Meaning
A polite phrase said to someone working.
Cultural Background
Saying 'Yorulma' is considered a 'savab' (good deed) in a social sense. It builds immediate rapport with strangers. In the fast-paced capital, it's often shortened or combined with 'Asan gəlsin' when entering small shops. In villages, the phrase is often followed by an offer of help or food, reflecting deep hospitality. It is used to acknowledge the 'invisible' work of janitors and security guards, which is a key part of Azerbaijani social etiquette.
The Double Greeting
Combine it with 'Salam' for maximum politeness: 'Salam, yorulmayasınız!'
Watch the Suffix
Never use 'Yorulma' with someone older than you; it sounds like you are talking down to them.
Meaning
A polite phrase said to someone working.
The Double Greeting
Combine it with 'Salam' for maximum politeness: 'Salam, yorulmayasınız!'
Watch the Suffix
Never use 'Yorulma' with someone older than you; it sounds like you are talking down to them.
The Response
If someone says it to you, the best response is 'Çox sağ olun' (Thank you very much) or 'Sizlə bahəm' (Same to you).
Test Yourself
You see your elderly neighbor gardening. What do you say?
Qonşu, ______!
Because the neighbor is an elder, the formal 'Yorulmayasınız' is the most respectful choice.
Complete the dialogue with the correct response.
A: Yorulmayasınız! B: ______!
The standard response to a well-wish is to say 'Thank you'.
Match the phrase to the person.
1. To a friend studying: 2. To a group of workers: 3. To your boss:
Singular for friends, plural for groups, and formal for bosses.
Fill in the missing part of the office conversation.
Leyla: Mən gedirəm, hələlik. Əhməd: Sağ ol, Leyla. Leyla: Sənə də ______!
Leyla is leaving while Ahmed is still working, so 'Yorulma' is the perfect parting wish.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
When to say Yorulma
At Work
- • Colleague typing
- • Boss in meeting
- • Janitor cleaning
At Home
- • Mom cooking
- • Dad fixing car
- • Sister studying
In Public
- • Street sweeper
- • Construction worker
- • Shopkeeper
Practice Bank
4 exercisesQonşu, ______!
Because the neighbor is an elder, the formal 'Yorulmayasınız' is the most respectful choice.
A: Yorulmayasınız! B: ______!
The standard response to a well-wish is to say 'Thank you'.
1. To a friend studying: 2. To a group of workers: 3. To your boss:
Singular for friends, plural for groups, and formal for bosses.
Leyla: Mən gedirəm, hələlik. Əhməd: Sağ ol, Leyla. Leyla: Sənə də ______!
Leyla is leaving while Ahmed is still working, so 'Yorulma' is the perfect parting wish.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
12 questionsYes! It's very polite to say 'Yorulmayasınız' when they bring your food or when you are leaving.
Yes, but always use the formal 'Yorulmayasınız.' It shows you appreciate their hard work in teaching.
You can still say it! It acknowledges their physical effort.
Not exactly. 'Good luck' is 'Uğurlar.' 'Yorulma' is specifically about the effort being put in right now.
It's less common in formal emails, but in a friendly message to a colleague who is working on a project, it's great.
No, it is a secular phrase, though you can add 'Allah qüvvət versin' to make it more traditional.
In Turkey, they say 'Kolay gelsin.' 'Yorulma' is specific to Azerbaijani and other Eastern Turkic dialects.
No, if they are finished, say 'Əllərinizə sağlıq' (Health to your hands) or 'Sağ ol'.
No, it's a standard, neutral expression used by all ages and classes.
It's a single tap of the tongue against the roof of the mouth, not a rolled 'r' like in Russian.
Don't worry! People will appreciate the effort, but try to use '-mayasınız' for elders next time.
Yes, 'Yorulmayın' is for a group of friends, and 'Yorulmayasınız' is for a group you want to be formal with.
Related Phrases
Asan gəlsin
similarMay it come easy
Güc gəlsin
similarMay strength come
İşiniz avand olsun
specialized formMay your work be successful
Var olun
builds onBe present / Thank you
Zəhmət olmasa
similarIf it's not a trouble (Please)
