Signification
Using public transportation.
Contexte culturel
In Baku, the 'BakuBus' system is very modern. You must enter through the front door and tap your BakıKart. In older 'marşrut' buses, you can enter through any door and pay the driver directly. In rural areas, buses (often called 'Rayon avtobusu') might not have fixed stops. You 'minmək' by waving your hand on the side of the road. The concept of 'mounting' transport is shared across Turkic cultures, reflecting a shared history of nomadic horse-riding. The phrase was standardized during the Soviet era when public transport became the primary way for the proletariat to reach factories.
The 'A' Rule
Always remember the '-a' suffix. Without it, the sentence feels incomplete to a native speaker.
Seat Etiquette
If you are young, be prepared to stand up if an older person boards. It's the best way to show respect.
Signification
Using public transportation.
The 'A' Rule
Always remember the '-a' suffix. Without it, the sentence feels incomplete to a native speaker.
Seat Etiquette
If you are young, be prepared to stand up if an older person boards. It's the best way to show respect.
BakıKart
In Baku, you cannot pay cash on red buses. Make sure your card is loaded before you 'minmək'!
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct suffix for the word 'avtobus'.
Mən hər gün işə getmək üçün avtobus___ minirəm.
The verb 'minmək' requires the dative case suffix '-a'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct way to say 'I got on the bus'.
Azerbaijani requires the dative case '-a' with the verb 'minmək'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Haradasan? B: Dayanacaqdayam, indi _________.
In the context of being at a bus stop and answering 'where are you', 'getting on the bus' is a logical action.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are telling a tourist which bus to take.
'Minməlisiniz' means 'you must get on/take'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesMən hər gün işə getmək üçün avtobus___ minirəm.
The verb 'minmək' requires the dative case suffix '-a'.
Select the correct way to say 'I got on the bus'.
Azerbaijani requires the dative case '-a' with the verb 'minmək'.
A: Haradasan? B: Dayanacaqdayam, indi _________.
In the context of being at a bus stop and answering 'where are you', 'getting on the bus' is a logical action.
You are telling a tourist which bus to take.
'Minməlisiniz' means 'you must get on/take'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, you can say 'Taksiyə minmək', but 'Taksiyə oturmaq' is also common.
It is 'Avtobusa' because of vowel harmony; 'u' is a back vowel, so it takes 'a'.
You say 'Avtobusu qaçırdım'.
Yes, 'Velosipedə minmək' is the correct term.
It is neutral and can be used in any setting.
You say 'Avtobusdayam'.
The opposite is 'düşmək' (to get off).
Yes, 'Təyyarəyə minmək' is standard.
It's a linguistic leftover from the history of riding horses.
You might hear 'minişmək' in very casual, group contexts, but it's rare.
Expressions liées
Avtobusdan düşmək
contrastTo get off the bus
Avtobusu qaçırmaq
similarTo miss the bus
Avtobus gözləmək
builds onTo wait for the bus
Qatar minmək
specialized formTo board a train
Maşına minmək
similarTo get in a car
