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Introduction[edit | edit source]

Welcome to the lesson on the present tense in North Azerbaijani! The present tense is a fundamental aspect of the language and is used to express actions happening in the current moment, habitual actions, and general truths. In this lesson, we will explore how to form and use the present tense in North Azerbaijani, including regular and irregular verbs. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid understanding of how to use the present tense in various contexts.

Forming the Present Tense[edit | edit source]

In North Azerbaijani, the present tense is formed by combining the verb stem with different personal endings. The personal endings vary depending on the subject of the sentence, indicating who is performing the action. Let's take a look at how to form the present tense for regular verbs:

Regular Verbs[edit | edit source]

Regular verbs in North Azerbaijani follow a predictable pattern when conjugated in the present tense. The verb stem remains the same, and the personal endings are added to it. The personal endings for regular verbs are as follows:

Person Personal Ending
I (singular) -am
You (singular, informal) -san
He/She/It -dir
We -ıq
You (plural) -sız
They -lar

To form the present tense, simply take the verb stem and add the appropriate personal ending. Let's see some examples:

  • To eat: yemək
North Azerbaijani Pronunciation English
Mən yeyirəm men yeyirəm I eat
Sən yeyirəsən sen yeyirəsən You eat
O yeyir o yeyir He/She/It eats
Biz yeyirik biz yeyirik We eat
Siz yeyirsiz siz yeyirsiz You eat
Onlar yeyirlər onlar yeyirlər They eat
  • To drink: içmək
North Azerbaijani Pronunciation English
Mən içirəm men içirəm I drink
Sən içirəsən sen içirəsən You drink
O içir o içir He/She/It drinks
Biz içirik biz içirik We drink
Siz içirsiz siz içirsiz You drink
Onlar içirlər onlar içirlər They drink

As you can see, the verb stem remains the same, and the personal endings are added to it. This pattern applies to most regular verbs in North Azerbaijani. However, there are some irregular verbs that have different conjugations in the present tense.

Irregular Verbs[edit | edit source]

Irregular verbs in North Azerbaijani do not follow the same pattern as regular verbs in the present tense. They have unique conjugations that need to be memorized. Let's look at some examples:

  • To go: getmək
North Azerbaijani Pronunciation English
Mən gedirəm men gedirəm I go
Sən gedirəsən sen gedirəsən You go
O gedir o gedir He/She/It goes
Biz gedirik biz gedirik We go
Siz gedirsiniz siz gedirsiniz You go
Onlar gedirlər onlar gedirlər They go
  • To come: gəlmək
North Azerbaijani Pronunciation English
Mən gəlirəm men gəlirəm I come
Sən gəlirəsən sen gəlirəsən You come
O gəlir o gəlir He/She/It comes
Biz gəlirik biz gəlirik We come
Siz gəlirsiniz siz gəlirsiniz You come
Onlar gəlirlər onlar gəlirlər They come

As you can see, irregular verbs have unique conjugations that differ from regular verbs. It's essential to memorize these conjugations to use irregular verbs correctly in the present tense.

Using the Present Tense[edit | edit source]

Now that we know how to form the present tense, let's explore how to use it in different contexts in North Azerbaijani.

Present Actions[edit | edit source]

The present tense is used to express actions happening at the current moment. For example:

  • Mən kitab oxuyuram. (I am reading a book.)
  • O məktəbə gedir. (He is going to school.)
  • Biz işləyirik. (We are working.)

In these examples, the present tense is used to describe actions that are currently taking place.

Habitual Actions[edit | edit source]

The present tense is also used to express habitual actions or routines. For example:

  • Sən hər gün idman edirsən. (You exercise every day.)
  • Onlar televiziyon seyr edirlər. (They watch television.)
  • Biz həmişə səhər yemək yeyirik. (We always eat breakfast in the morning.)

In these examples, the present tense is used to indicate actions that happen regularly or as part of a routine.

General Truths[edit | edit source]

The present tense can also be used to express general truths or facts. For example:

  • Dünya dairədir. (The Earth is round.)
  • Su 100 dərəcə Isıtmaq üçün lazımdır. (Water boils at 100 degrees.)
  • Qara gözlərə heç zaman güvənməmək lazımdır. (Never trust black eyes.)

In these examples, the present tense is used to state facts that are generally true.

Cultural Insights[edit | edit source]

North Azerbaijani is spoken mainly in the Republic of Azerbaijan, where it is the official language. It is also spoken in parts of Iran and Turkey. The present tense is an essential aspect of everyday communication in North Azerbaijani, allowing speakers to express themselves in various contexts. Understanding the present tense is crucial for engaging in conversations, forming sentences, and expressing thoughts and opinions.

In North Azerbaijani culture, the present tense is used to describe current actions, routines, and general truths. It is common to use the present tense when talking about daily activities, such as going to work, eating meals, or spending time with family and friends. By learning how to use the present tense correctly, you will be able to communicate more effectively in North Azerbaijani and connect with native speakers on a deeper level.

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

To reinforce your understanding of the present tense in North Azerbaijani, here are some practice exercises for you to try. Translate the given sentences into North Azerbaijani using the present tense. Solutions and explanations are provided below.

1. I eat breakfast every morning. 2. She watches movies on weekends. 3. We go to the park in the evening. 4. They study at the university. 5. Do you speak English?

Solutions[edit | edit source]

1. Mən hər sabah səhər yemək yeyirəm. 2. O həftəsonları filmlər seyr edir. 3. Biz axşam parka gedirik. 4. Onlar universitetdə oxuyurlar. 5. Siz ingilis dili danışırsınızmı?

Explanations[edit | edit source]

1. In this sentence, the subject is "I" (Mən), and the verb "eat" (yemək) is conjugated in the present tense with the personal ending "-am." The phrase "every morning" is expressed as "hər sabah."

2. In this sentence, the subject is "She" (O), and the verb "watch" (seyr etmək) is conjugated in the present tense with the personal ending "-dir." The phrase "on weekends" is expressed as "həftəsonları."

3. In this sentence, the subject is "We" (Biz), and the verb "go" (getmək) is conjugated in the present tense with the personal ending "-ik." The phrase "in the evening" is expressed as "axşam."

4. In this sentence, the subject is "They" (Onlar), and the verb "study" (oxumaq) is conjugated in the present tense with the personal ending "-lar." The phrase "at the university" is expressed as "universitetdə."

5. In this sentence, the subject is "You" (Siz), and the verb "speak" (danışmaq) is conjugated in the present tense with the personal ending "-sınızmı." The phrase "English" is expressed as "ingilis dili." The question word "Do" is not explicitly translated in North Azerbaijani.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to form and use the present tense in North Azerbaijani. In this lesson, we explored the formation of the present tense for both regular and irregular verbs. We also discussed the different uses of the present tense, including present actions, habitual actions, and general truths. By practicing the exercises and applying what you have learned, you will become more confident in using the present tense in everyday conversations. Keep up the excellent work and continue your journey towards mastering North Azerbaijani!

Table of Contents - North Azerbaijani Course - 0 to A1[edit source]


Greetings and Introductions


Alphabet and Pronunciation


Numbers and Time


Nouns and Pronouns


Family and Relationships


Verbs and Tenses


Food and Dining


Adjectives and Adverbs


Travel and Transportation


Prepositions and Conjunctions


Hobbies and Leisure Activities


Questions and Negation


North Azerbaijani Culture



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