Meaning
Walking for leisure.
Cultural Background
The 'Axşam gəzintisi' (evening stroll) is a cultural staple. Due to the hot climate, people wait until the sun goes down to walk in public squares and parks. The Baku Boulevard is the most famous place for 'gəzinti'. It stretches for miles along the Caspian Sea and is always crowded with people strolling. For young people, 'gəzintiyə çıxmaq' is often a code for meeting up without spending much money, as parks are free and social. In villages, 'gəzinti' might involve walking to a nearby spring (bulaq) or through an orchard, but the social aspect remains the same.
Use it for invitations
It's the most polite and common way to ask someone to hang out outside.
Don't forget the '-yə'
Without the dative case, the sentence sounds broken to a native speaker.
Meaning
Walking for leisure.
Use it for invitations
It's the most polite and common way to ask someone to hang out outside.
Don't forget the '-yə'
Without the dative case, the sentence sounds broken to a native speaker.
The 'Bulvar' context
If you are in Baku, mentioning 'Bulvarda gəzintiyə çıxmaq' will make you sound very local.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct case ending and verb form.
Mən hər axşam parkda gəzinti___ _______ (Present Continuous).
The phrase requires the dative case '-yə' and the verb 'çıxmaq'.
Which sentence is the most natural invitation to a friend?
Dostuna necə deyərsən?
'Gəzintiyə çıxaq?' is the standard, natural way to suggest a walk.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Hava çox gözəldir! B: Bəli, gəl _________.
When the weather is beautiful, the most logical response is to go for a walk.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You want to clear your head after a long meeting.
Going for a walk is a common way to refresh your mind.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesMən hər axşam parkda gəzinti___ _______ (Present Continuous).
The phrase requires the dative case '-yə' and the verb 'çıxmaq'.
Dostuna necə deyərsən?
'Gəzintiyə çıxaq?' is the standard, natural way to suggest a walk.
A: Hava çox gözəldir! B: Bəli, gəl _________.
When the weather is beautiful, the most logical response is to go for a walk.
You want to clear your head after a long meeting.
Going for a walk is a common way to refresh your mind.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
5 questionsNot really. For hiking, use 'hikinq' or 'dağ yürüşü'. 'Gəzinti' is too casual for mountains.
Both are understood, but 'çıxmaq' is much more common and natural for the act of leaving home for a walk.
'Gəzinti' is the noun (a stroll), while 'gəzmək' is the verb (to walk/travel).
Only if you are talking about personal plans or health. It's a bit too informal for professional tasks.
Say 'Gəzintiyə çıxdım'.
Related Phrases
Hava almaq
similarTo get fresh air
Səyahət etmək
builds onTo travel
Piyada getmək
similarTo go on foot
Dolaşmaq
synonymTo wander
