A1 Collocation 中性

Xoş söz

Kind word

意思

A pleasant thing to say

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文化背景

There is a strong belief that 'xoş söz' has healing powers. In rural areas, people might say kind words to plants or animals to help them grow. In the broader Caucasus, verbal hospitality is a competition. Hosts try to outdo each other with 'xoş sözlər' and elaborate toasts (tamada culture). Similar to Azerbaijan, the Turkish 'tatlı dil' (sweet tongue) is a highly valued trait, often used interchangeably with the concept of 'xoş söz'. In many Turkic cultures, the first 'xoş söz' of the day is thought to determine your luck for the next 24 hours.

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The Power of Plural

When thanking someone, always use the plural 'Xoş sözləriniz üçün...' even if they only said one thing. It sounds more polite and generous.

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Don't Overdo It

While Azerbaijanis love kind words, excessive 'xoş söz' in a professional setting can sometimes be seen as 'yaltaqlıq' (flattery/sycophancy). Keep it sincere.

意思

A pleasant thing to say

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The Power of Plural

When thanking someone, always use the plural 'Xoş sözləriniz üçün...' even if they only said one thing. It sounds more polite and generous.

⚠️

Don't Overdo It

While Azerbaijanis love kind words, excessive 'xoş söz' in a professional setting can sometimes be seen as 'yaltaqlıq' (flattery/sycophancy). Keep it sincere.

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The Snake Proverb

If you are in a conflict, mention the proverb 'Xoş söz ilanı yuvasından çıxarar'. It shows deep cultural knowledge and usually de-escalates the situation.

自我测试

Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'xoş söz'.

Mənə bir ___ de, çox kədərliyəm.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: xoş söz

The sentence asks for 'a kind word' (singular), so 'xoş söz' is correct.

Which response is most appropriate when someone compliments your work?

A: Sizin işiniz çox əladır! B: ___

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Xoş sözləriniz üçün təşəkkür edirəm.

This is the standard polite way to thank someone for their kind words.

Match the Azerbaijani phrase with its English meaning.

1. Xoş söz demək, 2. Xoş söz eşitmək, 3. Xoş sözlər

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: 1-b, 2-c, 3-a

Demək = To say, Eşitmək = To hear, -lər = plural suffix.

Complete the dialogue.

Leyla: Sənin yeni paltarın çox qəşəngdir! Günay: Çox sağ ol, Leyla. Sən həmişə mənə ___ deyirsən.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: xoş sözlər

Since Leyla gave a compliment, Günay notes that she always says 'kind words'.

🎉 得分: /4

视觉学习工具

练习题库

4 练习
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'xoş söz'. Fill Blank A1

Mənə bir ___ de, çox kədərliyəm.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: xoş söz

The sentence asks for 'a kind word' (singular), so 'xoş söz' is correct.

Which response is most appropriate when someone compliments your work? Choose A2

A: Sizin işiniz çox əladır! B: ___

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Xoş sözləriniz üçün təşəkkür edirəm.

This is the standard polite way to thank someone for their kind words.

Match the Azerbaijani phrase with its English meaning. Match A1

将左侧的每个项目与右侧的配对匹配:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: 1-b, 2-c, 3-a

Demək = To say, Eşitmək = To hear, -lər = plural suffix.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

Leyla: Sənin yeni paltarın çox qəşəngdir! Günay: Çox sağ ol, Leyla. Sən həmişə mənə ___ deyirsən.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: xoş sözlər

Since Leyla gave a compliment, Günay notes that she always says 'kind words'.

🎉 得分: /4

常见问题

10 个问题

It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.

Yes, that is the most common way to refer to compliments in general.

The opposite is 'pis söz' (bad word) or 'acı söz' (bitter word).

Say: 'Xoş sözləriniz üçün çox sağ olun.'

Absolutely. It's very common in emails, letters, and social media comments.

Yes, 'xoş sözlər'.

No. 'Xoş' is about pleasure/feeling; 'yaxşı' is about quality/goodness.

It's a bit general for that. 'I love you' is a 'xoş söz', but usually, you'd be more specific.

Yes, versions of it exist in Turkish (hoş söz) and Uzbek (xush so'z).

Yes, it's one of the first social phrases children learn to be polite.

相关表达

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Şirin dil

similar

Sweet tongue

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Gülər üz

builds on

Smiling face

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Pis söz

contrast

Bad/Mean word

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Tərifləmək

specialized form

To praise

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İltifat etmək

specialized form

To pay a compliment

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