意味
A pleasant thing to say
文化的背景
There is a strong belief that 'xoş söz' has healing powers. In rural areas, people might say kind words to plants or animals to help them grow. In the broader Caucasus, verbal hospitality is a competition. Hosts try to outdo each other with 'xoş sözlər' and elaborate toasts (tamada culture). Similar to Azerbaijan, the Turkish 'tatlı dil' (sweet tongue) is a highly valued trait, often used interchangeably with the concept of 'xoş söz'. In many Turkic cultures, the first 'xoş söz' of the day is thought to determine your luck for the next 24 hours.
The Power of Plural
When thanking someone, always use the plural 'Xoş sözləriniz üçün...' even if they only said one thing. It sounds more polite and generous.
Don't Overdo It
While Azerbaijanis love kind words, excessive 'xoş söz' in a professional setting can sometimes be seen as 'yaltaqlıq' (flattery/sycophancy). Keep it sincere.
意味
A pleasant thing to say
The Power of Plural
When thanking someone, always use the plural 'Xoş sözləriniz üçün...' even if they only said one thing. It sounds more polite and generous.
Don't Overdo It
While Azerbaijanis love kind words, excessive 'xoş söz' in a professional setting can sometimes be seen as 'yaltaqlıq' (flattery/sycophancy). Keep it sincere.
The Snake Proverb
If you are in a conflict, mention the proverb 'Xoş söz ilanı yuvasından çıxarar'. It shows deep cultural knowledge and usually de-escalates the situation.
自分をテスト
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'xoş söz'.
Mənə bir ___ de, çox kədərliyəm.
The sentence asks for 'a kind word' (singular), so 'xoş söz' is correct.
Which response is most appropriate when someone compliments your work?
A: Sizin işiniz çox əladır! B: ___
This is the standard polite way to thank someone for their kind words.
Match the Azerbaijani phrase with its English meaning.
1. Xoş söz demək, 2. Xoş söz eşitmək, 3. Xoş sözlər
Demək = To say, Eşitmək = To hear, -lər = plural suffix.
Complete the dialogue.
Leyla: Sənin yeni paltarın çox qəşəngdir! Günay: Çox sağ ol, Leyla. Sən həmişə mənə ___ deyirsən.
Since Leyla gave a compliment, Günay notes that she always says 'kind words'.
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練習問題バンク
4 問題Mənə bir ___ de, çox kədərliyəm.
The sentence asks for 'a kind word' (singular), so 'xoş söz' is correct.
A: Sizin işiniz çox əladır! B: ___
This is the standard polite way to thank someone for their kind words.
左の各項目を右のペアと一致させてください:
Demək = To say, Eşitmək = To hear, -lər = plural suffix.
Leyla: Sənin yeni paltarın çox qəşəngdir! Günay: Çox sağ ol, Leyla. Sən həmişə mənə ___ deyirsən.
Since Leyla gave a compliment, Günay notes that she always says 'kind words'.
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よくある質問
10 問It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Yes, that is the most common way to refer to compliments in general.
The opposite is 'pis söz' (bad word) or 'acı söz' (bitter word).
Say: 'Xoş sözləriniz üçün çox sağ olun.'
Absolutely. It's very common in emails, letters, and social media comments.
Yes, 'xoş sözlər'.
No. 'Xoş' is about pleasure/feeling; 'yaxşı' is about quality/goodness.
It's a bit general for that. 'I love you' is a 'xoş söz', but usually, you'd be more specific.
Yes, versions of it exist in Turkish (hoş söz) and Uzbek (xush so'z).
Yes, it's one of the first social phrases children learn to be polite.
関連フレーズ
Şirin dil
similarSweet tongue
Gülər üz
builds onSmiling face
Pis söz
contrastBad/Mean word
Tərifləmək
specialized formTo praise
İltifat etmək
specialized formTo pay a compliment
