A1 Expression خنثی

Sualım var

I have a question

معنی

Indicating a desire to ask something

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زمینه فرهنگی

In Azerbaijani schools, students usually stand up when asking a question to show respect to the teacher. In meetings, it's common to wait for the speaker to finish before saying 'Bir sualım var.' Interrupting mid-sentence is generally frowned upon. On Azerbaijani Instagram/TikTok, 'Sualım var' is a common sticker used in stories to invite followers to ask questions. If a guest says 'Sualım var,' the host will often stop everything to answer, as helping a guest is a top priority.

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Add 'Bir'

Always add 'bir' (one) to sound more natural: 'Bir sualım var.'

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Don't forget the suffix

Saying just 'Sual var' means 'There is a question' (general), not 'I have a question.'

معنی

Indicating a desire to ask something

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Add 'Bir'

Always add 'bir' (one) to sound more natural: 'Bir sualım var.'

⚠️

Don't forget the suffix

Saying just 'Sual var' means 'There is a question' (general), not 'I have a question.'

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The 'idi' trick

Use 'Sualım var idi' (I had a question) even if you still have it—it sounds very polite and humble in Azerbaijani.

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Eye Contact

When saying this to an elder, maintain brief eye contact then look slightly down as a sign of respect.

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the missing word to say 'I have a question.'

Mənim bir ______ var.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: sualım

The suffix '-ım' indicates 'my'.

How do you say 'I don't have a question'?

Sualım ...

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: yoxdur

'Yoxdur' is the negative of 'var'.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Salam! ... B: Salam, buyur, eşidirəm.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Sualım var.

The response 'Buyur, eşidirəm' (Go ahead, I'm listening) indicates a question was announced.

Match the Azerbaijani phrase with its English meaning.

1. Sualım var. 2. Sualın var? 3. Sualımız var.

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

Matching the possessive suffixes: -ım (my), -ın (your), -ımız (our).

Which phrase is most appropriate for a formal meeting?

You want to ask a question to a speaker at a conference.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Bağışlayın, bir sualım var idi.

The past-future 'var idi' and 'Bağışlayın' add a layer of formal politeness.

🎉 امتیاز: /5

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بانک تمرین

5 تمرین‌ها
Fill in the missing word to say 'I have a question.' جای خالی A1

Mənim bir ______ var.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: sualım

The suffix '-ım' indicates 'my'.

How do you say 'I don't have a question'? Choose A1

Sualım ...

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: yoxdur

'Yoxdur' is the negative of 'var'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: Salam! ... B: Salam, buyur, eşidirəm.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Sualım var.

The response 'Buyur, eşidirəm' (Go ahead, I'm listening) indicates a question was announced.

Match the Azerbaijani phrase with its English meaning. Match A2

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

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

Matching the possessive suffixes: -ım (my), -ın (your), -ımız (our).

Which phrase is most appropriate for a formal meeting? situation_matching B1

You want to ask a question to a speaker at a conference.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Bağışlayın, bir sualım var idi.

The past-future 'var idi' and 'Bağışlayın' add a layer of formal politeness.

🎉 امتیاز: /5

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend. The context and your tone of voice make it formal or informal.

No, that's incorrect. You should say 'Mənim sualım var' or just 'Sualım var.'

'Sual' is the standard word in Azerbaijani. 'Soru' is used in Turkish (from Turkey). While Azerbaijanis understand 'soru,' they rarely use it.

You say 'Sualın var?' (informal) or 'Sualınız var?' (formal).

The '-m' is a possessive suffix that means 'my'. Without it, the word is just 'question'.

Yes, it's very common to start an email with 'Sizə bir sualım var.'

Yes, but it's best to raise your hand while saying it.

You say 'Sual-larım var.' (Note the plural suffix -lar).

No, 'var' means 'there is'. Azerbaijani uses 'there is' to show possession.

Say '[Name] bəy/xanım, sizə bir sualım var.'

عبارات مرتبط

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Sual vermək

builds on

To ask a question

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Cavab vermək

contrast

To answer

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Maraqlanmaq

similar

To be interested / To inquire

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Sual-cavab

specialized form

Q&A session

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Bir dəqiqə olar?

similar

Can I have a minute?

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