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Welcome to our lesson on '''Prepositions''' in North Azerbaijani! Prepositions are essential components of any language, acting as the glue that holds sentences together by linking nouns, pronouns, and phrases to other words. In the context of North Azerbaijani, mastering prepositions will greatly enhance your ability to construct meaningful sentences and express relationships between different elements in your communication.
In this lesson, we will explore the various forms and usages of prepositions in North Azerbaijani, along with common prepositional phrases that you can use in everyday conversations. We will also provide you with exercises to solidify your understanding. So, let's dive in!
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=== What are Prepositions? ===
Prepositions are words that describe the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other elements in a sentence. They help us convey information about time, place, direction, and manner. In North Azerbaijani, prepositions are crucial for indicating where something is, when an event occurs, and how actions are performed.
=== Common Prepositions in North Azerbaijani ===
Let's start by looking at some of the most common prepositions in North Azerbaijani. They can be categorized based on their meanings.
==== Prepositions of Place ====
These prepositions indicate location or position.
{| class="wikitable"
! North Azerbaijani !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| içində || iʧində || inside
|-
| üstündə || ystündə || on
|-
| altında || al'tında || under
|-
| yanında || yan'ında || next to
|-
| arxasında || ar'kasan'da || behind
|}
==== Prepositions of Time ====
These prepositions indicate when an action takes place.
{| class="wikitable"
! North Azerbaijani !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| əvvəl || əv'vəl || before
|-
| sonra || son'ra || after
|-
| zamanı || za'manı || during
|-
| ilə || i'lɛ || with
|-
| sonra || son'ra || after
|}
==== Prepositions of Direction ====
These prepositions indicate movement or direction.
{| class="wikitable"
! North Azerbaijani !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| tərəf || tɛ'rɛf || towards
|-
| içəri || i'ʧæri || into
|-
| xaricdə || xa'ridʒdə || outside
|-
| keçmək || kɛʧ'mɛk || across
|-
| yaxın || ya'kın || near
|}
=== Usage of Prepositions ===
In North Azerbaijani, prepositions are often combined with nouns to create prepositional phrases. The structure usually follows the pattern: '''Preposition + Noun'''.
== Examples of Prepositional Phrases
Let's examine some examples of prepositional phrases using the prepositions we've learned.
{| class="wikitable"
! North Azerbaijani !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| evin içində || e'vin i'çində || inside the house
|-
| kitabın üstündə || ki'ta'bın ystündə || on the book
|-
| masanın altında || ma'sa'nın al'tında || under the table
|-
| dostumun yanında || dos'tumun yan'ında || next to my friend
|-
| məktəbin arxasında || mɛk'təbin ar'kasan'da || behind the school
|}
Now, let's look at some examples of prepositions of time.
{| class="wikitable"
! North Azerbaijani !! Pronunciation !! English
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| saat üçdən əvvəl || sa'at ü'çdən əv'vəl || before three o'clock


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| dərsdən sonra || dɛrs'dən son'ra || after the class


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| bayram zamanı || bay'ram za'manı || during the holiday


As a native speaker of North Azerbaijani and a language teacher with over 20 years of experience, I am excited to teach you about prepositions in North Azerbaijani. Prepositions are essential parts of speech that can make a significant difference in meaning and context when used appropriately. In this lesson, you will learn about North Azerbaijani prepositions, their forms, usage, and common prepositional phrases.
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<h2>What are Prepositions?</h2>
| onunla ilə || o'nunla i'lɛ || with him/her


Prepositions are words that describe the relationship between a noun or a pronoun and another element in a sentence. They are usually placed before a noun, a pronoun, or a gerund to show the noun's or pronoun's relationship with other words in the sentence. For example, in the sentence "The book is on the table," the preposition "on" is used to show the relationship between "book" and "table."
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In North Azerbaijani, prepositions are an integral part of the language, and they are used extensively in conversations, written texts, and daily interactions. Therefore, it's vital to learn about North Azerbaijani prepositions and their proper usage.
| işdən sonra || iş'dən son'ra || after work


<h2>Forms of Prepositions</h2>
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In North Azerbaijani, prepositions are typically one word. Some prepositions have variants that are similar in meaning, while others have multiple meanings, depending on context. Here are some examples of North Azerbaijani prepositions:
And finally, let's see some examples using prepositions of direction.


