Signification
Providing a response.
Contexte culturel
In Azerbaijani culture, silence is often interpreted as 'yes' in romantic proposals, but in daily life, not answering an elder is a major faux pas. While 'cevap vermek' is used, 'yanıtlamak' is very common in Turkish media, which influences Azerbaijani TV and youth speech. In Tabriz and other southern regions, the Persian influence might lead to more frequent use of 'cavab vermək' in legalistic contexts. Similar constructions exist in Uzbek (javob bermoq), showing the shared linguistic heritage of the Silk Road.
The Dative Rule
Always remember the '-a' or '-ə' suffix. It's the most common mistake for beginners.
Don't be rude
Be careful with 'cavab qaytarmaq'—it means you are being cheeky or disrespectful.
Signification
Providing a response.
The Dative Rule
Always remember the '-a' or '-ə' suffix. It's the most common mistake for beginners.
Don't be rude
Be careful with 'cavab qaytarmaq'—it means you are being cheeky or disrespectful.
Phone Etiquette
If you miss a call, it's polite to text 'Zənginizə cavab verə bilmədim' (I couldn't answer your call).
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct case ending for 'sual' (question).
Mən sual___ cavab verirəm.
The verb 'cavab vermək' requires the dative case (-a/-ə).
Which sentence is correct?
Select the natural way to say 'Answer the phone'.
In Azerbaijani, you answer 'to' the phone using the dative case.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Niyə mənə ____? B: Bağışla, telefonum sönmüşdü.
The context of the phone being off suggests a missed response/call.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesMən sual___ cavab verirəm.
The verb 'cavab vermək' requires the dative case (-a/-ə).
Select the natural way to say 'Answer the phone'.
In Azerbaijani, you answer 'to' the phone using the dative case.
A: Niyə mənə ____? B: Bağışla, telefonum sönmüşdü.
The context of the phone being off suggests a missed response/call.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes, it is perfectly natural to say 'Emaila cavab verdim'.
'Cavablandırmaq' is slightly more formal and is often used in official documents or exams.
You say 'Cavabı bilmirəm'. Note that here 'cavab' takes the accusative because it's the object of 'bilmək'.
Absolutely, it is the standard way to ask a friend to reply to you.
Expressions liées
Sual vermək
contrastTo ask a question
Cavab qaytarmaq
specialized formTo talk back rudely
Qarşılıq vermək
similarTo reciprocate
Məsuliyyət daşımaq
builds onTo bear responsibility
Söz vermək
similarTo promise
