A1 Expression خنثی

Hansı?

Which one?

معنی

Asking to choose among options.

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زمینه فرهنگی

In Azerbaijani tea culture, 'Hansı' is used to choose between 'pürrəngi' (strong tea) and 'açıq' (light tea). When taking a 'manatlıq' taxi (shared taxi), passengers often ask 'Hansı tərəfə gedirsiniz?' to see if the route matches theirs. Hosts often offer multiple types of 'mürəbbə' (jam). It is polite to ask 'Hansı mürəbbədir?' before choosing. Sellers will often point to different piles of produce and ask 'Hansından çəkim?' (From which one should I weigh?).

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The Finger Rule

If you can point your finger at the options while asking the question, you should probably use 'Hansı' instead of 'Nə'.

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Suffix Alert

Don't forget that if you use 'Hansı' as a standalone pronoun (without a noun), it almost always needs a case suffix like '-nı' or '-na'.

معنی

Asking to choose among options.

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The Finger Rule

If you can point your finger at the options while asking the question, you should probably use 'Hansı' instead of 'Nə'.

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Suffix Alert

Don't forget that if you use 'Hansı' as a standalone pronoun (without a noun), it almost always needs a case suffix like '-nı' or '-na'.

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Relative Clause Shortcut

While 'Hansı ki' is common, try using the '-an/-ən' participle for a more native-sounding sentence. Instead of 'O kitab hansı ki masadadır', say 'Masadakı kitab'.

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Polite Choosing

When offered a choice, it's polite to say 'Hansı məsləhətdir?' (Which one is recommended?) to show respect to your host's opinion.

خودت رو بسنج

Choose the correct word to complete the question: '______ rəngi sevirsən?'

______ rəngi sevirsən?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Hansı

When asking about a preference among colors, 'Hansı' is the correct interrogative.

Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'Hansı' (remember the suffix!): 'Bu iki kitabdan ______ oxumaq istəyirsən?'

Bu iki kitabdan ______ oxumaq istəyirsən?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: hansını

Since the book is the object of the verb 'oxumaq' (to read), you need the accusative suffix '-nı'.

Match the Azerbaijani question with its English translation.

1. Hansı şəhər? 2. Hansı biri? 3. Hansı gün?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 1-B, 2-C, 3-A

Simple vocabulary matching for 'Hansı' phrases.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Çay istəyirsən, yoxsa kofe? B: ______ daha istidir?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Hansı

B is asking for a comparison between the two options provided by A.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

Hansı vs Nə

Hansı (Which)
Specific choice Hansı alma?
Nə (What)
General info Bu nədir?

بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Choose the correct word to complete the question: '______ rəngi sevirsən?' Choose A1

______ rəngi sevirsən?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Hansı

When asking about a preference among colors, 'Hansı' is the correct interrogative.

Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'Hansı' (remember the suffix!): 'Bu iki kitabdan ______ oxumaq istəyirsən?' جای خالی A2

Bu iki kitabdan ______ oxumaq istəyirsən?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: hansını

Since the book is the object of the verb 'oxumaq' (to read), you need the accusative suffix '-nı'.

Match the Azerbaijani question with its English translation. Match A1

هر مورد سمت چپ را با جفتش در سمت راست مطابقت دهید:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 1-B, 2-C, 3-A

Simple vocabulary matching for 'Hansı' phrases.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: Çay istəyirsən, yoxsa kofe? B: ______ daha istidir?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Hansı

B is asking for a comparison between the two options provided by A.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

Yes, they are cognates. The only difference is the final vowel and the 'g' to 's' shift. They are used identically.

Yes, but usually with a noun, like 'Hansı tələbə?' (Which student?). Using it alone for people can sound a bit cold.

You say 'Onlardan hansı?' or more commonly 'Onların hansı biri?'.

No, Azerbaijani has no grammatical gender. 'Hansı' works for men, women, and objects.

As an adjective, it doesn't change ('Hansı kitablar?'). As a pronoun, it becomes 'Hansıları?'.

Use it when you mean 'some' or 'a certain' but you don't know which one. 'Hansısa bir adam gəldi' (Some man came).

It is neutral. It is perfectly fine in both a palace and a kitchen.

In English translation, yes (e.g., 'What color?'), but in Azerbaijani logic, it's always 'Which'.

It's like the 'e' in 'the' when spoken quickly, or the 'i' in 'sir'. It's a neutral, low sound.

It is widely used in modern Azerbaijani, but traditionalists prefer using participles. It's fine for A1-B2 learners.

عبارات مرتبط

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Hansısa

similar

Someone or something

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Hər hansı

builds on

Any / Whichever

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Hansı biri

specialized form

Which one specifically

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Heç biri

contrast

None of them

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Hansı ki

specialized form

Which / That (relative)

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