of the ablative.

Bu, mənəvi bir alçaqlıqdır.

This is a moral baseness.

Noun form 'alçaqlıq' with the -dır suffix.

Düşmən alçaqcasına hücum etdi.

The enemy attacked in a vile/cowardly manner.

Adverbial suffix -casına (in the manner of).

Müdirin işçiləri alçaltması qəbulolunmazdır.

The manager's humiliation of the employees is unacceptable.

Causative verb 'alçaltmaq' turned into a gerund.

O, heç vaxt belə alçaq bir səviyyəyə enməzdi.

He would never stoop to such a low level.

Negative aorist tense 'enməzdi' (would not descend).

Alçaq təzyiqli hava kütlələri ölkəyə daxil olur.

Low-pressure air masses are entering the country.

Complex scientific noun phrase.

Onun sözləri məni alçaltdı.

His words humiliated me.

Transitive verb in the past definite tense.

Bu, çox alçaq bir intiqam idi.

This was a very base revenge.

Abstract noun modification.

Alçaq könüllü olmaq böyük fəzilətdir.

Being humble is a great virtue.

Compound adjective 'alçaq könüllü' meaning humble.

O, alçaqdan uçan quşlar kimi süzürdü.

He was gliding like birds flying low.

Simile using 'kimi' (like).

Bu hadisə onun nə qədər alçaq olduğunu göstərdi.

This event showed how vile he is.

Indirect statement with 'olduğunu' (that he is).

Yazıçı cəmiyyətin alçaq təbəqələrinin həyatını təsvir edir.

The writer describes the life of the lower strata of society.

Sociological use of 'alçaq' for social class.

Siyasətçinin bu alçaq xəyanəti xalqı qəzəbləndirdi.

This vile betrayal by the politician enraged the people.

Strong political and moral rhetoric.

O, öz mənliyini bu alçaq ehtiraslara qurban verdi.

He sacrificed his selfhood to these base passions.

Literary/Philosophical context.

Alçaqlıq və xəyanət tarixin hər dövründə lənətlənib.

Baseness and betrayal have been cursed in every period of history.

Abstract noun usage in a general truth.

Onun alçaqdan gələn xırıltılı səsi vahimə yaradırdı.

His low, raspy voice coming from below created panic.

Descriptive literary prose.

Bu alçaq hərəkətin arxasında hansı məqsədlər durur?

What goals lie behind this vile act?

Interrogative sentence with a complex subject.

Dəniz səviyyəsindən alçaqda yerləşən ərazilər təhlükədədir.

Areas located below sea level are in danger.

Geographical/Environmental context.

İnsan gərək heç vaxt özünü bu dərəcədə alçaltmasın.

A person should never humiliate themselves to this degree.

Negative optative/imperative mood.

Müəllif əsərində alçaq və uca hisslərin əbədi mübarizəsini canlandırır.

The author brings to life the eternal struggle between base and lofty feelings in his work.

Philosophical juxtaposition of antonyms.

Bu, sadəcə bir səhv deyil, sistemli bir alçaqlıqdır.

This is not just a mistake, it is a systemic baseness.

High-level societal critique.

Onun ruhu bu alçaq dünyanın maddiyyatından uzaqlaşmışdı.

His soul had moved away from the materialism of this lowly world.

Metaphysical/Sufi-influenced literary style.

Diplomatiyada alçaq tonlarla danışmaq bəzən ən kəskin mesajdır.

In diplomacy, speaking in low tones is sometimes the sharpest message.

Metaphorical use of 'alçaq ton' (low tones/quiet speech).

Alçaldılmış və təhqir olunmuş insanların fəryadı eşidilmir.

The cry of the humiliated and insulted people is not heard.

Passive participle 'alçaldılmış' (humiliated).

Bu mənfur planın alçaq icraçıları tezliklə ifşa olunacaq.

The vile executors of this loathsome plan will soon be exposed.

Predictive future with strong adjectives.

O, hər bir alçaq zərbəyə mətanətlə dözürdü.

He endured every base blow with fortitude.

Use of 'alçaq' to describe unfair/cowardly attacks.

Dilin alçaq qatlarında gizlənən mənaları üzə çıxarmaq lazımdır.

