뜻
Time when one is not working.
문화적 배경
Free time is almost always synonymous with social interaction. Being alone in your free time is often seen as a sign of sadness or loneliness rather than 'self-care'. In the capital, 'boş vaxt' is increasingly spent in modern cafes or 'Mall's, reflecting a shift toward globalized leisure patterns. In villages, 'boş vaxt' is seasonal. During harvest, there is none. In winter, it's spent around the 'peç' (stove) telling stories. The 'Çayxana' is the temple of 'boş vaxt' for men. It is a place where time stands still and the only requirement is a glass of tea and a game of backgammon.
The Suffix Rule
Always attach the possessive suffix to 'vaxt' to sound like a native. 'Boş vaxtım' is 10x more common than just 'boş vaxt'.
Avoid 'Azad'
Never use 'azad vaxt' unless you are talking about a prisoner being released!
뜻
Time when one is not working.
The Suffix Rule
Always attach the possessive suffix to 'vaxt' to sound like a native. 'Boş vaxtım' is 10x more common than just 'boş vaxt'.
Avoid 'Azad'
Never use 'azad vaxt' unless you are talking about a prisoner being released!
Use 'Asudə' for Writing
If you are writing an essay or a formal email, use 'asudə vaxt' to impress your reader.
Tea is the Answer
If someone asks what you do in your free time and you don't know the word for your hobby, just say 'Çay içirəm' (I drink tea). It's always a valid answer.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the correct possessive suffix and locative case.
Mən boş vaxt___ (in my free time) musiqi dinləyirəm.
'Mən' (I) requires the 1st person singular possessive '-ım' and the locative '-da'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to ask a friend about their hobbies?
Choose the correct option:
'Boş vaxt' is the standard collocation for free time.
Match the Azerbaijani phrase with its English translation.
Match the following:
These are standard translations for the variations of the phrase.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Sabah görüşək? B: Sabah çox işim var, heç _________ olmayacaq.
Speaker B is talking about their own lack of time, so 'boş vaxtım' (my free time) is correct.
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시각 학습 자료
Formal vs Informal
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Mən boş vaxt___ (in my free time) musiqi dinləyirəm.
'Mən' (I) requires the 1st person singular possessive '-ım' and the locative '-da'.
Choose the correct option:
'Boş vaxt' is the standard collocation for free time.
왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:
These are standard translations for the variations of the phrase.
A: Sabah görüşək? B: Sabah çox işim var, heç _________ olmayacaq.
Speaker B is talking about their own lack of time, so 'boş vaxtım' (my free time) is correct.
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자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Yes, but it sounds more Turkish. In Azerbaijan, 'boş vaxt' is the standard.
Just say 'Boşam'. You don't need the word 'vaxt' for this.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
It is 'boş vaxtlar'. You use this when talking about free time in general over a long period.
Yes, but it can also mean 'useless' or 'nonsense' in other contexts.
Say 'Heç boş vaxtım yoxdur'.
Rarely. It's mostly for TV, radio, and books.
It's better to use 'fasilə' (break) or 'istirahət vaxtı'.
'Vaxt' is a specific point or block of time. 'Zaman' is more abstract, like 'time' in physics or history.
Boş vaxtımda.
관련 표현
Asudə vaxt
synonymLeisure time
İstirahət
similarRest/Relaxation
Məşğul olmaq
builds onTo be busy with/engaged in
Vaxt keçirmək
builds onTo spend time
Vaxtı öldürmək
specialized formTo kill time
