A1 Slang Informal

Əla

Super / Great

Practice it

Meaning

Commonly used to express high approval.

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Cultural Background

Enthusiasm is a sign of respect. If you are too neutral, people might think you are unhappy or bored. Bakuvians often mix Russian words with 'Əla' (e.g., 'Vobşe əla'). This reflects the city's cosmopolitan history. The phrase 'Əla-fısqırıq' is a rhythmic slang used to show you are 'in the know' with modern street talk.

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The 'Əla' Face

When saying 'Əla!', always raise your eyebrows and smile. The word is 50% sound and 50% facial expression.

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Don't be flat

Saying 'Əla' with a flat, monotone voice can sound sarcastic. Keep it energetic!

Meaning

Commonly used to express high approval.

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The 'Əla' Face

When saying 'Əla!', always raise your eyebrows and smile. The word is 50% sound and 50% facial expression.

⚠️

Don't be flat

Saying 'Əla' with a flat, monotone voice can sound sarcastic. Keep it energetic!

Test Yourself

Choose the best response to: 'Mən yeni iş tapdım!' (I found a new job!)

Mən yeni iş tapdım!

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Əla! Təbriklər!

'Əla' is the perfect enthusiastic response to good news.

Complete the sentence to say 'The tea is excellent.'

Çay ______.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: əladır

Adding the '-dır' suffix makes it 'is excellent'.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Situation: You just tasted the best kebab of your life.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Əla!

For the 'best' of something, 'Əla' is more appropriate than 'Yaxşı'.

🎉 Score: /3

Visual Learning Aids

When to say Əla!

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Food

  • • Kebab
  • • Plov
  • • Baklava
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News

  • • New job
  • • Wedding
  • • Passed exam

Practice Bank

3 exercises
Choose the best response to: 'Mən yeni iş tapdım!' (I found a new job!) Choose A1

Mən yeni iş tapdım!

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Əla! Təbriklər!

'Əla' is the perfect enthusiastic response to good news.

Complete the sentence to say 'The tea is excellent.' Fill Blank A1

Çay ______.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: əladır

Adding the '-dır' suffix makes it 'is excellent'.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A1

Situation: You just tasted the best kebab of your life.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Əla!

For the 'best' of something, 'Əla' is more appropriate than 'Yaxşı'.

🎉 Score: /3

Frequently Asked Questions

2 questions

Yes, but it's less common as a slang exclamation. They prefer 'Harika' or 'Süper'. In Azerbaijan, 'Əla' is the #1 choice.

Yes! 'O, əla insandır' means 'He/She is a great person'.

Related Phrases

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Mükəmməl

synonym

Perfect

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Gözəl

similar

Beautiful/Good

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Yaxşı

contrast

Good

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Bomba kimi

slang

Like a bomb (Great)

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