Meaning
A fast reply
Cultural Background
In Azerbaijan, replying quickly to a WhatsApp message is a sign of closeness. If you take hours to reply to a close friend, they might ask 'Niyə gec cavab verirsən?' (Why are you replying late?). While similar, Turks often use 'Hızlı cevap'. Using 'Tez' in Turkey sounds a bit old-fashioned or regional, but in Azerbaijan, it is the standard modern term. In the Baku business scene, 'Tez cavab' is often replaced by 'Operativ cavab' in official documents to sound more professional and modern. With many tech startups in Baku, 'tez cavab' is part of the 'Agile' workflow terminology used by young professionals.
Email Etiquette
Always start a follow-up email with 'Tez cavabınız üçün təşəkkürlər' to build rapport.
Don't Double Up
Avoid saying 'Çox tez cavab'. 'Tez cavab' is already strong enough.
Meaning
A fast reply
Email Etiquette
Always start a follow-up email with 'Tez cavabınız üçün təşəkkürlər' to build rapport.
Don't Double Up
Avoid saying 'Çox tez cavab'. 'Tez cavab' is already strong enough.
The 'B' vs 'P' rule
In Azerbaijani, 'cavab' ends in 'b', but if you add a suffix starting with a vowel, it stays 'b' (cavabım). If it's alone, it might sound like 'p'.
Patience
Even though 'tez cavab' is valued, don't be too aggressive when asking for one from elders.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct word for 'fast'.
Zəhmət olmasa, mənə ____ cavab ver.
'Tez' means fast, which fits the context of asking for a reply.
Which sentence is the most polite way to thank someone for a quick reply in an email?
Choose the best option:
The third option uses the formal 'təşəkkür edirəm' and the possessive '-ınız'.
Match the Azerbaijani phrase with its English meaning.
Match them:
Tez = Quick, Cavab = Reply.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Sənə mesaj yazdım. B: Gördüm, amma ____ cavab verə bilmədim, çünki iclasda idim.
The speaker is explaining why they couldn't reply *quickly*.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Tez vs Sürətli
Practice Bank
4 exercisesZəhmət olmasa, mənə ____ cavab ver.
'Tez' means fast, which fits the context of asking for a reply.
Choose the best option:
The third option uses the formal 'təşəkkür edirəm' and the possessive '-ınız'.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Tez = Quick, Cavab = Reply.
A: Sənə mesaj yazdım. B: Gördüm, amma ____ cavab verə bilmədim, çünki iclasda idim.
The speaker is explaining why they couldn't reply *quickly*.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsIt is neutral. It can be used with friends or in business.
'Tez' is for time/timing. 'Sürətli' is for speed/velocity.
It's better to say 'Zəhmət olmasa, cavab verərdiniz' to be more polite.
'Tez cavab üçün təşəkkürlər' is the most common way.
It can also mean 'retort' or 'rebuttal' in a debate.
No, it is always a 'j' sound like in 'juice'.
That means 'Hurry up!' and is often used alongside 'tez cavab'.
Yes, 'Tez cavab verdi' can mean they picked up the phone quickly.
Yes, they are the same word, but usage frequency differs.
It is 'Tez cavablar'.
Related Phrases
Sürətli cavab
synonymFast reply
Gec cavab
contrastLate reply
Dərhal cavab
specialized formImmediate reply
Düz cavab
similarCorrect answer
Qısa cavab
similarShort answer
