A1 Expression 비격식체

Tez ol

Be quick

Phrase in 30 Seconds

Use 'Tez ol' to tell friends or peers to hurry up immediately.

  • Means: 'Be quick' or 'Hurry up' in casual Azerbaijani.
  • Used in: Catching buses, meeting friends, or finishing tasks quickly.
  • Don't confuse: Never use this with elders or bosses; it's too blunt.
🏃‍♂️ + ⏰ = Tez ol!

Explanation at your level:

Tez ol means 'Hurry up'. Use it with friends. It is very simple. 'Tez' is quick. 'Ol' is be. Together: Be quick!
This is an informal command to make someone move faster. You use it when you are late for a bus or a meeting. Do not use it with teachers or older people because it is not polite enough for them.
Tez ol is a common imperative formed from the adjective 'tez' and the verb 'olmaq'. It's used in casual settings to express urgency. While 'tələs' also means hurry, 'tez ol' is often more direct and focuses on the result of being fast.
In Azerbaijani sociolinguistics, 'Tez ol' functions as a low-formality imperative. It bypasses the more complex 'tələsəsiniz' or 'tez olasınız' forms to provide a sharp, immediate directive. It's essential for navigating informal urban environments and peer-to-peer interactions where brevity is prioritized over honorifics.
The phrase 'Tez ol' exemplifies the use of the auxiliary 'olmaq' to transform adverbs into imperative commands. Linguistically, it contrasts with 'cəld ol,' which implies physical dexterity. Mastery involves recognizing the subtle boundary where this command shifts from being a helpful urge to a sign of impatience or disrespect, depending on the prosody and social distance.
Analyzing 'Tez ol' within the framework of Turkic imperative paradigms reveals its role as a primary directive. The diachronic evolution from the Persian 'tiz' highlights the lexical borrowing patterns in Azerbaijani. At this level, one must navigate the pragmatic nuances of using this phrase versus its more nuanced counterparts like 'vaxt itirməyək' (let's not lose time), understanding the power dynamics inherent in the use of the second-person singular imperative in a high-context culture.

뜻

Telling someone to hurry up.

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문화적 배경

The concept of 'Baku Time' means people are often late. 'Tez ol' is frequently used by the one person in the group who is actually on time. In traditional tea culture, rushing is seen as a sign of poor breeding. You should never say 'Tez ol' to someone finishing their tea. Respect for elders (Aksakal culture) overrides the need for speed. Even if you are in a hurry, you must wait for an elder to move at their own pace. In Baku's busy markets (Bazars), sellers might use 'Tez ol' to encourage a quick decision during a bargain.

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Add 'da'

Add 'da' at the end ('Tez ol da!') to sound more like a local, though it adds a hint of impatience.

⚠️

Tone Matters

If said too loudly, it can sound like an angry command. Keep your tone light with friends.

뜻

Telling someone to hurry up.

💡

Add 'da'

Add 'da' at the end ('Tez ol da!') to sound more like a local, though it adds a hint of impatience.

⚠️

Tone Matters

If said too loudly, it can sound like an angry command. Keep your tone light with friends.

🎯

The Plural Rule

If you are talking to a group of people, always say 'Tez olun!'

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The 'Tələsirəm' Alternative

If you want to be polite, say 'Mən tələsirəm' (I am in a hurry) instead of commanding them to be fast.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the blank to tell your friend to hurry up because the bus is coming.

____ ol, avtobus gəlir!

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Tez

'Tez ol' is the correct phrase for 'Hurry up'.

Which of these is the most polite way to tell an elderly person to hurry?

How do you say 'Hurry up' to a grandfather?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Zəhmət olmasa, biraz tələsin.

Adding 'Zəhmət olmasa' (Please) and using the plural verb 'tələsin' is the respectful way.

Match the Azerbaijani phrase to its English meaning.

Match the following:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Tez ol -> Hurry up, Yavaş ol -> Be slow/careful, Cəld ol -> Be nimble/quick, Tələsmə -> Don't hurry

These are all related to speed and movement.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Qatar saat neçədə çıxır? B: Beş dəqiqəyə. ____, yoxsa gecikəcəyik!

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Tez ol

The context of the train leaving in 5 minutes requires a command for speed.

🎉 점수: /4

시각 학습 자료

When to say 'Tez ol'

👥

Friends

  • • Late for movie
  • • Catching bus
  • • Gaming
🏠

Family

  • • Waking up
  • • Leaving house
  • • Eating quickly

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

It depends on who you say it to. With friends, it's normal. With elders, it's rude.

