Signification
A car that was recently bought.
Contexte culturel
When someone buys a 'yeni maşın', it is common to give 'şirinlik' (money or treats) to friends and family to celebrate the 'sweetness' of the occasion. In Baku, having a 'yeni maşın' with a 'qoşa nömrə' (double number plate like 10-AA-100) is a major status symbol. In villages, a 'yeni maşın' is often blessed by elders, and sometimes a small prayer is said for safety on the roads. Young Azerbaijanis often use social media to 'unveil' their new car, using hashtags like #yenimaşın and #baku.
The 'ı' sound
Mastering the dotless 'ı' in 'maşın' is key to sounding like a native. It's not 'mashin' (with an 'ee' sound).
Word Order
Never say 'Maşın yeni'. It sounds like you're starting a sentence but didn't finish it.
Signification
A car that was recently bought.
The 'ı' sound
Mastering the dotless 'ı' in 'maşın' is key to sounding like a native. It's not 'mashin' (with an 'ee' sound).
Word Order
Never say 'Maşın yeni'. It sounds like you're starting a sentence but didn't finish it.
Status Check
If you want to impress locals, ask about the 'at gücü' (horsepower) of their 'yeni maşın'.
Blessings
Always say 'Xeyirli olsun' when someone tells you they bought a new car.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct word for 'new'.
Mənim ____ maşınım var.
'Yeni' is the adjective form needed to describe the noun 'maşınım'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct option:
The adjective must come before the noun, and we don't double-pluralize.
Match the Azerbaijani phrase with its English translation.
Match the following:
These are basic car-related collocations.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Maşının mübarək! B: ________.
The standard response to a congratulation is 'Çox sağ ol' (Thank you very much).
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Yeni vs Təzə
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesMənim ____ maşınım var.
'Yeni' is the adjective form needed to describe the noun 'maşınım'.
Select the correct option:
The adjective must come before the noun, and we don't double-pluralize.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are basic car-related collocations.
A: Maşının mübarək! B: ________.
The standard response to a congratulation is 'Çox sağ ol' (Thank you very much).
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, 'avtomobil' is also used, but 'maşın' is much more common in daily life.
Yes, if it is 'new to you', you can say 'Bu mənim yeni maşınımdır'.
It is 'yeni maşınlar'. The adjective 'yeni' does not change.
Mən yeni maşın sürürəm.
'Təzə' is a synonym for 'yeni' that is very popular in spoken Azerbaijani.
Azerbaijani doesn't have articles like 'the'. For 'a', you can use 'bir': 'yeni bir maşın'.
White is traditionally the most popular due to the heat and resale value.
Yeni maşın neçəyədir?
Yes, but usually as 'yük maşını' (load machine).
No, 'yenidən' means 'again'. 'Yeni' only means 'new'.
Expressions liées
Maşın sürmək
similarTo drive a car
İkinci əl maşın
contrastSecond-hand car
Maşın bazarı
builds onCar market
Yol hərəkəti
similarRoad traffic
Sürücülük vəsiqəsi
builds onDriver's license
