Signification
A family with many members.
Contexte culturel
In Azerbaijan, a 'böyük ailə' is often centered around the 'nənə' (grandmother). She is the glue that keeps the cousins and siblings together, often hosting Sunday dinners. Similar to Azerbaijan, the 'Geniş aile' concept is celebrated in Turkish soap operas, emphasizing that a big family means you are never alone in times of trouble. In countries like Uzbekistan, the 'böyük ailə' often lives in a 'mahalla' (neighborhood) where everyone is related, blurring the lines between family and neighbors. In Baku, 'böyük ailə' might just mean 3 children, but in rural areas like Quba or Lankaran, it can mean 10+ people living in one courtyard.
Use it as a compliment
Telling someone they have a 'böyük ailə' is usually seen as a positive observation about their wealth of relationships.
Don't pluralize 'ailə' unnecessarily
Even if there are 20 people, it is still one 'ailə'. Only use 'ailələr' if you are talking about multiple different families.
Signification
A family with many members.
Use it as a compliment
Telling someone they have a 'böyük ailə' is usually seen as a positive observation about their wealth of relationships.
Don't pluralize 'ailə' unnecessarily
Even if there are 20 people, it is still one 'ailə'. Only use 'ailələr' if you are talking about multiple different families.
Combine with 'Maşallah'
When someone says they have a 'böyük ailə', it is culturally polite to say 'Maşallah' to ward off the evil eye.
The 'Ocaq' concept
Remember that a 'böyük ailə' is often referred to as a 'böyük ocaq' (big hearth), symbolizing warmth and hospitality.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'böyük ailə'.
Mənim beş qardaşım var, mən ______ gəlirəm.
The verb 'gəlmək' (to come) requires the ablative case (-dan/-dən).
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct option:
The 'var' construction requires the possessive form of the noun.
Match the Azerbaijani phrase with its English translation.
Match the following:
This tests your knowledge of Azerbaijani postpositions and cases.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Sizin eviniz niyə belə böyükdür? B: Çünki biz ______.
A large house is usually needed for a large family.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a wedding with 50 relatives. What do you say?
A wedding with many relatives is a classic 'böyük ailə' moment.
🎉 Score : /5
Aides visuelles
Family Types
Size
- • Böyük ailə
- • Kiçik ailə
Type
- • Nüvə ailəsi
- • Geniş ailə
Banque d exercices
5 exercicesMənim beş qardaşım var, mən ______ gəlirəm.
The verb 'gəlmək' (to come) requires the ablative case (-dan/-dən).
Select the correct option:
The 'var' construction requires the possessive form of the noun.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
This tests your knowledge of Azerbaijani postpositions and cases.
A: Sizin eviniz niyə belə böyükdür? B: Çünki biz ______.
A large house is usually needed for a large family.
You are at a wedding with 50 relatives. What do you say?
A wedding with many relatives is a classic 'böyük ailə' moment.
🎉 Score : /5
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsUsually, three or more children are considered the start of a 'böyük ailə' in modern Azerbaijan.
Yes, it's common to say 'Biz bir böyük ailəyik' (We are one big family) in corporate settings.
For family size, yes. 'Yekə' also means big but is too informal and sounds slightly rude here.
Yes, 'böyük ailə' often implies the extended family including cousins and aunts.
The opposite is 'kiçik ailə' (small family) or 'nüvə ailəsi' (nuclear family).
It is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal settings.
You say 'Mən böyük ailə istəyirəm'.
Not a single word, but 'çoxuşaqlı' is the most accurate term.
Yes, especially in rural areas, though urban families are getting smaller.
No, 'böyük' only means 'big' or 'great' in this context. 'Old' is 'qoca' or 'köhnə'.
You say 'O, böyük ailədəndir'.
Yes, many songs about the motherland or childhood mention the 'böyük ailə'.
Expressions liées
Geniş ailə
synonymExtended family
Çoxuşaqlı ailə
specialized formFamily with many children
Kiçik ailə
contrastSmall family
Ailə üzvü
builds onFamily member
Qohum-əqrəba
similarKith and kin
