Signification
Asking about the timing of an event.
Contexte culturel
The concept of 'Inşallah' is often used when answering 'Nə vaxt?'. It reflects a cultural belief that the future is not entirely in human hands. In Baku, 'Nə vaxt?' is often used as a polite way to end a conversation by suggesting a future meeting. In villages, 'Nə vaxt?' might be answered with a reference to a daily task rather than a clock time. In professional settings, 'Nə vaxt?' requires a precise answer, often followed by a written confirmation.
The 'Ki' Connection
If you want to say 'When I was young...', use 'Nə vaxt ki...'. The 'ki' is essential for connecting clauses.
Don't over-formalize
While 'Nə zaman' is correct, using it with friends can sound a bit stiff. Stick to 'Nə vaxt' for daily life.
Signification
Asking about the timing of an event.
The 'Ki' Connection
If you want to say 'When I was young...', use 'Nə vaxt ki...'. The 'ki' is essential for connecting clauses.
Don't over-formalize
While 'Nə zaman' is correct, using it with friends can sound a bit stiff. Stick to 'Nə vaxt' for daily life.
Listen for 'Haçan'
If you travel to Ganja or Nakhchivan, you'll hear 'Haçan' more often. Don't be confused; it's just a local flavor of 'Nə vaxt'.
The 'Inşallah' Buffer
When someone gives you a time, they might add 'İnşallah'. This isn't just religious; it's a cultural way of saying 'that's the plan, but things happen'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase to ask 'When are you coming?'.
Sən ___ gəlirsən?
'Nə vaxt' is used to ask about timing. 'Nə qədər' is 'how much' and 'hara' is 'where'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to ask 'When is the meeting?'
Choose the correct option:
'Nə vaxtdır' adds the copula 'is' to the question 'when'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Sabah Bakıya gedirəm. B: ___?
If someone says they are going somewhere, asking 'When?' is the most logical follow-up.
Match the question to the situation.
Situation: You are at a bus stop and want to know the arrival time.
This specifically asks for the arrival time.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesSən ___ gəlirsən?
'Nə vaxt' is used to ask about timing. 'Nə qədər' is 'how much' and 'hara' is 'where'.
Choose the correct option:
'Nə vaxtdır' adds the copula 'is' to the question 'when'.
A: Sabah Bakıya gedirəm. B: ___?
If someone says they are going somewhere, asking 'When?' is the most logical follow-up.
Situation: You are at a bus stop and want to know the arrival time.
This specifically asks for the arrival time.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsMostly, yes. It's the standard interrogative for time. However, it's not used as a conjunction (e.g., 'I'll tell you when I'm ready') without adding 'ki'.
No, use 'Saat neçədir?' for the current time. 'Nə vaxt' is for events.
'Nə zaman' is slightly more formal and often used in literature or formal speeches.
Add the suffix '-dan': 'Nə vaxtdan?'.
Not at all, but it is very informal and regional. It's better to use 'Nə vaxt' in Baku.
Use 'Nə vaxta qədər?'.
Yes, it is perfectly professional.
Yes, it can become 'vaxta' (to when), 'vaxtdan' (from when), or 'vaxtın' (of when).
The '-dır' is a suffix meaning 'is'. So 'Nə vaxtdır?' literally means 'When is it?'.
Yes, it's a very common theme in Azerbaijani pop and folk music regarding waiting for a lover.
Expressions liées
Nə zaman?
synonymWhen?
Haçan?
similarWhen?
Saat neçədə?
specialized formAt what time?
Nə vaxtsa
builds onSometime/Ever
Həmişə
contrastAlways
