뜻
Instruction to provide light.
문화적 배경
Azerbaijanis often leave a light on in the hallway or 'eyvan' (balcony) to signal that they are home and welcoming to neighbors. In villages, 'işığı yandırmaq' might still refer to a kerosene lamp if there is a power cut, which is common during winter storms. The 'Flame Towers' in Baku are a giant version of 'işığı yandırmaq', lighting up the skyline with digital fire every night. The reverence for light and fire (Atəşgah) influences why 'yandırmaq' (to burn) is used rather than more mechanical terms.
Politeness counts
Always use 'yandırın' when speaking to someone you don't know well. It makes a huge difference in how you are perceived.
Don't 'Open' it
Avoid saying 'İşığı aç'. While people will understand you, it marks you immediately as a beginner making a literal translation error.
뜻
Instruction to provide light.
Politeness counts
Always use 'yandırın' when speaking to someone you don't know well. It makes a huge difference in how you are perceived.
Don't 'Open' it
Avoid saying 'İşığı aç'. While people will understand you, it marks you immediately as a beginner making a literal translation error.
The 'ğ' sound
If you struggle with the 'ğ' in 'İşığı', try to make a very soft 'g' sound without fully closing your throat.
Land of Fire
Mentioning that you know 'yandır' means 'to burn' because Azerbaijan is the 'Land of Fire' is a great conversation starter with locals!
셀프 테스트
Choose the correct way to ask your teacher to turn on the light.
Müəllim, zəhmət olmasa, ___.
You must use the polite plural form '-ın' with a teacher.
Complete the sentence with the correct object marker.
İşıq__ yandır, mən heç nə görmürəm.
The word 'İşıq' ends in a hard consonant and has a back vowel 'ı', so it takes the '-ı' accusative suffix.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are going to sleep and want the light off.
'Söndürmək' is the opposite of 'yandırmaq'.
What is the most natural response?
A: Otaq çox qaranlıqdır. B: Haqlısan, ___.
Depending on who B is, all these forms are grammatically correct and natural.
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시각 학습 자료
Yandırmaq vs. Açmaq
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Müəllim, zəhmət olmasa, ___.
You must use the polite plural form '-ın' with a teacher.
İşıq__ yandır, mən heç nə görmürəm.
The word 'İşıq' ends in a hard consonant and has a back vowel 'ı', so it takes the '-ı' accusative suffix.
Situation: You are going to sleep and want the light off.
'Söndürmək' is the opposite of 'yandırmaq'.
A: Otaq çox qaranlıqdır. B: Haqlısan, ___.
Depending on who B is, all these forms are grammatically correct and natural.
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자주 묻는 질문
10 질문No, for a computer use 'qoşmaq' or 'açmaq'. 'Yandırmaq' implies fire or light.
The opposite is 'İşığı söndür' (Turn off the light).
It's not wrong, but it's more informal and modern. 'Yandır' is more traditional and common.
It is the accusative case marker, indicating that 'light' is the specific object of the action.
Say 'İşıqları yandır'.
Yes, if you are referring specifically to a lamp.
Very similar. In Turkish, they say 'Işığı yak'.
Use 'Televizoru aç' or 'Televizoru qoş'.
Yes, it can mean to set something on fire, to turn on a light, or even to 'burn' someone's feelings (metaphorically).
In Azerbaijani, it is 'İşığı' (with a dotted İ).
관련 표현
İşığı söndür
contrastTurn off the light
İşığı qoş
similarTurn on the light (technical)
Şamı yandır
specialized formLight the candle
Ocağı yandır
builds onLight the stove/fire
Fənəri yandır
specialized formTurn on the flashlight
