Signification
Asking someone to say something again
Contexte culturel
In Azerbaijan, it is common to use 'Zəhmət olmasa' (Please) before or after 'Təkrar edin' to avoid sounding too demanding. Students always use the '-in' form with teachers as a sign of 'hörmət' (respect). When a guest doesn't understand a host, the host will often repeat themselves multiple times without being asked, but 'Təkrar edin' is the polite way for the guest to prompt this. In Baku's business world, clarity is valued, and asking for repetition is seen as a sign of diligence rather than a lack of language skill.
The 'Siz' Rule
When in doubt, always use 'Təkrar edin' instead of 'Təkrar et'. It is never rude to be too formal in Azerbaijan.
Body Language
A slight tilt of the head or cupping your hand behind your ear while saying 'Təkrar edin' helps convey that you are trying to listen.
Signification
Asking someone to say something again
The 'Siz' Rule
When in doubt, always use 'Təkrar edin' instead of 'Təkrar et'. It is never rude to be too formal in Azerbaijan.
Body Language
A slight tilt of the head or cupping your hand behind your ear while saying 'Təkrar edin' helps convey that you are trying to listen.
Don't just say 'Nə?'
Saying 'Nə?' (What?) can sound aggressive. 'Təkrar edin' is much softer.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank to make the sentence formal.
Zəhmət olmasa, ____ edin.
'Təkrar edin' is the standard formal phrase for 'repeat'.
Which phrase is most appropriate for a student to say to a teacher?
Müəllim, mən başa düşmədim...
This includes both the formal suffix and the word for 'please'.
Match the Azerbaijani phrase with its English equivalent.
Phrases: 1. Təkrar edin, 2. Təkrar et, 3. Bir daha deyin
Matching formality levels is key in Azerbaijani.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Adım Məmməddir. B: Bağışlayın, ____?
The speaker didn't catch the name, so they ask for repetition.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesZəhmət olmasa, ____ edin.
'Təkrar edin' is the standard formal phrase for 'repeat'.
Müəllim, mən başa düşmədim...
This includes both the formal suffix and the word for 'please'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Matching formality levels is key in Azerbaijani.
A: Adım Məmməddir. B: Bağışlayın, ____?
The speaker didn't catch the name, so they ask for repetition.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsMostly, yes. It's used to ask someone to repeat words. If you want them to repeat an action, 'Yenə edin' is better.
Yes, 'Bir daha, zəhmət olmasa' is a very common short version.
'Təkrar' is a noun meaning 'repetition'. 'Yenə' is an adverb meaning 'again'.
Yes, it is the perfect phrase for a professional setting.
You would say 'Təkrar etməyin'.
It comes from the verb 'etmək'. The 'e' is the root of the verb.
In Turkey, they say 'Tekrar edin', which is almost identical, though 'Tekrar eder misiniz?' is more common there.
Yes, it works for any auditory input you want to hear again.
Use 'Təkrar edə bilərsinizmi?' (Could you please repeat?).
No, it is an Arabic loanword that has been part of Azerbaijani for centuries.
Expressions liées
Bir daha
similarOne more time
Yenə
similarAgain
Başa düşmək
builds onTo understand
Eşitmək
builds onTo hear
Aydın deyin
specialized formSay it clearly
