Signification
Standard negative response.
Contexte culturel
Hospitality is central. Refusing food or tea requires 'Xeyr' + a polite explanation to avoid offending the host. In business, 'Xeyr' is used to maintain professional boundaries. Elders expect 'Xeyr' from younger people as a sign of respect. In shops or public transport, 'Xeyr' is the standard polite response.
The Golden Rule
Always pair 'Xeyr' with 'təşəkkür edirəm' to sound like a native speaker.
Respecting Elders
Never use 'Yox' when speaking to an elder; it is considered very rude.
Signification
Standard negative response.
The Golden Rule
Always pair 'Xeyr' with 'təşəkkür edirəm' to sound like a native speaker.
Respecting Elders
Never use 'Yox' when speaking to an elder; it is considered very rude.
Teste-toi
Which word should you use when speaking to your boss?
Boss: 'Can you finish this today?' You: '____, I have too much work.'
Xeyr is the formal choice for professional settings.
Complete the polite refusal.
Xeyr, ____ ____.
Adding 'təşəkkür edirəm' is the standard way to be polite.
🎉 Score : /2
Aides visuelles
Negation Levels
Formal
- • Xeyr
Informal
- • Yox
Banque d exercices
2 exercicesBoss: 'Can you finish this today?' You: '____, I have too much work.'
Xeyr is the formal choice for professional settings.
Xeyr, ____ ____.
Adding 'təşəkkür edirəm' is the standard way to be polite.
🎉 Score : /2
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsYes, it is the formal register. Using it in informal settings can sound strange.
You can, but it will sound like you are being sarcastic or very serious.
Expressions liées
Yox
contrastNo (informal)
Çox sağ olun
builds onThank you very much
Təəssüf ki
builds onUnfortunately
Mümkün deyil
similarIt is not possible
