Language/South-azerbaijani/Vocabulary/Colors
Hi South Azerbaijani learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn the names of different colors in South Azerbaijani. Colors are an essential part of our daily life, and knowing them in South Azerbaijani can be beneficial for communication and daily conversation. So, let's get started!
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Basic colors[edit | edit source]
Let's begin with the basic colors.
| South Azerbaijani | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| قیزیل qızıl | qizil | Red |
| قارا qara | qara | Black |
| سفید səfyəd | sefyed | White |
| قاچاقچی qaxaqçı | gachaghchi | Brown |
| سبز səbz | sebz | Green |
| کوروغلو koruğlu | korughlu | Grey |
| آبی زنگ nıldsı | nilsi | Blue |
Shades of Red[edit | edit source]
Red is the color of passion, love, and adventure. Here are some shades of red in South Azerbaijani:
| South Azerbaijani | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| تونقوزدان tünqozdan | tunkhozdan | Crimson |
| توتفراش turfraş | tutfrash | Scarlet |
| قلق قیزیلگه qalaq qızılqə | galag gizilgu | Burgundy |
Shades of Blue[edit | edit source]
Blue is the color of the sky and the sea, symbolizing calm and serenity. Here are some shades of blue in South Azerbaijani:
| South Azerbaijani | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| کوآ ماوی koa mawı | koa mawi | Indigo |
| کل عقیقی qızılı kül əqiqi | kul aqiqi qizili | Teal |
| یاقوت رنگی yaqut renği | yaqut renghi | Sapphire |
More colors[edit | edit source]
Let's see some more colors in South Azerbaijani:
| South Azerbaijani | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| قاشقی سفید qaşqayı səfyəd | gashgayi sefyed | Ivory |
| سونقور sünqur | sunqur | Orange |
| صورتی surti | surti | Pink |
| قیوار qiwvar | qiwvar | Purple |
| سرمه‌ای sərməi | sarmeai | Navy Blue |
Cultural significance of colors in South Azerbaijani culture[edit | edit source]
Colors hold significant importance in South Azerbaijani culture. For example:
- Red is the color of the Azerbaijani flag and symbolizes bravery, strength, and wealth.
- Green is the color of Islam, and it is commonly used to represent nature, life, and growth in Azerbaijan.
- White is associated with purity, truth, and peace. Also, white color is commonly used in Azerbaijani traditional clothing.
- Yellow is the color of oil, which is the primary export of Azerbaijan.
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: قیزیل رنگی لازمدیر. (I need red color.)
- Person 2: بۆلوق سونقوردانة بگۆلچه اُوردوم، قیزیلیه. (I have a red tablecloth.)
- Person 1: چوق قیوار رنگی بیلیشینده ایدیم. (I saw a beautiful purple color dress.)
- Person 2: قیوار دؤیگو دؤیمه رینگلر لاتینده کۆر سارما اولور. (There are different shades of purple color, check them out in Latin script.)
That's all for this lesson. I hope you enjoyed learning the names of colors in South Azerbaijani. To improve your South Azerbaijani Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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