Significado
People are influenced by those around them.
Contexto cultural
The 'Məhəllə' culture is central here. Neighbors often know everything about each other's lives, making imitation almost inevitable. Sharing a very similar linguistic and cultural base, Turks use 'Üzüm üzüme baka baka kararır' more frequently, but the sentiment is identical. In the broader Caucasus, hospitality and community observation are high. Being 'like the others' is often seen as a sign of respectability. Similar nomadic and later settled community structures in countries like Uzbekistan also emphasize the 'neighbor' as a primary social influence.
Use it for Trends
This is the perfect phrase to use when talking about viral videos or fashion trends.
Don't forget the -ya
Without the '-ya' on the second 'qonşu', the sentence is grammatically broken.
Significado
People are influenced by those around them.
Use it for Trends
This is the perfect phrase to use when talking about viral videos or fashion trends.
Don't forget the -ya
Without the '-ya' on the second 'qonşu', the sentence is grammatically broken.
Sound Native
Add 'da' at the end ('Qonşu qonşuya baxar da') to sound more natural and conversational.
Teste-se
Fill in the missing word with the correct case.
Qonşu ________ baxar.
The verb 'baxmaq' requires the dative case (-ya).
Which situation best fits the proverb?
Everyone in the office starts drinking green tea after the boss started doing it.
This situation describes social imitation, which is the core meaning of the proverb.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Niyə hamı eyni rəngli maşın alır? B: Bilmirsən? ________.
The context of people copying each other's purchases fits this proverb.
Match the proverb to the modern context.
A viral challenge on Instagram where everyone does the same dance.
Viral trends are the modern equivalent of 'neighbors looking at each other'.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosQonşu ________ baxar.
The verb 'baxmaq' requires the dative case (-ya).
Everyone in the office starts drinking green tea after the boss started doing it.
This situation describes social imitation, which is the core meaning of the proverb.
A: Niyə hamı eyni rəngli maşın alır? B: Bilmirsən? ________.
The context of people copying each other's purchases fits this proverb.
A viral challenge on Instagram where everyone does the same dance.
Viral trends are the modern equivalent of 'neighbors looking at each other'.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
4 perguntasNot necessarily. It can be a simple observation of human nature, though it can be used mockingly if someone is copying too much.
Yes! In modern Azerbaijani, 'qonşu' in this proverb represents any peer or person in your social circle.
The '-ar' ending is the Geniş Zaman, used for habits and universal truths, like 'The sun rises in the east.'
No, this is already the shortest standard form.
Frases relacionadas
Üzüm üzümə baxa-baxa qaralar
synonymGrapes turn black by looking at each other.
Ev alma, qonşu al
similarDon't buy a house, buy a neighbor.
Qonşu qonşunun külünə möhtacdır
builds onA neighbor needs even the ash of a neighbor.
Kör korla gəzər, tora düşər
contrastA blind man walks with a blind man and falls into a net.