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! North Azerbaijani !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
 
! North Azerbaijani !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
|-
| üzərə || üzərə || on, onto, upon
 
| evə tərəf || e'və tɛ'rɛf || towards the house
 
|-
|-
| arxasında || arxasıda || behind
 
| içəri keçmək || i'çæri kɛʧ'mɛk || to go inside
 
|-
|-
| üçün || üçün || for
 
| xaricdə yaşamaq || xa'ridʒdə ya'şamaq || to live outside
 
|-
|-
| ilə || ilə || with
 
| çayı keçmək || ça'yı kɛʧ'mɛk || to cross the river
 
|-
|-
| qarşısında || qarşısında || in front of
 
| məktəbdən yaxın || mɛk'təbdən ya'kın || near the school
 
|}
 
=== Common Prepositional Phrases ===
 
Let's introduce some common prepositional phrases that you will frequently encounter in conversations:
 
* '''sənin üçün''' - for you
 
* '''onun haqqında''' - about him/her
 
* '''gözəl günlərdə''' - on beautiful days
 
* '''səhər saat altıda''' - at six in the morning
 
* '''şəhərdə''' - in the city
 
These phrases will help you express ideas more fluidly in North Azerbaijani, making your communication more natural.
 
=== Exercises and Practice ===
 
Now that you have a solid understanding of prepositions, it’s time to practice! Here are some exercises that will help reinforce what you've learned.
 
==== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks ====
 
Complete the sentences with the correct prepositions.
 
1. Mən kitabı ___ masanın üstündə qoydum. (I put the book on the table.)
 
2. O, ___ evin içindədir. (He is inside the house.)
 
3. Biz ___ parkda görüşdük. (We met in the park.)
 
4. Mən ___ onunla gedirəm. (I am going with him/her.)
 
5. Dərsi ___ saat dörd başlayır. (The lesson starts at four o'clock.)
 
==== Exercise 2: Match the Phrases ====
 
Match the North Azerbaijani phrases with their English translations.
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! North Azerbaijani !! English
 
|-
|-
| içində || içində || in, inside
 
| evin yanında || a) inside the house
 
|-
|-
| üzündən || üzündən || from, out of
 
| kitabın içində || b) next to the house
 
|-
 
| məktəbin arxasında || c) under the book
 
|-
|-
| üstündən || üstündən || from the top of, above
 
| masanın altında || d) behind the school
 
|-
 
| dostumla ilə || e) with my friend
 
|}
|}


That said, there are some prepositions in North Azerbaijani that have more than one word, such as "gözlə-," which means "to wait for."
==== Exercise 3: Translation Practice ====
 
Translate the following sentences into North Azerbaijani.
 
1. The cat is under the chair.
 
2. I will meet you after the class.
 
3. The gift is for you.
 
4. She lives near the city.
 
5. The children are playing outside.
 
==== Exercise 4: Create Your Sentences ====
 
Using the prepositions and phrases learned, create five sentences in North Azerbaijani.
 
1.
 
2.
 
3.
 
4.
 
5.
 
==== Exercise 5: Choose the Correct Preposition ====
 
Select the correct preposition from the options given.
 
1. Mən kitabı ___ (üstündə / altında) qoydum. (I put the book on/under the table.)
 
2. O, ___ (içində / arxasında) parkda oynayır. (He plays in/behind the park.)
 
3. Biz ___ (yaxın / uzaq) dostlarımızla görüşdük. (We met with our friends near/far.)
 
4. Dərsi ___ (zamanında / əvvəl) bitirdik. (We finished the lesson on time/before.)
 
5. O, ___ (tərəf / içəri) gəlir. (He is coming towards/inside.)
 
=== Answers to Exercises ===
 
Here are the answers to the exercises for your reference.
 
==== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks Answers ====
 
1. üstündə
 
2. içindədir
 
3. parkda
 
4. onunla
 
5. saat dörd
 
==== Exercise 2: Match the Phrases Answers ====
 
1. b
 
2. a
 
3. d
 
4. c
 
5. e
 
==== Exercise 3: Translation Practice Answers ====
 
1. Pişik stulun altında.
 
2. Mən dərsdən sonra səni görəcəyəm.
 
3. Hədiyyə sənin üçündür.


<h2>Usage of Prepositions</h2>
4. O, şəhərdə yaşayır.


The usage of prepositions varies in different contexts and situations, and it can change the meaning of a sentence significantly. Therefore, it's essential to understand their usage rules and practice them correctly.
5. Uşaqlar xaricdə oynayırlar.


North Azerbaijani prepositions can generally be categorized into several groups, based on their function:
==== Exercise 4: Create Your Sentences Answers ====


<ul>
(Students' own sentences)
<li><b>Direction and Location:</b> These prepositions describe the direction or location of something. For example, "İş yerində" (at work), "Bakıya gedirəm" (I am going to Baku), "Evə çatdım" (I arrived at home).</li>
<li><b>Time:</b> These prepositions describe the time of an event or action. For example, "Sabahları" (in the morning), "Gözləyərək" (while waiting), "Bir neçə dəqiqədən sonra" (after a few minutes).</li>
<li><b>Instrumental:</b> These prepositions describe the things or tools used to do something. For example, "Kitablə ilə" (with a book), "Bıçaqla doğradım" (I chopped it with a knife), "Telefonla danışıram" (I am talking on the phone).</li>
<li><b>Reason and Purpose:</b> These prepositions describe the reason or purpose of an action or event. For example, "Səbəbindən" (because of that), "Məqsədi ilə" (for the purpose of), "Xarakterindən" (due to his character).</li>
</ul>


<h2>Common Prepositional Phrases</h2>
==== Exercise 5: Choose the Correct Preposition Answers ====


Prepositions are often used with prepositional phrases that can help better convey the intended meaning. Here are some common prepositional phrases in North Azerbaijani:
1. üstündə


<ul>
2. içində
<li><b>Ümumiyyətlə:</b> Generally, on the whole</li>
<li><b>Aşağı yuxarı:</b> More or less, approximately (literally: up and down)</li>
<li><b>Aradan sonra:</b> After that</li>
<li><b>Əksinə:</b> On the contrary</li>
<li><b>Arasında:</b> Between or among</li>
<li><b>Ortaq xalqımız;</b> Our common people</li>
<li><b>Sonra:</b> Later, afterward</li>
<li><b>Əksinə deməzmi?</b> Don't you think the opposite?</li>
<li><b>Məncə:</b> In my opinion</li>
<li><b>Pişman olmaq:</b> To regret (literally: to become unhappy)</li>
</ul>


<h2>Practice Exercises</h2>
3. yaxın


To help you practice using North Azerbaijani prepositions correctly, try these exercises:
4. zamanında


<ol>
5. tərəf
<li>Complete the sentence: "Mən işdən ___ iki saat sonra evə qayıram."</li>
<li>Fill in the blank: "Bu məktəb Bakı ____ yerləşir."</li>
<li>Use the preposition: "Bir daha ___ səs ver!"</li>
</ol>


<h2>Conclusion</h2>
=== Conclusion ===


Learning North Azerbaijani prepositions is vital to master the language and communicate effectively with others. Prepositions can indicate critical relationships between words, and using them correctly can make the difference between conveying the intended meaning and causing confusion. In this lesson, you learned about North Azerbaijani prepositions, their usage, and some common prepositional phrases. Keep practicing, and you'll soon master North Azerbaijani prepositions and speak the language fluently.
Congratulations! You've made significant progress in understanding prepositions in North Azerbaijani. Mastery of these important words will not only help you construct grammatically correct sentences but also enrich your communication skills as you engage with native speakers.
 
Keep practicing, and don't hesitate to revisit this lesson whenever you need a refresher. In our next lesson, we will explore conjunctions, another crucial component of sentence structure. Until then, happy learning!


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North Azerbaijani → Grammar → 0 to A1 Course → Prepositions

Welcome to our lesson on Prepositions in North Azerbaijani! Prepositions are essential components of any language, acting as the glue that holds sentences together by linking nouns, pronouns, and phrases to other words. In the context of North Azerbaijani, mastering prepositions will greatly enhance your ability to construct meaningful sentences and express relationships between different elements in your communication.

