Signification
Depending on context, to revive or pass.
Contexte culturel
The word 'Can' is used so frequently that it defines the 'warmth' of the language. 'Can vermək' is seen as a divine or noble act when it involves sacrifice. In Sufi philosophy, which influenced Azerbaijani literature, 'can vermək' is the ultimate goal—returning the soul to the Beloved (God). Farmers use 'can vermək' specifically for the first irrigation of the season, which is celebrated as a life-giving event. Young people use it for 'vibe' or 'energy'. A good DJ 'can verir' to the party.
Use for Nature
Whenever you see flowers blooming or rain falling, use 'can verir'. It's the most natural context for a learner.
Be Careful with Death
Only use the 'dying' sense if you are sure of the context. It can be very graphic/emotional.
Signification
Depending on context, to revive or pass.
Use for Nature
Whenever you see flowers blooming or rain falling, use 'can verir'. It's the most natural context for a learner.
Be Careful with Death
Only use the 'dying' sense if you are sure of the context. It can be very graphic/emotional.
Metaphorical Use
Use it in job interviews! Say 'I want to give life to your new projects' (Yeni layihələrinizə can vermək istəyirəm). It sounds very proactive.
The 'Can' Response
Remember that 'Can' is also a response. If someone says 'Can vermək', they are talking about life. If they just say 'Can!', they are being sweet to you.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'can vermək'.
Bahar gəldi və bütün təbiətə ______.
Spring (Bahar) gives life to nature, so 'can verdi' is the logical choice.
Match the sentence to the correct context.
Sentence: 'O, qollarımda can verdi.'
This sentence means 'He passed away in my arms', which fits a sad movie scene.
Which sentence uses the idiom metaphorically for art?
Choose the best option:
This means 'The artist's brush gave life to the canvas', a classic metaphorical use.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Bu köhnə park çox qaranlıqdır. B: Yeni işıqlar bura ______.
New lights will 'revive' or 'give life' to the dark park.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Where to use 'Can Vermək'
Nature
- • Rain
- • Spring
- • Fertilizer
Creativity
- • Painting
- • Writing
- • Acting
Solemnity
- • Hospital
- • History
- • Poetry
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesBahar gəldi və bütün təbiətə ______.
Spring (Bahar) gives life to nature, so 'can verdi' is the logical choice.
Sentence: 'O, qollarımda can verdi.'
This sentence means 'He passed away in my arms', which fits a sad movie scene.
Choose the best option:
This means 'The artist's brush gave life to the canvas', a classic metaphorical use.
A: Bu köhnə park çox qaranlıqdır. B: Yeni işıqlar bura ______.
New lights will 'revive' or 'give life' to the dark park.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes! 'Adapter telefona can verir' is a very common modern way to say the charger is reviving the phone.
'Canlandırmaq' is 'to animate' or 'to bring to life'. 'Can vermək' is more idiomatic and poetic.
Not necessarily painfully, but it describes the *process* of the soul leaving the body. It's descriptive.
Absolutely. 'Yeni müdir şirkətə can verdi' (The new manager gave life to the company) is perfect.
It's neutral. It works in a poem, a news report, or a conversation with your grandma.
'Can almaq' (to take life) is the direct opposite.
Use 'O, mənim üçün canından keçdi' or 'O, mənə can verdi'.
It is a Persian loanword used in many Turkic languages, including Azerbaijani and Turkish.
Only if the food is so good it 'revives' you. 'Bu şorba mənə can verdi.'
Because 'giving' can mean bestowing (to a plant) or surrendering (to God/death).
Expressions liées
Canlanmaq
similarTo come to life
Can qoymaq
builds onTo work very hard
Nəfəs vermək
synonymTo give breath
Ruhlandırmaq
similarTo encourage/inspire
Canı çıxmaq
contrastTo die/be exhausted
