Signification
Becoming upset or annoyed.
Contexte culturel
It is common for parents to use 'acıqlanmaq' as a disciplinary tool. A 'bitter' face is often enough to correct a child's behavior without physical punishment. In the fast-paced life of Baku, 'əsəbiləşmək' is often used more than 'acıqlanmaq' to describe the stress of city life, though the latter remains the standard for personal interactions. In villages, 'acıqlanmaq' can also imply a loss of hospitality. If a host 'acıqlanır', it is a serious social breach. Classic poets often contrast 'acıq' (bitterness/anger) with 'şirin' (sweetness/love) to show the duality of human emotions.
The Dative Rule
Always remember the person you are mad at gets the -a or -ə suffix. It's like you are sending your anger 'to' them.
Don't over-use it
In Azerbaijan, being 'acıqlı' too often can make you seem like a difficult person. Use it sparingly!
Signification
Becoming upset or annoyed.
The Dative Rule
Always remember the person you are mad at gets the -a or -ə suffix. It's like you are sending your anger 'to' them.
Don't over-use it
In Azerbaijan, being 'acıqlı' too often can make you seem like a difficult person. Use it sparingly!
The 'n' is key
That little 'n' in 'lan' makes it about your feelings. Without it, you're just talking about bitter food.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'acıqlanmaq' in the past tense.
Dünən anam mənə ____.
Since the sentence starts with 'Dünən' (Yesterday), we need the past tense.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
How do you say 'Don't get angry at me'?
The verb 'acıqlanmaq' requires the dative case (-a/-ə).
Complete the dialogue.
A: Niyə belə qışqırırsan? B: Çünki mən çox ____.
B is explaining their current state of being angry.
Match the situation to the sentence.
Situation: A boss sees a mistake in a report.
A boss would likely get annoyed or scold an employee for a mistake.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesDünən anam mənə ____.
Since the sentence starts with 'Dünən' (Yesterday), we need the past tense.
How do you say 'Don't get angry at me'?
The verb 'acıqlanmaq' requires the dative case (-a/-ə).
A: Niyə belə qışqırırsan? B: Çünki mən çox ____.
B is explaining their current state of being angry.
Situation: A boss sees a mistake in a report.
A boss would likely get annoyed or scold an employee for a mistake.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNot necessarily. It's a natural expression of emotion. However, using it towards elders is considered disrespectful.
'Acıqlanmaq' is more about the outward expression/scolding, while 'əsəbiləşmək' is more about the internal feeling of being stressed or annoyed.
Yes, you can say 'Mən qırılan saata acıqlandım' (I got annoyed at the broken watch).
Use the causative form: 'Mən onu acıqlandırıram'.
Yes, 'acıq' means anger or bitterness.
Only if describing a past situation professionally. Don't say you 'acıqlanırsan' easily!
No, it specifically implies irritation or anger, not sadness.
The opposite would be 'sevinmək' (to be happy) or 'sakitləşmək' (to calm down).
Children often say 'Mən sənə acıqlıyam' (I am mad at you) when playing.
Yes, many pop songs use it to describe lovers' quarrels.
Expressions liées
əsəbiləşmək
synonymto get nervous or angry
hirslənmək
synonymto get furious
qəzəblənmək
specialized formto be enraged
acıqlandırmaq
builds onto make someone angry
küsmək
contrastto be offended/silent
