Signification
Commonly used to express high approval.
Contexte culturel
Enthusiasm is a sign of respect. If you are too neutral, people might think you are unhappy or bored. Bakuvians often mix Russian words with 'Əla' (e.g., 'Vobşe əla'). This reflects the city's cosmopolitan history. The phrase 'Əla-fısqırıq' is a rhythmic slang used to show you are 'in the know' with modern street talk.
The 'Əla' Face
When saying 'Əla!', always raise your eyebrows and smile. The word is 50% sound and 50% facial expression.
Don't be flat
Saying 'Əla' with a flat, monotone voice can sound sarcastic. Keep it energetic!
Signification
Commonly used to express high approval.
The 'Əla' Face
When saying 'Əla!', always raise your eyebrows and smile. The word is 50% sound and 50% facial expression.
Don't be flat
Saying 'Əla' with a flat, monotone voice can sound sarcastic. Keep it energetic!
Teste-toi
Choose the best response to: 'Mən yeni iş tapdım!' (I found a new job!)
Mən yeni iş tapdım!
'Əla' is the perfect enthusiastic response to good news.
Complete the sentence to say 'The tea is excellent.'
Çay ______.
Adding the '-dır' suffix makes it 'is excellent'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You just tasted the best kebab of your life.
For the 'best' of something, 'Əla' is more appropriate than 'Yaxşı'.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
When to say Əla!
Food
- • Kebab
- • Plov
- • Baklava
News
- • New job
- • Wedding
- • Passed exam
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesMən yeni iş tapdım!
'Əla' is the perfect enthusiastic response to good news.
Çay ______.
Adding the '-dır' suffix makes it 'is excellent'.
Situation: You just tasted the best kebab of your life.
For the 'best' of something, 'Əla' is more appropriate than 'Yaxşı'.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsYes, but it's less common as a slang exclamation. They prefer 'Harika' or 'Süper'. In Azerbaijan, 'Əla' is the #1 choice.
Yes! 'O, əla insandır' means 'He/She is a great person'.
Expressions liées
Mükəmməl
synonymPerfect
Gözəl
similarBeautiful/Good
Yaxşı
contrastGood
Bomba kimi
slangLike a bomb (Great)
