Signification
Indicating a desire to ask something
Contexte culturel
In Azerbaijani schools, students usually stand up when asking a question to show respect to the teacher. In meetings, it's common to wait for the speaker to finish before saying 'Bir sualım var.' Interrupting mid-sentence is generally frowned upon. On Azerbaijani Instagram/TikTok, 'Sualım var' is a common sticker used in stories to invite followers to ask questions. If a guest says 'Sualım var,' the host will often stop everything to answer, as helping a guest is a top priority.
Add 'Bir'
Always add 'bir' (one) to sound more natural: 'Bir sualım var.'
Don't forget the suffix
Saying just 'Sual var' means 'There is a question' (general), not 'I have a question.'
Signification
Indicating a desire to ask something
Add 'Bir'
Always add 'bir' (one) to sound more natural: 'Bir sualım var.'
Don't forget the suffix
Saying just 'Sual var' means 'There is a question' (general), not 'I have a question.'
The 'idi' trick
Use 'Sualım var idi' (I had a question) even if you still have it—it sounds very polite and humble in Azerbaijani.
Eye Contact
When saying this to an elder, maintain brief eye contact then look slightly down as a sign of respect.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to say 'I have a question.'
Mənim bir ______ var.
The suffix '-ım' indicates 'my'.
How do you say 'I don't have a question'?
Sualım ...
'Yoxdur' is the negative of 'var'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Salam! ... B: Salam, buyur, eşidirəm.
The response 'Buyur, eşidirəm' (Go ahead, I'm listening) indicates a question was announced.
Match the Azerbaijani phrase with its English meaning.
1. Sualım var. 2. Sualın var? 3. Sualımız var.
Matching the possessive suffixes: -ım (my), -ın (your), -ımız (our).
Which phrase is most appropriate for a formal meeting?
You want to ask a question to a speaker at a conference.
The past-future 'var idi' and 'Bağışlayın' add a layer of formal politeness.
🎉 Score : /5
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
5 exercicesMənim bir ______ var.
The suffix '-ım' indicates 'my'.
Sualım ...
'Yoxdur' is the negative of 'var'.
A: Salam! ... B: Salam, buyur, eşidirəm.
The response 'Buyur, eşidirəm' (Go ahead, I'm listening) indicates a question was announced.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Matching the possessive suffixes: -ım (my), -ın (your), -ımız (our).
You want to ask a question to a speaker at a conference.
The past-future 'var idi' and 'Bağışlayın' add a layer of formal politeness.
🎉 Score : /5
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend. The context and your tone of voice make it formal or informal.
No, that's incorrect. You should say 'Mənim sualım var' or just 'Sualım var.'
'Sual' is the standard word in Azerbaijani. 'Soru' is used in Turkish (from Turkey). While Azerbaijanis understand 'soru,' they rarely use it.
You say 'Sualın var?' (informal) or 'Sualınız var?' (formal).
The '-m' is a possessive suffix that means 'my'. Without it, the word is just 'question'.
Yes, it's very common to start an email with 'Sizə bir sualım var.'
Yes, but it's best to raise your hand while saying it.
You say 'Sual-larım var.' (Note the plural suffix -lar).
No, 'var' means 'there is'. Azerbaijani uses 'there is' to show possession.
Say '[Name] bəy/xanım, sizə bir sualım var.'
Expressions liées
Sual vermək
builds onTo ask a question
Cavab vermək
contrastTo answer
Maraqlanmaq
similarTo be interested / To inquire
Sual-cavab
specialized formQ&A session
Bir dəqiqə olar?
similarCan I have a minute?
