Expressing 'Like/As' (kimi)
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use 'kimi' after a noun to mean 'like' or 'as' to compare two things easily.
- Attach 'kimi' directly to the noun: 'Sən kimi' (Like you).
- It follows the noun without extra suffixes: 'Dəniz kimi' (Like the sea).
- Use it for comparisons of quality or appearance: 'Mələk kimi' (Like an angel).
Meanings
The postposition 'kimi' is used to indicate similarity or comparison, functioning similarly to the English 'like' or 'as'.
Similarity
Comparing the quality or behavior of one thing to another.
“Uşaq kimi oynayır.”
“Qızıl kimi parlayır.”
Kimi Construction
| Noun/Pronoun | Postposition | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Mən | kimi | Like me |
| Sən | kimi | Like you |
| O | kimi | Like him/her |
| Biz | kimi | Like us |
| Siz | kimi | Like you (pl) |
| Onlar | kimi | Like them |
Reference Table
| Form | Structure | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Affirmative | Noun + kimi | Gül kimi |
| Negative | Noun + kimi deyil | Gül kimi deyil |
| Question | Noun + kimi? | Gül kimi? |
| Pronoun | Pronoun + kimi | Mən kimi |
| Plural | Noun + lar + kimi | Uşaqlar kimi |
| Comparison | Noun + kimi + Verb | Qaya kimi möhkəmdir |
Spectre de formalité
Bir dost kimi (Social)
Dost kimi (Social)
Dost kimi (Social)
Dostum kimi (Social)
Kimi Usage
People
- Mən kimi Like me
Objects
- Qızıl kimi Like gold
Exemples par niveau
O, mələk kimi.
She is like an angel.
Sən kimi.
Like you.
Dost kimi.
Like a friend.
Uşaq kimi.
Like a child.
O, atası kimi danışır.
He speaks like his father.
Qızıl kimi parlayır.
It shines like gold.
Mən kimi düşünür.
He thinks like me.
Külək kimi qaçır.
He runs like the wind.
İşçi kimi çox çalışır.
He works hard like a worker.
Dəniz kimi sakitdir.
It is calm like the sea.
Qardaş kimi yaşayırıq.
We live like brothers.
Sən kimi heç kim yoxdur.
There is no one like you.
O, sanki bir şahzadə kimi davranır.
He behaves like a prince.
Həyat bir yuxu kimi keçdi.
Life passed like a dream.
Qəhrəman kimi döyüşdü.
He fought like a hero.
Səhər kimi aydındır.
It is clear like the morning.
Düşmən kimi deyil, dost kimi gəldi.
He didn't come like an enemy, but like a friend.
O, sanki bir rəssam kimi dünyanı görür.
He sees the world like an artist.
Buz kimi soyuqdur.
It is cold like ice.
İldırım kimi sürətli idi.
It was fast like lightning.
Qədim bir əfsanə kimi yaddaşlarda qaldı.
It remained in memories like an ancient legend.
O, sanki bir müəllim kimi izah etdi.
He explained it like a teacher.
Qaya kimi möhkəmdir.
It is strong like a rock.
Gül kimi açıldı.
It blossomed like a flower.
Facile à confondre
Kim means 'who', Kimi means 'like'.
Erreurs courantes
Kimi mən
Mən kimi
Mən kimisi
Mən kimi
Kimi sən
Sən kimi
Mən kim
Mən kimi
Atam kimi-dir
Atam kimidir
Dəniz kimin
Dəniz kimi
O, kimi biridir
O, bir kimsədir
Gül kimicə
Gül kimi
Dost kimi-si
Dost kimi
Kimi ki
Kimi
Kimi-lər
Kimi
Kimi-dən
Kimi
Kimi-yə
Kimi
Structures de phrases
O, ___ kimi.
Real World Usage
Ulduz kimi!
Dost kimi.
Peşəkar kimi.
Ev kimi.
Restoran kimi.
Gül kimi.
Keep it simple
Word order
Pronouns
Poetic use
Smart Tips
Always put 'kimi' at the end.
Prononciation
Kimi
Pronounced as 'kee-mee'.
Statement
O, mələk kimi. ↘
Falling intonation for a statement.
Mémorise-le
Moyen mnémotechnique
Kimi sounds like 'key-me'. Think: 'Like me' (Kimi).
Association visuelle
Imagine a mirror reflecting yourself. You are looking at yourself and saying 'Kimi' (Like me).
Rhyme
Don't be a dummy, use the word kimi!
Story
Ali wanted to be strong. He looked at a rock. He said, 'I want to be strong like a rock.' He said, 'Qaya kimi!' Now he is strong.
Word Web
Défi
Describe 3 things in your room using 'kimi' in the next 5 minutes.
Notes culturelles
Using 'kimi' is very common in poetry and daily speech.
Derived from the noun 'kim' (likeness).
Amorces de conversation
Sən kimi?
Sujets d'écriture
Test Yourself
O, mələk ___.
Which is correct?
Find and fix the mistake:
Kimi sən?
dost / kimi / O
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Kimi changes with vowel harmony.
A: O necədir? B: O, ___.
kimi, atası, O
Score: /8
Exercices pratiques
8 exercisesO, mələk ___.
Which is correct?
Find and fix the mistake:
Kimi sən?
dost / kimi / O
Match:
Kimi changes with vowel harmony.
A: O necədir? B: O, ___.
kimi, atası, O
Score: /8
FAQ (8)
No, it is invariant.
No, it is for nouns.
It is neutral.
Don't, it's wrong.
No, that's 'kim'.
Yes, very often.
Add 'deyil'.
Extremely.
Scaffolded Practice
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Mastery Progress
Needs Practice
Improving
Strong
Mastered
In Other Languages
como
Spanish 'como' is a conjunction/preposition, 'kimi' is a postposition.
comme
French 'comme' precedes the noun.
wie
German 'wie' precedes the noun.
yō ni
Japanese requires a particle before the comparison.
mithl
Arabic is a prefix, Azerbaijani is a postposition.
xiàng
Chinese 'xiàng' precedes the noun.
