Signification
Feeling a lack of interest.
Contexte culturel
Azerbaijanis often use 'Canım sıxılır' as a way to suggest getting tea. Tea culture is the primary social lubricant to cure boredom. In Baku, 'Bulvar' (the seaside promenade) is the place people go when their 'canı sıxılır'. Walking by the Caspian Sea is the standard remedy. Parents often tell children 'Canın sıxılmasın' (Don't let your soul be squeezed) as a way to comfort them when they are restless. In villages, boredom is often solved by visiting neighbors without an invitation. Saying 'Canım sıxıldı, gəldim sizə' is perfectly acceptable.
Drop the Pronoun
You don't need to say 'Mənim'. Just say 'Canım sıxılır'. It sounds more native.
Not for Grief
Don't use this if someone's dog died. It's too light for real tragedy.
Signification
Feeling a lack of interest.
Drop the Pronoun
You don't need to say 'Mənim'. Just say 'Canım sıxılır'. It sounds more native.
Not for Grief
Don't use this if someone's dog died. It's too light for real tragedy.
Add 'Lap'
Add 'lap' for emphasis: 'Canım lap sıxıldı' (I'm really bored).
The Tea Cure
If someone says this to you, the polite response is to suggest an activity or a drink.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct possessive form of 'Can'.
Mənim ______ sıxılır, gəl parka gedək.
Since the sentence starts with 'Mənim' (My), you must use 'canım'.
Which sentence means 'He is bored'?
Choose the correct translation:
'Onun' means 'His/Her', so 'Onun canı' is the correct form.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Bu film çox maraqsızdır. B: Hə, mənim də _________.
Person B is agreeing that they are also bored.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You have been waiting for a bus for 40 minutes in the cold.
Waiting for a long time causes boredom and restlessness.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
When is your 'Can' squeezed?
Places
- • Home
- • School
- • Waiting room
Activities
- • Long books
- • Bad movies
- • Queuing
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesMənim ______ sıxılır, gəl parka gedək.
Since the sentence starts with 'Mənim' (My), you must use 'canım'.
Choose the correct translation:
'Onun' means 'His/Her', so 'Onun canı' is the correct form.
A: Bu film çox maraqsızdır. B: Hə, mənim də _________.
Person B is agreeing that they are also bored.
You have been waiting for a bus for 40 minutes in the cold.
Waiting for a long time causes boredom and restlessness.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, it is the most direct equivalent, though it literally means 'My soul is squeezed'.
No, it's too informal. It sounds like you are complaining about being bored with the interview!
In Baku, they are often the same. However, 'Darıxıram' also means 'I miss you', whereas 'Canım sıxılır' never does.
Use the past tense: 'Canım sıxıldı'.
Yes, it implies their lesson is boring. Use it with friends instead.
Yes, it means 'I got bored of the book'.
It can imply a mild, restless sadness, but it's mostly about boredom.
There isn't a direct opposite idiom, but you can say 'Çox maraqlıdır' (It's very interesting) or 'Əylənirəm' (I'm having fun).
Yes: 'Kinoya baxanda canım sıxıldı'.
In this idiom, yes. You must specify whose 'can' is being squeezed.
Expressions liées
Darıxmaq
similarTo miss someone or to be bored.
Ürəyi sıxılmaq
similarTo feel anxious or heavy-hearted.
Bezmişəm
builds onI am fed up.
Ruhu daralmaq
specialized formTo feel spiritually suffocated.
Boş-bekar qalmaq
contrastTo be idle/have nothing to do.