It is necessary to bring out the meanings hidden in the lower layers of language.

Linguistic metaphor using 'alçaq qatlar'.

Sinónimos

aşağı balacaboy qısaboy rəzil mənfur yava bəstəboy dib

Antónimos

hündür uca yüksək şərəfli

Colocaciones comunes

alçaq masa

alçaq tavan

alçaq səs

alçaq təzyiq

alçaq atəş

alçaq adam

alçaq hərəkət

alçaq keyfiyyət

alçaqdan uçmaq

alçaq təpə

Frases Comunes

Alçaqdan danışmaq

— To speak in a low or quiet voice. Used when asking someone to be quiet.

Uşaq yatıb, alçaqdan danışın.

Alçaq yer

— A low-lying area or a physically low spot.

Su alçaq yerə yığılır.

Alçaq səviyyə

— A low level, either physically or in terms of quality/behavior.

Xidmət alçaq səviyyədədir.

Alçaq qiymət

— Low price (though 'ucuz' or 'aşağı qiymət' is more common).

Bu mağazada alçaq qiymətlər yoxdur.

Alçaq hasar

— A low fence, often used to describe lack of privacy or security.

Alçaq hasardan tullanmaq asandır.

Alçaq boy

— Short stature (often used as 'alçaqboylu').

Onun boyu bir az alçaqdır.

Alçaq ton

— A low tone of voice, usually serious or secretive.

Müəllim alçaq tonla xəbərdarlıq etdi.

Alçaq buludlar

— Low-hanging clouds, often indicating fog or rain.

Alçaq buludlar dağı bürüdü.

Alçaq gərginlik

— Low voltage in electrical systems.

Alçaq gərginlikli elektrik xətləri.

Alçaq məqsəd

— A base or ignoble goal/motive.

O, öz alçaq məqsədlərinə çatdı.

Se confunde a menudo con

alçaq vs qısa

Qısa is for length/time; alçaq is for height.

alçaq vs alça

Alça is a 'cherry plum' (fruit); alçaq is an adjective.

alçaq vs aşağı

Aşağı is directional/relative; alçaq is a physical property.

Modismos y expresiones

"Alçaqdan uçmaq"

— To fly low. Idiomatically, to stay humble or to act cautiously, but literally used for birds/planes.

Qaranquşlar alçaqdan uçanda yağış yağır.

folk/natural

"Özünü alçaltmaq"

— To humiliate oneself or to act in a way that loses respect.

Onun qarşısında özünü alçaltma.

neutral

"Alçaq könüllü"

— Humble/modest. Literally 'low-souled', but in a positive sense of not being arrogant.

O, çox alçaq könüllü insandır.

literary

"Alçaq boylu"

— Specifically describing someone as physically short.

Alçaq boylu olsa da, çox güclüdür.

neutral

"Alçağa yatmaq"

— To keep a low profile or hide (informal/rare).

Məsələ sakitləşənə qədər alçağa yatdı.

slang

"Səsini alçaltmaq"

— To lower one's voice, usually out of respect or secrecy.

Atası gələndə səsini alçaltdı.

neutral

"Alçaq xain"

— A vile traitor. A common dramatic expression.

Sən necə də alçaq xainsən!

dramatic

"Aşağı-alçaq"

— Used to describe something very low or degraded (reduplication).

Hər şey aşağı-alçaq səviyyəyə düşüb.

informal

"Alçaqdan gəlmək"

— To act humble or submissive to get what one wants.

İndi alçaqdan gəlir ki, kömək edək.

informal

"Yeri alçaq olmaq"

— To be in a disadvantageous position.

Onun yeri alçaq idi, ona görə uduzdu.

informal

Fácil de confundir

alçaq vs Qısa

Both translate to 'short' in English.

Qısa refers to horizontal distance or time (short hair, short meeting). Alçaq refers to vertical distance from the ground (low table).

Bu qısa bir yoldur (This is a short path). Bu alçaq bir hasardır (This is a low fence).

alçaq vs Alça

Phonetically similar.

Alça is a noun (fruit). Alçaq is an adjective (low).

Mən alça yeyirəm (I am eating a plum). Masa alçaqdır (The table is low).

alçaq vs Aşağı

Both mean 'low'.

