Signification
Declining an offer or desire.
Contexte culturel
The 'Three Times' Rule: In many traditional families, a host will offer food or tea at least three times. Your first 'İstəmirəm' is seen as politeness. You must be firm but kind if you truly don't want more. In modern Baku, 'İstəmirəm' is used more directly in business and fast-paced environments, though 'Sağ olun' is still almost always attached. The influence of Persian 'Taarof' is stronger here. 'İstəmirəm' might be said even when the person actually wants the item, as a sign of humility. Refusing food in a village can sometimes be taken personally. It's better to say 'Doymuşam' (I am full) than just 'İstəmirəm'.
The 'Sağ Ol' Sandwich
Always wrap your 'İstəmirəm' in thanks. 'Çox sağ olun, istəmirəm, təşəkkürlər' makes you sound like a native.
Avoid 'Yox' alone
Just saying 'Yox' (No) can sound aggressive. Always follow it with 'istəmirəm'.
Signification
Declining an offer or desire.
The 'Sağ Ol' Sandwich
Always wrap your 'İstəmirəm' in thanks. 'Çox sağ olun, istəmirəm, təşəkkürlər' makes you sound like a native.
Avoid 'Yox' alone
Just saying 'Yox' (No) can sound aggressive. Always follow it with 'istəmirəm'.
Body Language
A slight tilt of the head and a hand placed on the chest while saying 'İstəmirəm' is the ultimate sign of a polite Azerbaijani refusal.
Teste-toi
Complete the sentence to say 'I don't want tea.'
Mən çay ______.
The first person singular negative form is 'istəmirəm'.
How do you politely decline an offer of more food?
A: Daha çox plov istəyirsiniz? B: _______.
'Çox sağ olun' adds the necessary politeness to the refusal.
Choose the best response for a friend asking to go to the park.
Dost: Gəl parka gedək! Sən: Yox, mən ______ istəmirəm.
'Getmək' means 'to go', which fits the context of going to a park.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are in a shop and don't like the color of a shirt.
This directly addresses the object (the color) you don't want.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesMən çay ______.
The first person singular negative form is 'istəmirəm'.
A: Daha çox plov istəyirsiniz? B: _______.
'Çox sağ olun' adds the necessary politeness to the refusal.
Dost: Gəl parka gedək! Sən: Yox, mən ______ istəmirəm.
'Getmək' means 'to go', which fits the context of going to a park.
Situation: You are in a shop and don't like the color of a shirt.
This directly addresses the object (the color) you don't want.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, it is neutral. However, using it without 'sağ olun' (thank you) can sound blunt in social settings.
Use the infinitive 'getmək' before the phrase: 'Getmək istəmirəm'.
'İstəmirəm' is for 'I', while 'İstəmirik' is for 'We'.
Yes, 'Səni istəmirəm' means 'I don't want you', but be careful as this is very strong and usually used in breakups.
Say 'Heç nə istəmirəm'.
'İstəməz' is a more formal, slightly old-fashioned way to say 'No need' or 'It's not wanted'.
Almost. In Turkish it is 'İstemiyorum'. The Azerbaijani version is slightly shorter and uses 'ə' instead of 'e'.
Danışmaq istəmirəm.
Add 'artıq' (already/anymore): 'Artıq istəmirəm'.
Yes, if declining an offer or a specific condition, but use a full sentence like 'Bu şərtlərlə razılaşmaq istəmirəm'.
Expressions liées
Lazım deyil
similarIt is not necessary
Xoşlamıram
similarI don't like
İstəyirəm
contrastI want
Nifrət edirəm
contrastI hate
Arzu etmirəm
specialized formI do not wish/desire
