Signification
Instruction to stop the light.
Contexte culturel
Azerbaijan is known as the 'Land of Fire'. The verb 'söndürmək' (to extinguish) is culturally significant as it relates to the ancient Zoroastrian fire temples where fires were kept burning eternally. In Baku, the 'City of Lights', there is a contrast between the bright, illuminated boulevards and the private 'İşığı söndür' moments in old Soviet-style apartments where energy saving is common. When a guest is staying over, the host might say 'İşığı söndür' as a way of saying 'make yourself at home and sleep whenever you like'. The phrase is the title of a very famous song by Röya, which shifted the phrase from a chore to a romantic context in the early 2000s.
The Fire Connection
Always remember that 'söndür' is for fire. If you can imagine putting out a flame, you're using the right word.
Politeness Matters
In Azerbaijan, being direct can be seen as bossy. Add 'zəhmət olmasa' (please) to sound like a local.
Signification
Instruction to stop the light.
The Fire Connection
Always remember that 'söndür' is for fire. If you can imagine putting out a flame, you're using the right word.
Politeness Matters
In Azerbaijan, being direct can be seen as bossy. Add 'zəhmət olmasa' (please) to sound like a local.
The 'Q' to 'Ğ' Rule
This is a great chance to practice the k/q mutation. Işıq -> İşığı. This happens with many Azerbaijani nouns!
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing suffix for 'light'.
İşıq___ söndür.
The accusative case '-ı' is needed because 'light' is the direct object.
Which verb is correct for turning off a light?
Otaqdan çıxanda...
'Söndür' is the correct verb for lights; 'bağla' is for doors/windows.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Çox işıqlıdır, yata bilmirəm. B: Yaxşı, indi ______.
If it's too bright and someone can't sleep, you should turn off the light.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are leaving the office and you are the last person.
It is standard practice to turn off the lights when leaving an empty office.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Söndür vs Bağla
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesİşıq___ söndür.
The accusative case '-ı' is needed because 'light' is the direct object.
Otaqdan çıxanda...
'Söndür' is the correct verb for lights; 'bağla' is for doors/windows.
A: Çox işıqlıdır, yata bilmirəm. B: Yaxşı, indi ______.
If it's too bright and someone can't sleep, you should turn off the light.
You are leaving the office and you are the last person.
It is standard practice to turn off the lights when leaving an empty office.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, 'bağla' is for physical closures like doors. For lights, use 'söndür'.
It's neutral for friends. For elders, use 'İşığı söndürün'.
Say 'İşıqları söndür'.
'İşığı yandır' (Turn on the light).
Yes, but 'Kompüteri söndür' is more common than 'Kompüterin işığını söndür'.
Because it's the specific object you are acting upon (accusative case).
You can just say 'Söndür!' if the context is obvious.
Yes, it means to extinguish a fire or a cigarette.
Zəhmət olmasa, işığı söndür.
Yes, most famously by the singer Röya.
Expressions liées
İşığı yandır
contrastTurn on the light
İşığı azalt
similarDim the light
Televizoru söndür
builds onTurn off the TV
Şamı üfür
specialized formBlow out the candle
Qaranlıqda oturmaq
similarTo sit in the dark