Aşağı is often used for floors, prices, and directions. Alçaq is for physical height of an object.

Aşağı mərtəbə (Lower floor). Alçaq tavan (Low ceiling).

alçaq vs Balacaboy

Both describe lack of height.

Balacaboy is for people (neutral). Alçaq for people is an insult.

O, balacaboydur (He is short). O, alçaqdır (He is vile).

alçaq vs Kiçik

Both mean 'small/low'.

Kiçik refers to overall size. Alçaq refers specifically to height.

Kiçik ev (Small house). Alçaq ev (Low house/one-story).

Patrones de oraciones

Bu [Noun] alçaqdır.

Bu masa alçaqdır.

[Noun] [Noun]-dan daha alçaqdır.

Bu ev o birindən daha alçaqdır.

Alçaq [Abstract Noun] etmək.

Alçaq hərəkət etmək.

Özünü [Adverb] alçaltmaq.

Özünü boş yerə alçaltma.

Alçaq [Noun] sahəsi.

Alçaq təzyiq sahəsi.

Alçaq və uca [Noun].

Alçaq və uca hisslər.

Alçaq [Noun].

Alçaq stul.

Alçaqdan [Verb].

Alçaqdan uçmaq.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivos

alçaqlıq (lowness, baseness, meanness)

alçalış (decline, descent, humiliation)

Verbos

alçalmaq (to become low, to be humiliated)

alçaltmaq (to lower something, to humiliate someone)

Adjetivos

alçaqboylu (short-statured)

alçaqkönüllü (humble)

Relacionado

alt (bottom/under)

aşağı (down/low)

alça (cherry plum - though etymologically distinct, often confused by learners)

alçalma (humiliation/erosion)

alçaldıcı (humiliating)

Regístrate gratis para ver todos los ejemplos

Cómo usarlo

frequency

Very common in daily life, weather, and literature.

Errores comunes

O adam çox alçaqdır. → O adam balacaboydur.
Using 'alçaq' for a person's height is an insult meaning 'vile'. Use 'balacaboy' for physical height.
Alçaq bir film izlədim. → Qısa bir film izlədim.
'Alçaq' is for height, 'qısa' is for duration. A short movie is 'qısa'.
Mən alçaqa baxıram. → Mən alçağa baxıram.
The 'q' must change to 'ğ' when followed by the dative suffix 'a'.
Alçaq səsli bir yol. → Qısa bir yol.
Don't use 'alçaq' for distance. A short road is 'qısa yol'.
Alçaq vaxtda gəl. → Tezliklə gəl / Qısa vaxtda gəl.
Don't use 'alçaq' for time. Use 'qısa' or 'az'.

Consejos

Avoid Insulting People

Never use 'alçaq' to describe a friend's height. They will think you are calling them a bad person. Use 'balacaboy' instead.

The Q to Ğ Rule

Remember the consonant mutation. 'Alçaq' becomes 'alçağa' (to the low), 'alçağın' (of the low). This is a key part of Azerbaijani grammar.

Learn the Antonym

Always learn 'alçaq' alongside 'hündür'. Knowing opposites helps anchor the word in your memory.

Cooking Terms

If you follow Azerbaijani recipes, look for 'alçaq atəş'. It’s the secret to making a perfect Plov.

Deep Q sound

Practice the 'q' sound at the back of your throat. It shouldn't sound like an English 'k'.

Alçaqdan Uçmaq

Remember this phrase for weather. If birds fly low (alçaqdan uçmaq), it usually means rain is coming.

Abstract Use

In essays, use 'alçaq keyfiyyət' to describe low quality. It sounds professional.

Dialect Awareness

In some regions, the 'q' might sound like a 'g'. Don't be confused; it's still the same word.

Architecture

Use 'alçaq' for ceilings and fences. It's the standard word in construction.

Altitude

Think of 'Altitude'. If it's 'Al-', it's low. This simple connection helps English speakers.

Memorízalo

Mnemotecnia

Think of the word 'Altitude'. If the 'Altitude' is 'Al-' (all) gone, it is 'alçaq' (low).

