Bedeutung
Inviting someone to make a choice.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The concept of 'Buyurun' is central to Azerbaijani identity. It is used when opening a door for someone, handing over a gift, or inviting someone to start eating. It shows that you put the other person's comfort above your own. In Baku's modern business world, 'Buyurun seçin' is used to show that a company is customer-oriented. It is often seen in marketing materials to empower the consumer. In regions like Sheki or Ganja, hospitality is even more formal. A host might say 'Buyurun seçin' multiple times to ensure the guest doesn't feel shy (utanmaq) about taking the best piece of food.
The Hand Gesture
When saying 'Buyurun seçin,' slightly open your palms toward the items. This physical gesture completes the politeness.
Don't be too informal
Azerbaijanis value respect for elders. Even if you are an adult, use 'Buyurun seçin' with anyone older than you.
Bedeutung
Inviting someone to make a choice.
The Hand Gesture
When saying 'Buyurun seçin,' slightly open your palms toward the items. This physical gesture completes the politeness.
Don't be too informal
Azerbaijanis value respect for elders. Even if you are an adult, use 'Buyurun seçin' with anyone older than you.
The 'Shy' Guest
If a guest doesn't choose immediately, they might be being 'shy' (utancaq). Repeat the phrase once more to encourage them.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word to make the sentence formal.
Mağazada satıcı deyir: '________ seçin.'
In a shop (formal setting), 'Buyurun' is the correct polite form.
Which phrase is appropriate for a close friend?
Dostuna deyirsən:
'Buyur seç' is the informal version used for friends.
Complete the dialogue.
Ev sahibi: 'Çay yoxsa qəhvə? ________.' Qonaq: 'Çay olsun, zəhmət olmasa.'
A host speaking to a guest should use the formal/polite form.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: A waiter brings a tray of desserts to your table.
The waiter is inviting you to choose a dessert.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Where to use 'Buyurun seçin'
Places
- • Mağaza (Shop)
- • Restoran (Restaurant)
- • Ev (Home)
- • Bazar (Market)
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenMağazada satıcı deyir: '________ seçin.'
In a shop (formal setting), 'Buyurun' is the correct polite form.
Dostuna deyirsən:
'Buyur seç' is the informal version used for friends.
Ev sahibi: 'Çay yoxsa qəhvə? ________.' Qonaq: 'Çay olsun, zəhmət olmasa.'
A host speaking to a guest should use the formal/polite form.
Situation: A waiter brings a tray of desserts to your table.
The waiter is inviting you to choose a dessert.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
3 FragenNo, 'seçin' implies a choice between multiple things. If there is only one, just say 'Buyurun.'
Yes, it is very appropriate and shows you respect their authority to make the final decision.
'Seçiniz' is an even more formal, slightly archaic or written form. In daily speech, 'seçin' is the standard.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Buyurun əyləşin
similarPlease take a seat
Buyurun keçin
similarPlease pass/go through
Seçim sənindir
synonymThe choice is yours
Nə arzu edirsiniz?
builds onWhat do you desire?
