Signification
A tree of great height.
Contexte culturel
The 'Chinar' tree is a symbol of endurance and is often protected by the state. Many 'hündür çinar' trees are over 500 years old. In villages, a tall tree in the center of the village (meydan) often serves as a meeting spot for elders (ağsaqqallar). The 'Tree of Life' motif in carpets often depicts a stylized tall tree, representing the connection between generations. Poets like Nizami Ganjavi often used the imagery of tall trees to describe the grace of a beloved or the strength of a hero.
The 'ü' Rule
Keep your lips rounded for both syllables in 'hündür' to sound like a native.
Avoid 'Uzun'
Remember: Trees are 'hündür', roads are 'uzun'.
Signification
A tree of great height.
The 'ü' Rule
Keep your lips rounded for both syllables in 'hündür' to sound like a native.
Avoid 'Uzun'
Remember: Trees are 'hündür', roads are 'uzun'.
Poetic Touch
Use 'uca' instead of 'hündür' if you want to sound more poetic or impressed by the tree's majesty.
Chinar Respect
If you see a very tall tree in Azerbaijan, it's likely a Chinar. Mentioning its height is a great conversation starter with locals.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct word for 'tall'.
Bu parkda çox ______ ağaclar var.
We use 'hündür' for the vertical height of trees.
Which sentence is correct?
Select the natural Azerbaijani sentence.
'Hündür' is the correct adjective for height, and it must come before the noun.
Match the Azerbaijani phrase with its English translation.
Match the following:
Simple vocabulary matching.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Bu ağac necədir? B: Bu çox ______ ______.
The speaker is describing the tree's height.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Hündür vs Uzun
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesBu parkda çox ______ ağaclar var.
We use 'hündür' for the vertical height of trees.
Select the natural Azerbaijani sentence.
'Hündür' is the correct adjective for height, and it must come before the noun.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Simple vocabulary matching.
A: Bu ağac necədir? B: Bu çox ______ ______.
The speaker is describing the tree's height.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, 'hündür bina' is the correct way to say 'tall building'.
They are synonyms, but 'uca' is more formal/poetic, while 'hündür' is more common and descriptive.
You say 'ən hündür ağac'.
It is 'hündür ağaclar'.
Yes, but 'uca dağ' is much more common in Azerbaijani.
Yes, it can mean both the living tree and the material (wood).
Yes, for example, 'hündür zürafə' (tall giraffe).
It's a variation that emphasizes the 'stature' or healthy growth of the tree.
It is neutral. It's used in both daily speech and formal reports.
You say 'alçaq ağac'.
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