Language/South-azerbaijani/Vocabulary/Animals
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In this lesson, we will learn about animals in South Azerbaijani.
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Animals[edit | edit source]
In Azerbaijan, animals are a very important part of culture and agriculture. Many traditional Azerbaijani dishes consist of meat, especially lamb and beef, and dairy products such as cheese and yogurt. Azerbaijani people also have a close relationship with horses, which are highly valued and used for transportation, racing, and as a source of pride.
Let's learn some South Azerbaijani animal vocabulary!
Domestic Animals[edit | edit source]
Here are some common domestic animals that you might encounter:
| South Azerbaijani | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| مرغ | "morg" | chicken |
| خوشباشقا | "xuşbaşqa" | cow |
| "maş" | sheep | ||
| باقوچا | "bağoça" | lamb |
| گوسفند | "gösfənd" | sheep |
| گات | "gat" | horse |
| بوزقوش | "buzqoş" | donkey |
| قاز | "qaz" | goose |
- Person 1: مرغ نیا باغچه دا ماهیچه تپمیش؟ ("morg niya bağçədə da mahiçə tepmiş?") (Have the chicken been pecking at the garden again?)
- Person 2: آره، یهودی زنجیر گشاده که ("are, yehudi zəncir qışladi ki") (Yes, the Jew has left the chain open again)
Wild Animals[edit | edit source]
Azerbaijan is also home to many different types of wild animals. Some of the most commonly encountered animals include:
| South Azerbaijani | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| خرس | "xərs" | bear |
| شیر | "şir" | lion |
| گرگ | "qurğ" | wolf |
| قوچ | "quç" | ram |
| بز | "biz" | goat |
| کیمیز Ətli اشرفلو | "kimiş ətli aşraflı" | badger |
- Person 1: شب گذشته شیر در دهکده دیده شده بود. ("şabı gəçən şir də dakhdada didə şuda buda.") (Yesterday night, a lion was seen in the village.)
- Person 2: خداحافظی بخیر کن، من کجام تو کجایی؟! ("xodahafizə baxir kon, mən qəcəm tu qajaısın?") (Take care, where am I and where are you!)
Sea Animals[edit | edit source]
Azerbaijan has access to the Caspian Sea and is famous for its caviar production. Here are some sea animals commonly found in the region:
| South Azerbaijani | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| قزمغی | "qazmaği" | sturgeon |
| میگو | "miyu" | shrimp |
| چیغی | "çiyığı" | shellfish |
- Person 1: من خیلی شیطون میگو دوست دارم. ("mən xilə şətu vi balıq düşt yaram.") (I really like naughty shrimp)
- Person 2: بلی، اما خیلی گرانند. ("bəli, amma xilə dadandırlar.") (Yes, but they are very expensive)
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
That's our lesson for today! Remember to practice these words with native speakers you meet on Polyglot Club. Don't be afraid to find native speakers and ask them any questions! To improve your South Azerbaijani [ [Language/South-azerbaijani/Vocabulary|vocabulary]], keep studying and practicing.
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