뜻
At a future time.
문화적 배경
The phrase 'Çaydan sonra' (After tea) is a common social marker. In Azerbaijan, tea is the beginning and end of every social interaction. Saying something will happen 'after tea' usually means 'once we have finished our social bonding'. Politeness and Deferral: Using 'sonra' can be a way to avoid a direct 'no'. If a guest asks for something that is difficult to provide, a host might say 'sonra' to save face for both parties. Time in the Caucasus is often viewed as a servant to hospitality. 'Sonra' reflects this; the schedule is less important than the current guest. In Baku's fast-paced business world, 'sonra' is becoming more strictly defined, but in rural areas, it still retains its indefinite, relaxed quality.
The Ablative Rule
Always remember: Noun + -dan/-dən + sonra. It's the golden rule for this word.
Don't be too blunt
Saying just 'Sonra' to a request can sound rude. Add 'edərik' (we will do) to make it 'Sonra edərik'.
뜻
At a future time.
The Ablative Rule
Always remember: Noun + -dan/-dən + sonra. It's the golden rule for this word.
Don't be too blunt
Saying just 'Sonra' to a request can sound rude. Add 'edərik' (we will do) to make it 'Sonra edərik'.
Storytelling
Use 'Ondan sonra' (After that) to keep your stories flowing naturally without repeating the same noun.
Polite Deferral
If you want to say 'no' to an invitation without being rude, 'Bəlkə sonra' (Maybe later) is a safe bet.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the noun and 'sonra'.
Mən ____ (iş) gələcəyəm.
The noun 'iş' must take the ablative case suffix '-dən' before 'sonra'.
Which sentence means 'Let's talk later'?
Select the correct translation:
'Sonra' means later, and 'danışarıq' is the future form of 'to talk'.
Match the Azerbaijani phrase with its English translation.
Match the following:
All these follow the Noun + Ablative + Sonra pattern.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kofe içirsən? B: İndi yox, ____.
The context 'Not now' (İndi yox) implies 'later' (sonra).
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시각 학습 자료
Before vs After
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Mən ____ (iş) gələcəyəm.
The noun 'iş' must take the ablative case suffix '-dən' before 'sonra'.
Select the correct translation:
'Sonra' means later, and 'danışarıq' is the future form of 'to talk'.
왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:
All these follow the Noun + Ablative + Sonra pattern.
A: Kofe içirsən? B: İndi yox, ____.
The context 'Not now' (İndi yox) implies 'later' (sonra).
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자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Only when it follows a noun (e.g., 'işdən sonra'). If it's used alone to mean 'later', it doesn't need any suffix.
'Daha sonra' is slightly more formal and is often used as a transition like 'furthermore' or 'subsequently'.
No, for 'ago' you must use 'əvvəl'. For example, 'iki gün əvvəl' (two days ago).
It is a common dialectal pronunciation of 'sonra', but you should always write it as 'sonra'.
You use the verb form: 'Mən getdikdən sonra'.
In a sequence of events, yes. But for 'the next person', use 'növbəti'.
It is neutral. It's used in both casual texting and formal news reports.
The opposite is 'əvvəl' (before) or 'indi' (now).
No, it must be 'saat beşdən sonra'.
It refers to a general period of time in the past, like 'in later times' or 'afterwards in life'.
관련 표현
Əvvəl
contrastBefore
Daha sonra
specialized formLater on / Furthermore
Bir azdan
similarIn a little bit
Tezliklə
similarSoon
Növbəti
similarNext