Signification
Asking someone to increase their volume.
Contexte culturel
In Azerbaijani tea houses (çayxana), the environment is naturally loud. Asking someone to 'bərkdən danış' is very common and not considered rude among friends. While Turkish is similar, they more frequently use 'Yüksek sesle' (with high voice). 'Berk' in Turkish usually just means 'solid' and is less common for volume. In Tabriz and other regions, 'bərkdən' is also used, but you might hear Persian-influenced structures as well. However, 'bərkdən danış' remains a core Turkic expression. Across the Caucasus, directness in speech is valued. Asking someone to speak up is seen as a practical necessity rather than an interruption.
Politeness counts
Always add 'zəhmət olmasa' (please) if you aren't talking to a close friend.
Don't shout
There is a difference between 'bərkdən danışmaq' (speaking loudly) and 'qışqırmaq' (shouting). Don't cross the line!
Signification
Asking someone to increase their volume.
Politeness counts
Always add 'zəhmət olmasa' (please) if you aren't talking to a close friend.
Don't shout
There is a difference between 'bərkdən danışmaq' (speaking loudly) and 'qışqırmaq' (shouting). Don't cross the line!
The '-dən' rule
This suffix is used for many adverbs. Learn it once, use it for 'bərkdən' (loudly), 'yavaşdan' (quietly/slowly), and 'ucadan' (highly).
Public spaces
In Baku metros, speaking 'bərkdən' on the phone is often frowned upon by the older generation.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to ask someone to speak louder.
Mən sizi eşitmirəm, lütfən bir az ________ danışın.
'Bərkdən' is the correct adverb for 'loudly'.
Which sentence is the most polite way to ask a teacher to speak louder?
Müəllimə necə demək olar?
Adding 'zəhmət olmasa' and using the plural '-ın' ending is respectful.
Match the Azerbaijani phrase with its English meaning.
Match the pairs:
These are all common communication commands.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Alo, salam. B: Salam, eşidilmir. A: İndi necədir? B: Yenə eyni. Lütfən, ________.
In a phone call where someone isn't heard, you ask them to speak louder.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Bərk vs. Uca
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesMən sizi eşitmirəm, lütfən bir az ________ danışın.
'Bərkdən' is the correct adverb for 'loudly'.
Müəllimə necə demək olar?
Adding 'zəhmət olmasa' and using the plural '-ın' ending is respectful.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are all common communication commands.
A: Alo, salam. B: Salam, eşidilmir. A: İndi necədir? B: Yenə eyni. Lütfən, ________.
In a phone call where someone isn't heard, you ask them to speak louder.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsIt depends on the tone and the person. To a friend, it's fine. To a stranger, add 'zəhmət olmasa'.
Grammatically, it's better to say 'Bərkdən danış'. 'Bərk danış' sounds incomplete.
'Bərkdən' is more common for volume. 'Ucadan' is more formal and can mean 'from a high place'.
You say 'Belə bərkdən danışma'.
No, it can mean hard, firm, or fast depending on the verb it modifies.
No, for music use 'Səsini qaldır' (Turn up the volume). 'Bərkdən danış' is only for human speech.
Yes, 'Səsini çıxart' can be used informally to mean 'Speak up'.
Use the plural: 'Bərkdən danışın'.
Use 'Aydın danış' instead.
In Turkey, they usually say 'Yüksek sesle konuş'. 'Bərkdən danış' is specific to Azerbaijani.
No, it's a spoken command. In an email, you would use more formal language.
The opposite is 'Yavaşdan danış' or 'Alçaq səslə danış'.
Expressions liées
Yavaş danış
contrastSpeak slowly or quietly
Uca səslə
synonymWith a high voice
Səsini qaldırmaq
similarTo raise one's voice
Pıçıldamaq
contrastTo whisper
Qışqırmaq
specialized formTo shout