Asociación visual

Imagine a very low 'arch' (sounds like 'alç-') that you have to crawl under. That arch is 'alçaq'.

Word Web

hündür (opposite) masa (object) tavan (object) insan (person/insult) səs (volume) təzyiq (pressure) atəş (heat) hasar (fence)

Desafío

Try to find five objects in your room that are 'alçaq' and name them aloud in Azerbaijani (e.g., alçaq stul, alçaq kitab rəfi).

Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Old Turkic root 'al' or 'alt', meaning 'bottom' or 'lower part'. It has been a standard word in Turkic languages for over a millennium.

Significado original: Physically situated at the bottom or having little height.

Turkic (Oghuz branch).

Contexto cultural

Never use this word to describe a person's height in a professional or polite setting.

English speakers often use 'short' for people. Remember: 'Alçaq' for people is an insult. Use 'balacaboy' instead.

Found in the works of Mirza Fatali Akhundov to criticize social backwardness. Commonly used in Azerbaijani 'Meykhana' (folk rap) to diss opponents. Used in the Azerbaijani translation of Dostoevsky's 'The Insulted and Humiliated' (Alçaldılmış və təhqir olunmuşlar).

Practica en la vida real

Contextos reales

Furniture Shopping

Daha alçaq masa var?
Bu stul çox alçaqdır.
Alçaq çarpayı istəyirəm.
Şkafın hündürlüyü alçaqdır.

Weather Forecast

Alçaq təzyiq.
Alçaq temperatur.
Buludlar alçaqdadır.
Alçaq rütubət.

Cooking

Alçaq atəşdə bişirin.
Odu bir az alçalt.
Alçaq temperaturda dəm alın.
Alçaq odda qaynadırıq.

Social Interaction

Alçaqdan danışın.
Səsini alçalt.
O, çox alçaq adamdır.
Məni alçaltma.

Geography

Alçaq təpəliklər.
Dəniz səviyyəsindən alçaq.
Alçaq ərazilər.
Ən alçaq nöqtə.

Inicios de conversación

"Sizcə, bu otağın tavanı bir az alçaq deyil?"

"Niyə o, sənə qarşı belə alçaq hərəkət etdi?"

"Alçaq atəşdə bişən xörəkləri sevirsiniz?"

"Evinizdə alçaq mebellər var, yoxsa hündür?"

"Bakıda ən alçaq bina hansıdır?"

Temas para diario

Həyatınızda qarşılaşdığınız ən alçaq hərəkət nə olub və necə reaksiya vermisiniz?

Alçaq tavanlı bir evdə yaşamağın üstünlükləri və mənfi cəhətləri nələrdir?

Sizcə, 'alçaq könüllülük' (humility) zəiflikdir, yoxsa güc?

Bir gününüzü tamamilə 'alçaq səslə' danışaraq keçirsəniz nə hiss edərdiniz?

Şəhərinizdəki ən alçaq və ən hündür yerləri təsvir edin.

Preguntas frecuentes

10 preguntas

Technically yes, but it is almost always interpreted as a moral insult ('vile'). It is much safer and more natural to use 'balacaboy' or 'qısaboy' for physical height.

'Alçaq' is an adjective describing height (low table). 'Aşağı' is more often a directional adverb or noun (downstairs, below) or used for abstract levels like prices.

You say 'alçaq atəş' or 'alçaq od'. For example: 'Yeməyi alçaq atəşdə bişirin'.

Yes, if you add a suffix starting with a vowel, the final 'q' changes to 'ğ'. For example, 'alçaq' + 'a' = 'alçağa'.

Yes, it is very common. It's used in everyday talk about furniture, weather reports, and in dramatic contexts as an insult.

The physical opposite is 'hündür' (tall/high). The moral opposite is 'şərəfli' (honorable) or 'uca' (lofty).

Yes, 'alçaq səs' means a low voice or quiet volume. 'Alçaqdan danışmaq' means to speak quietly.

No, they are etymologically different words, though they sound similar. 'Alça' is a plum, 'alçaq' is low.

You add 'ən' before the word: 'ən alçaq'.

It can, but 'aşağı qiymət' or 'ucuz' (cheap) is much more common in economic contexts.

Regístrate gratis para ver consejos y notas