A1 Expression 격식체

Sakit olun

Be quiet / Calm down

Asking for silence or peace.

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문화적 배경

In traditional Azerbaijani tea houses (Çayxana), while they are places of talk, there is a level of 'sakitlik' expected when a serious topic is raised. Interrupting is very rude. While Turkish and Azerbaijani are similar, Turks more often use 'Sessiz olun'. Using 'Sakit olun' in Turkey might sound like you are specifically asking them to 'calm down' emotionally rather than just be quiet. In Azerbaijan, the influence of the Russian 'Tixo' (Quiet) is seen in the adverb 'Sakitcə', but 'Sakit olun' remains the standard formal Turkic construction. Azerbaijani schools are traditionally quite formal. A teacher saying 'Sakit olun' is a serious command that expects immediate compliance.

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Add 'Zəhmət olmasa'

Always add 'zəhmət olmasa' (please) if you are not in a position of authority. It turns a command into a polite request.

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Avoid 'Sus'

Never use 'Sus' with people you don't know well. It is very blunt and can cause offense.

Asking for silence or peace.

💡

Add 'Zəhmət olmasa'

Always add 'zəhmət olmasa' (please) if you are not in a position of authority. It turns a command into a polite request.

⚠️

Avoid 'Sus'

Never use 'Sus' with people you don't know well. It is very blunt and can cause offense.

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The 'Bir az' trick

Saying 'Bir az sakit olun' (Be a little quiet) is a great way to soften the blow if you feel awkward asking for silence.

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Body Language

A finger to the lips (shh gesture) is universally understood in Azerbaijan and often accompanies this phrase.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'olmaq'.

Uşaqlar, kitabxanada sakit ____.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: olun

Since 'Uşaqlar' (children) is plural, we use the plural imperative 'olun'.

Match the phrase to the most appropriate situation.

Where would you most likely hear 'Sakit olun, zəhmət olmasa'?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: A hospital hallway

Hospitals require silence and calm, making this the perfect context.

Which of these is the most polite way to ask a group for silence?

Choose the best option:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Xahiş edirəm, sakit olun.

Adding 'Xahiş edirəm' (I request/please) makes the command much more polite.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Hamı çox bərkdən danışır! B: Bəli, onlara de ki, ____.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: sakit olsunlar

B is telling A to tell 'them' (third person plural) to be quiet, so 'sakit olsunlar' is the correct indirect command.

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시각 학습 자료

Where to use 'Sakit olun'

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Public

  • Library
  • Cinema
  • Hospital
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Formal

  • Meeting
  • Classroom
  • Ceremony
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Crisis

  • Argument
  • Panic
  • Emergency

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'olmaq'. Fill Blank A1

Uşaqlar, kitabxanada sakit ____.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: olun

Since 'Uşaqlar' (children) is plural, we use the plural imperative 'olun'.

Match the phrase to the most appropriate situation. situation_matching A1

Where would you most likely hear 'Sakit olun, zəhmət olmasa'?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: A hospital hallway

Hospitals require silence and calm, making this the perfect context.

Which of these is the most polite way to ask a group for silence? Choose A2

Choose the best option:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Xahiş edirəm, sakit olun.

Adding 'Xahiş edirəm' (I request/please) makes the command much more polite.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: Hamı çox bərkdən danışır! B: Bəli, onlara de ki, ____.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: sakit olsunlar

B is telling A to tell 'them' (third person plural) to be quiet, so 'sakit olsunlar' is the correct indirect command.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

12 질문

No, it is neutral to formal. However, your tone of voice matters. If shouted, it can be aggressive.

Yes, if you want to be formal (like 'Vous' in French). For friends, use 'Sakit ol'.

'Sakit' means quiet/calm. 'Səssiz' literally means 'without sound'. 'Sakit' is much more common.

Usually, people say 'Sakit!' or 'Dayan!' (Stop/Wait).

Yes, you can just say 'Sakitlik!' (Silence!).

No, but it can describe a 'quiet' (uneventful) life: 'Sakit həyat'.

'Sakit olun' is already the plural form.

There is no polite way to say 'Shut up', but 'Sakit olun' is the closest polite alternative.

It's rare. In an email, you'd say 'Xahiş edirik, səssizliyi qoruyun' (Please maintain silence).

'Səs-küy salın' (Make noise) or 'Danışın' (Speak).

In Baku, you might hear 'Sakit ol daaa' with a long 'a' for emphasis in informal settings.

Yes, in a stressful situation, it means 'Calm down/Relax'.

관련 표현

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Sakitləşin

similar

Calm down

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Susun

synonym

Shut up (plural)

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Səssiz qalın

similar

Remain silent

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Rahat olun

contrast

Make yourself comfortable / Relax

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Sakit durun

builds on

Stand still/be quiet

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Səsinizi kəsin

specialized form

Shut your voices

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