Signification
A child who is very clever.
Contexte culturel
Praising a child as 'ağıllı' is often a indirect way to praise the parents' 'tərbiyə' (upbringing). In Turkey, 'Akıllı çocuk' is used identically, but there is a stronger emphasis on 'Uslu' for behavior. Similar Turkic roots exist, where 'Aqlli' (Uzbek) carries the same weight of wisdom and social propriety. Azerbaijani parents abroad often use this phrase to maintain cultural standards of respect and academic focus.
Double Meaning
Remember that if a parent says this, they probably mean 'thanks for being quiet'.
Adult Usage
Never call your boss an 'ağıllı uşaq' unless you want to get fired for being patronizing!
Signification
A child who is very clever.
Double Meaning
Remember that if a parent says this, they probably mean 'thanks for being quiet'.
Adult Usage
Never call your boss an 'ağıllı uşaq' unless you want to get fired for being patronizing!
The 'Maşallah' Factor
When praising a child as 'ağıllı', it is common to add 'Maşallah' to avoid the 'evil eye'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to praise the child.
Mənim oğlum dərslərini çox yaxşı oxuyur. O, çox ___ uşaqdır.
Since he studies well, 'ağıllı' (smart) is the appropriate compliment.
Which sentence is used to tell a child to behave?
Choose the correct command:
'Ağıllı uşaq ol' is the standard way to say 'Behave yourself'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
A child solves a difficult puzzle.
Solving a puzzle demonstrates intelligence, deserving the 'ağıllı' compliment.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Sənin qızın neçə dil bilir? B: Üç dil bilir. A: Maşallah, ___!
Knowing three languages is a sign of being very smart.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesMənim oğlum dərslərini çox yaxşı oxuyur. O, çox ___ uşaqdır.
Since he studies well, 'ağıllı' (smart) is the appropriate compliment.
Choose the correct command:
'Ağıllı uşaq ol' is the standard way to say 'Behave yourself'.
A child solves a difficult puzzle.
Solving a puzzle demonstrates intelligence, deserving the 'ağıllı' compliment.
A: Sənin qızın neçə dil bilir? B: Üç dil bilir. A: Maşallah, ___!
Knowing three languages is a sign of being very smart.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes! Azerbaijani has no gender. 'Uşaq' means child (boy or girl).
'Ağıllı' is much more common and natural for daily life. 'Zəkalı' sounds like a newspaper article.
Not always, but in 80% of parenting contexts, it implies the child is following rules.
Add 'ən' before the phrase: 'Ən ağıllı uşaq'.
Yes, but 'ağıllı gənc' (smart youth) might be more respectful as they get older.
The opposite is 'ağılsız uşaq' (foolish child) or 'dəcəl uşaq' (naughty child).
No! They sound slightly similar to English ears, but 'ağıllı' is a high compliment.
If someone says this to an adult, they are telling you to 'be reasonable' or 'stop acting like a fool'.
Yes, it's very common to call a dog an 'ağıllı uşaq' or 'ağıllı bala' when they obey a command.
It is neutral. You can use it with a president's child or a neighbor's child.
Expressions liées
Ağıllı bala
similarSmart baby/dear child
Zəkalı uşaq
specialized formIntellectual child
Dəcəl uşaq
contrastNaughty/mischievous child
Sözəbaxan uşaq
similarObedient child
Ağıllı ol
builds onBehave yourself / Be smart
