Signification
To make fun of someone
Contexte culturel
In Baku, 'ələ salmaq' is a common part of 'neighborhood culture' (məhlə mədəniyyəti). Young men often engage in sharp-witted teasing to test each other's social standing. Meyxana is a traditional Azerbaijani literary and folk art. Performers use 'ələ salmaq' as a competitive tool to win over the audience by mocking their opponent's rhymes. In Azerbaijani schools, there is a strong emphasis on respect for teachers. A student who tries to 'ələ salmaq' a teacher faces severe disciplinary action and social stigma. Satirical magazines like 'Molla Nəsrəddin' used this idiom's concept to fight social ills. Today, TV shows like 'Qız Atası' use it for comedic effect.
Use with caution
Even if you mean it as a joke, 'ələ salmaq' can sound aggressive to someone you don't know well.
Case sensitivity
Never use the dative case (mənə, sənə). It's always accusative (məni, səni).
Signification
To make fun of someone
Use with caution
Even if you mean it as a joke, 'ələ salmaq' can sound aggressive to someone you don't know well.
Case sensitivity
Never use the dative case (mənə, sənə). It's always accusative (məni, səni).
Self-deprecating humor
Saying 'Özümü ələ salıram' (I'm making fun of myself) is a great way to show you are humble and have a good sense of humor.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the object.
Dostlar ___ (mən) ələ salırlar.
The idiom 'ələ salmaq' requires the accusative case. 'Məni' is the accusative form of 'mən'.
Which sentence means 'Don't make fun of the teacher'?
Müəllimi ələ salma.
Option B correctly uses the accusative 'Müəllimi' and the idiom 'ələ salma'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Someone is laughing at your new shoes. What do you say?
'Məni ələ salma' means 'Don't make fun of me', which fits the situation.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Niyə ağlayırsan? B: Sinif yoldaşlarım mənim köhnə telefonumu ___.
Mocking someone's old phone fits the context of why someone would be crying.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesDostlar ___ (mən) ələ salırlar.
The idiom 'ələ salmaq' requires the accusative case. 'Məni' is the accusative form of 'mən'.
Müəllimi ələ salma.
Option B correctly uses the accusative 'Müəllimi' and the idiom 'ələ salma'.
Someone is laughing at your new shoes. What do you say?
'Məni ələ salma' means 'Don't make fun of me', which fits the situation.
A: Niyə ağlayırsan? B: Sinif yoldaşlarım mənim köhnə telefonumu ___.
Mocking someone's old phone fits the context of why someone would be crying.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsNot necessarily. Between close friends, it's a sign of intimacy and shared humor. However, with strangers or elders, it's very rude.
'Zarafat etmək' is to tell a joke or act funny. 'Ələ salmaq' is specifically targeting a person to make them the object of the joke.
No, you only 'ələ salmaq' people or their actions/traits. You can't 'mock' a chair in Azerbaijani using this phrase.
Use the passive form: 'Mən ələ salındım'.
Expressions liées
Dolamaq
synonymTo pull someone's leg / To prank.
Lağ etmək
similarTo mock / To jeer.
Zarafat etmək
contrastTo joke.
Məzələnmək
similarTo tease for fun.
