Signification
A pepper with a spicy taste.
Contexte culturel
Serving fresh whole peppers with kebab is a staple. It's common to see people take a bite of the pepper, then a bite of meat, then a sip of ayran to balance the heat. This region is famous for its love of spices. Their 'acı bibər' varieties are often considered the most potent in the country due to the dry, mountainous climate. In the subtropics of the south, 'acı bibər' is frequently used in 'Ləvəngi' (stuffed fish or chicken) to cut through the richness of the walnut paste. In modern Baku, 'acı bibər' is becoming a trendy ingredient in fusion dishes, including spicy jams and chocolate, reflecting a globalized palate.
The Water Trap
If you eat an 'acı bibər' that is too hot, don't drink water! In Azerbaijan, people will tell you to eat bread or drink 'ayran' (yogurt drink) to stop the burn.
Market Caution
Always ask 'Acıdır?' before buying green peppers. They look identical to sweet ones but can be surprisingly spicy.
Signification
A pepper with a spicy taste.
The Water Trap
If you eat an 'acı bibər' that is too hot, don't drink water! In Azerbaijan, people will tell you to eat bread or drink 'ayran' (yogurt drink) to stop the burn.
Market Caution
Always ask 'Acıdır?' before buying green peppers. They look identical to sweet ones but can be surprisingly spicy.
Adjective Power
You can use 'lap' or 'çox' before the phrase to emphasize: 'lap acı bibər' (the very hot pepper).
The Brave Eater
Eating a whole acı bibər without flinching is often seen as a sign of being a seasoned, traditional eater.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct word for 'spicy'.
Bu xörək çox ____ bibərlidir, ehtiyatlı ol!
In the context of food flavor, 'acı' is used for spicy/hot.
Which sentence correctly asks for a hot pepper?
How do you ask for a hot pepper at a restaurant?
'Acı bibər' is the standard term for a spicy pepper.
Match the Azerbaijani phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
This helps distinguish between the different uses of 'acı' and 'isti'.
Complete the dialogue at the market.
Satıcı: Bu bibərlər çox dadlıdır. Alıcı: ____ ?
The buyer is asking if the peppers are spicy.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Spicy vs. Hot Temperature
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesBu xörək çox ____ bibərlidir, ehtiyatlı ol!
In the context of food flavor, 'acı' is used for spicy/hot.
How do you ask for a hot pepper at a restaurant?
'Acı bibər' is the standard term for a spicy pepper.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
This helps distinguish between the different uses of 'acı' and 'isti'.
Satıcı: Bu bibərlər çox dadlıdır. Alıcı: ____ ?
The buyer is asking if the peppers are spicy.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsMostly, yes. But 'acı' also means 'bitter'. Context tells you which one it is.
No, black pepper is 'istiot'. 'Acı bibər' is the vegetable.
You can say 'acı deyil' (it's not spicy) or 'şirindir' (it's sweet/mild).
Always 'acı bibər' when naming the item. 'Bibər acıdır' means 'The pepper is spicy'.
Ask for 'pul bibər'.
Yes, 'acı' as a noun means pain or suffering. As an adjective, it means spicy/bitter.
No, that would be very unusual! But 'istiot' is sometimes used in traditional remedies.
It's a traditional palate cleanser and appetite stimulant in the Caucasus.
Yes, 'acı adam' can mean a bitter or harsh person, but it's a bit literary.
Both green (yaşıl) and red (qırmızı) are very common in Azerbaijan.
Expressions liées
Şirin bibər
contrastSweet/bell pepper
Acı dil
similarBitter tongue
İstiot
specialized formBlack/ground pepper
Pul bibər
specialized formRed pepper flakes
Acı çəkmək
builds onTo suffer / To feel pain
