Meaning
Telling someone not to worry about something.
Cultural Background
In Azerbaijan, 'Boş ver' is often accompanied by a specific hand gesture—a light flick of the hand away from the body, as if brushing dust off a shoulder. In the capital, 'Boş ver' is a sign of 'coolness.' Being 'boşvermiş' (someone who lets things go) is often seen as a desirable trait to avoid the high stress of city life. In çayxanas, 'Boş ver' is used to maintain the 'peace' during competitive games like Nərd (backgammon). It prevents arguments from escalating. Parents often use 'Boş ver' to calm down children who are upset over broken toys, teaching them early on to prioritize people over objects.
The 'Veee' elongation
If you want to sound really sympathetic, elongate the 'e' in 'ver': 'Boş veeeer.' It sounds like a warm hug.
Don't overdo it
If you say 'Boş ver' to every problem a friend has, they might think you don't care about their life.
Meaning
Telling someone not to worry about something.
The 'Veee' elongation
If you want to sound really sympathetic, elongate the 'e' in 'ver': 'Boş veeeer.' It sounds like a warm hug.
Don't overdo it
If you say 'Boş ver' to every problem a friend has, they might think you don't care about their life.
The 'Canın sağ olsun' combo
Pair 'Boş ver' with 'Canın sağ olsun' (May your soul be healthy) for the ultimate Azerbaijani comfort phrase.
Texting style
In texts, people often write 'bosver' (without the dot on the ş) for speed.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'Boş ver'.
Dostlar, narahat olmayın, ______, hər şey qaydasındadır.
Since the speaker is addressing 'Dostlar' (friends, plural), the plural form 'boş verin' is the most natural.
Match the response to the situation.
Situation: Your friend is crying because they lost their wallet.
Losing a wallet is a serious matter. 'Boş ver' would be too dismissive.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Bağışla, kitabını evdə unutmuşam. B: ________, sabah gətirərsən.
'Boş ver' is the perfect response to a minor apology like forgetting a book.
Which sentence uses 'Boş ver' correctly?
Select the natural usage:
This is a common idiomatic string meaning 'Let it go, don't worry.'
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesDostlar, narahat olmayın, ______, hər şey qaydasındadır.
Since the speaker is addressing 'Dostlar' (friends, plural), the plural form 'boş verin' is the most natural.
Situation: Your friend is crying because they lost their wallet.
Losing a wallet is a serious matter. 'Boş ver' would be too dismissive.
A: Bağışla, kitabını evdə unutmuşam. B: ________, sabah gətirərsən.
'Boş ver' is the perfect response to a minor apology like forgetting a book.
Select the natural usage:
This is a common idiomatic string meaning 'Let it go, don't worry.'
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsUsually no, it's friendly. But if said with a sigh or an eye-roll, it can mean 'I'm bored of you.'
No, it's too informal. Use 'Fikir verməyin' or 'Narahat olmayın' instead.
'Boş ver' is 'forget it/don't worry,' while 'Eybi yox' is 'it's okay/no harm done.'
You would say 'Boş vermə,' but this is usually used to mean 'Don't be indifferent to life.'
Yes, it is identical in Turkish and Azerbaijani.
No, it's for 'small stuff.' Using it for big problems makes you look insensitive.
It means 'Let it go and let it be gone.' It's a more emphatic version.
Yes, 'Boş verin,' but even that is relatively casual.
Yes, if someone asks your opinion on something you find boring, you can say 'Boş ver.'
It literally means 'Give empty.'
Related Phrases
Fikir vermə
similarDon't pay attention
Eybi yox
synonymNo problem
Vallah, boş şeydir
builds onBy God, it's an empty thing
Yada salma
similarDon't bring it to mind
Cəhənnəmə ki
contrastTo hell with it
