Signification
Finding something pleasing.
Contexte culturel
When guests say 'Xoşuma gəldi' about a dish, it is common for the host to insist they eat more or even take some home. In Baku, youth often use the Russian loanword 'xoşuma gəldi' even when speaking Azerbaijani, but the native phrase remains the standard for all ages. Classical poets used 'xoş' to describe the 'beloved's' features, often saying their beauty 'comes to the soul'. On Instagram, Azerbaijanis use the 'Like' button, but in comments, they will write 'Çox xoşuma gəldi' to show genuine appreciation.
The 'Dative' Secret
Always remember the '-a' at the end of 'xoşuna'. It means the pleasure is coming TO you.
No 'Mən'!
Never start the sentence with 'Mən' unless you say 'Mənim'. Native speakers will immediately know you are a beginner if you say 'Mən xoşuma gəlir'.
Signification
Finding something pleasing.
The 'Dative' Secret
Always remember the '-a' at the end of 'xoşuna'. It means the pleasure is coming TO you.
No 'Mən'!
Never start the sentence with 'Mən' unless you say 'Mənim'. Native speakers will immediately know you are a beginner if you say 'Mən xoşuma gəlir'.
Past vs Present
Use 'gəldi' (past) for a specific moment (like tasting a cake) and 'gəlir' (present) for a general habit (like liking chocolate).
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'xoşuna gəlmək' for 'I like'.
Bu kitab mənim ______ ______.
Since the pronoun is 'mənim' (my), the noun 'xoş' must take the '-um' suffix.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
How do you say 'Do you like Baku?'
The thing liked (Bakı) is the subject, and the person (sənin) is possessive.
Match the Azerbaijani phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
Pay attention to the possessive suffixes and the verb tense.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Bu dondurma necədir? B: Çox ləzzətlidir, mənim çox ______ ______.
The speaker is talking about their own current preference.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesBu kitab mənim ______ ______.
Since the pronoun is 'mənim' (my), the noun 'xoş' must take the '-um' suffix.
How do you say 'Do you like Baku?'
The thing liked (Bakı) is the subject, and the person (sənin) is possessive.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Pay attention to the possessive suffixes and the verb tense.
A: Bu dondurma necədir? B: Çox ləzzətlidir, mənim çox ______ ______.
The speaker is talking about their own current preference.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes! 'Səndən xoşum gəlir' is the perfect way to say 'I have a crush on you' without the intensity of 'Səni sevirəm'.
Because the pleasure belongs to you. 'Xoş-um' means 'my pleasure'.
Yes, but 'Bəyənmək' or 'Təşəkkür etmək' might be slightly more professional depending on the context.
They are almost identical. 'Xoşuma gəlir' is more common for objects, while 'Xoşum gəlir' (often with the ablative -dan) is common for people.
Expressions liées
Bəyənmək
synonymTo approve or like
Sevmək
builds onTo love
Ləzzət eləmək
informalTo enjoy thoroughly
Zövq almaq
specialized formTo take pleasure from
