Signification
Telling someone to hurry up.
Contexte culturel
The concept of 'Baku Time' means people are often late. 'Tez ol' is frequently used by the one person in the group who is actually on time. In traditional tea culture, rushing is seen as a sign of poor breeding. You should never say 'Tez ol' to someone finishing their tea. Respect for elders (Aksakal culture) overrides the need for speed. Even if you are in a hurry, you must wait for an elder to move at their own pace. In Baku's busy markets (Bazars), sellers might use 'Tez ol' to encourage a quick decision during a bargain.
Add 'da'
Add 'da' at the end ('Tez ol da!') to sound more like a local, though it adds a hint of impatience.
Tone Matters
If said too loudly, it can sound like an angry command. Keep your tone light with friends.
Signification
Telling someone to hurry up.
Add 'da'
Add 'da' at the end ('Tez ol da!') to sound more like a local, though it adds a hint of impatience.
Tone Matters
If said too loudly, it can sound like an angry command. Keep your tone light with friends.
The Plural Rule
If you are talking to a group of people, always say 'Tez olun!'
The 'Tələsirəm' Alternative
If you want to be polite, say 'Mən tələsirəm' (I am in a hurry) instead of commanding them to be fast.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank to tell your friend to hurry up because the bus is coming.
____ ol, avtobus gəlir!
'Tez ol' is the correct phrase for 'Hurry up'.
Which of these is the most polite way to tell an elderly person to hurry?
How do you say 'Hurry up' to a grandfather?
Adding 'Zəhmət olmasa' (Please) and using the plural verb 'tələsin' is the respectful way.
Match the Azerbaijani phrase to its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are all related to speed and movement.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Qatar saat neçədə çıxır? B: Beş dəqiqəyə. ____, yoxsa gecikəcəyik!
The context of the train leaving in 5 minutes requires a command for speed.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
When to say 'Tez ol'
Friends
- • Late for movie
- • Catching bus
- • Gaming
Family
- • Waking up
- • Leaving house
- • Eating quickly
Banque d exercices
4 exercices____ ol, avtobus gəlir!
'Tez ol' is the correct phrase for 'Hurry up'.
How do you say 'Hurry up' to a grandfather?
Adding 'Zəhmət olmasa' (Please) and using the plural verb 'tələsin' is the respectful way.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are all related to speed and movement.
A: Qatar saat neçədə çıxır? B: Beş dəqiqəyə. ____, yoxsa gecikəcəyik!
The context of the train leaving in 5 minutes requires a command for speed.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt depends on who you say it to. With friends, it's normal. With elders, it's rude.
'Tez ol' is 'Be quick', 'Tələs' is 'Hurry'. They are mostly interchangeable.
No, it's too informal for an email. Use 'Mümkün qədər tez' (As soon as possible) instead.
Use the plural form: 'Tez olun!'
Yes, 'Tezləşdir' or simply repeating 'Tez-tez-tez!'
No, for a car you would say 'Sürətli sür' (Drive fast).
Yes, 'Tezliklə' means 'soon', but 'Tez' in this phrase means 'quick'.
The opposite is 'Yavaş ol' (Be slow/careful).
It's better to say 'Zəhmət olmasa, biraz tələsin' if you are in a rush.
Exactly the same meaning and usage.
Expressions liées
Tələs
synonymHurry
Cəld ol
similarBe nimble/quick
Yavaş ol
contrastBe slow / Take it easy
Tezləşdir
specialized formSpeed it up