'Tez ol' is 'Be quick', 'Tələs' is 'Hurry'. They are mostly interchangeable.

No, it's too informal for an email. Use 'Mümkün qədər tez' (As soon as possible) instead.

Use the plural form: 'Tez olun!'

Yes, 'Tezləşdir' or simply repeating 'Tez-tez-tez!'

No, for a car you would say 'Sürətli sür' (Drive fast).

Yes, 'Tezliklə' means 'soon', but 'Tez' in this phrase means 'quick'.

The opposite is 'Yavaş ol' (Be slow/careful).

It's better to say 'Zəhmət olmasa, biraz tələsin' if you are in a rush.

Exactly the same meaning and usage.

관련 표현

🔄

Tələs

synonym

Hurry

🔗

Cəld ol

similar

Be nimble/quick

🔗

Yavaş ol

contrast

Be slow / Take it easy

🔗

Tezləşdir

specialized form

Speed it up

어디서 쓸까?

🚕

Catching a Taxi

Friend A: Taksi gəldi!

Friend B: Tez ol, minək!

informal
🌅

Morning Routine

Parent: Məktəb avtobusu qapıdadır.

Child: Gəlirəm!

Parent: Tez ol, gecikirsən!

informal
🎬

At the Cinema

Person A: Popkorn alaq?

Person B: Yox, film başlayır. Tez ol, içəri girək.

informal
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Rainy Weather

A: Yağış yağır!

B: Tez ol, binaya girək!

informal
🎮

Online Gaming

Player 1: Düşmən gəlir!

Player 2: Tez ol, kömək elə!

slang
🍳

Kitchen Help

Chef: Soğanları doğra.

Assistant: Oldu.

Chef: Tez ol, qazan qaynayır.

neutral

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of a 'TEZ-la' (Tesla) car. It is very 'TEZ' (fast). When you want someone to be like a Tesla, say 'Tez ol!'

Visual Association

Imagine a giant red alarm clock with legs running a marathon. The clock is shouting 'Tez ol!' as it zooms past a slow-moving snail.

Rhyme

Tez ol, yola dol! (Hurry up, get on the road!)

Story

You are at the Baku Boulevard. The last ferry is leaving in 2 minutes. Your friend is busy taking a selfie. You grab their arm and shout 'Tez ol!' to save the night.

Word Web

tezsürətlicəldtələsikvaxtgecikməkolmaqdayanma

챌린지

Set a timer for 10 seconds and try to put on your shoes while saying 'Tez ol, tez ol, tez ol!' out loud.

In Other Languages

Spanish high

¡Date prisa!

Spanish focuses on the 'hurry' (prisa) as a noun you 'give' yourself.

French high

Dépêche-toi !

French uses a specific verb for hurrying, while Azerbaijani uses 'be quick'.

German high

Beeil dich!

German requires the reflexive pronoun 'dich', which Azerbaijani lacks.

Japanese moderate

早く！ (Hayaku!)

Japanese is even more clipped, often omitting the verb entirely.

Arabic high

أسرع (Asri'!)

Arabic uses a dedicated verb root (s-r-') for speed.

Chinese high

快点 (Kuài diǎn)

Chinese adds the 'a bit' (diǎn) to soften the command slightly.

Korean moderate

빨리 빨리! (Palli palli!)

Korean relies on repetition for emphasis rather than a verb.

Portuguese moderate

Depressa!

Portuguese often uses the adverb alone as a command.

Easily Confused

Tez ol 대 Tez-tez

Learners think it means 'Very quick'.

It actually means 'often' or 'frequently'.

Tez ol 대 Tezdən

Sounds like 'Tez'.

It means 'early' or 'from the morning'.

자주 묻는 질문 (10)

It depends on who you say it to. With friends, it's normal. With elders, it's rude.

'Tez ol' is 'Be quick', 'Tələs' is 'Hurry'. They are mostly interchangeable.

No, it's too informal for an email. Use 'Mümkün qədər tez' (As soon as possible) instead.

Use the plural form: 'Tez olun!'

Yes, 'Tezləşdir' or simply repeating 'Tez-tez-tez!'

No, for a car you would say 'Sürətli sür' (Drive fast).

Yes, 'Tezliklə' means 'soon', but 'Tez' in this phrase means 'quick'.

The opposite is 'Yavaş ol' (Be slow/careful).

It's better to say 'Zəhmət olmasa, biraz tələsin' if you are in a rush.

Exactly the same meaning and usage.

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