In this lesson, we will explore the various forms and usages of prepositions in North Azerbaijani, along with common prepositional phrases that you can use in everyday conversations. We will also provide you with exercises to solidify your understanding. So, let's dive in!

What are Prepositions?[edit | edit source]

Prepositions are words that describe the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other elements in a sentence. They help us convey information about time, place, direction, and manner. In North Azerbaijani, prepositions are crucial for indicating where something is, when an event occurs, and how actions are performed.

Common Prepositions in North Azerbaijani[edit | edit source]

Let's start by looking at some of the most common prepositions in North Azerbaijani. They can be categorized based on their meanings.

Prepositions of Place[edit | edit source]

These prepositions indicate location or position.

North Azerbaijani Pronunciation English
içində iʧində inside
üstündə ystündə on
altında al'tında under
yanında yan'ında next to
arxasında ar'kasan'da behind

Prepositions of Time[edit | edit source]

These prepositions indicate when an action takes place.

North Azerbaijani Pronunciation English
əvvəl əv'vəl before
sonra son'ra after
zamanı za'manı during
ilə i'lɛ with
sonra son'ra after

Prepositions of Direction[edit | edit source]

These prepositions indicate movement or direction.

North Azerbaijani Pronunciation English
tərəf tɛ'rɛf towards
içəri i'ʧæri into
xaricdə xa'ridʒdə outside
keçmək kɛʧ'mɛk across
yaxın ya'kın near

Usage of Prepositions[edit | edit source]

In North Azerbaijani, prepositions are often combined with nouns to create prepositional phrases. The structure usually follows the pattern: Preposition + Noun.

== Examples of Prepositional Phrases

Let's examine some examples of prepositional phrases using the prepositions we've learned.

North Azerbaijani Pronunciation English
evin içində e'vin i'çində inside the house
kitabın üstündə ki'ta'bın ystündə on the book
masanın altında ma'sa'nın al'tında under the table
dostumun yanında dos'tumun yan'ında next to my friend
məktəbin arxasında mɛk'təbin ar'kasan'da behind the school

Now, let's look at some examples of prepositions of time.

North Azerbaijani Pronunciation English
saat üçdən əvvəl sa'at ü'çdən əv'vəl before three o'clock
dərsdən sonra dɛrs'dən son'ra after the class
bayram zamanı bay'ram za'manı during the holiday
onunla ilə o'nunla i'lɛ with him/her
işdən sonra iş'dən son'ra after work

And finally, let's see some examples using prepositions of direction.

North Azerbaijani Pronunciation English
evə tərəf e'və tɛ'rɛf towards the house
içəri keçmək i'çæri kɛʧ'mɛk to go inside
xaricdə yaşamaq xa'ridʒdə ya'şamaq to live outside
çayı keçmək ça'yı kɛʧ'mɛk to cross the river
məktəbdən yaxın mɛk'təbdən ya'kın near the school

Common Prepositional Phrases[edit | edit source]

Let's introduce some common prepositional phrases that you will frequently encounter in conversations:

  • sənin üçün - for you
  • onun haqqında - about him/her
  • gözəl günlərdə - on beautiful days
  • səhər saat altıda - at six in the morning
  • şəhərdə - in the city

These phrases will help you express ideas more fluidly in North Azerbaijani, making your communication more natural.

Exercises and Practice[edit | edit source]

Now that you have a solid understanding of prepositions, it’s time to practice! Here are some exercises that will help reinforce what you've learned.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Complete the sentences with the correct prepositions.

1. Mən kitabı ___ masanın üstündə qoydum. (I put the book on the table.)

2. O, ___ evin içindədir. (He is inside the house.)

3. Biz ___ parkda görüşdük. (We met in the park.)

4. Mən ___ onunla gedirəm. (I am going with him/her.)

5. Dərsi ___ saat dörd başlayır. (The lesson starts at four o'clock.)

Exercise 2: Match the Phrases[edit | edit source]

Match the North Azerbaijani phrases with their English translations.

North Azerbaijani English
evin yanında a) inside the house
kitabın içində b) next to the house
məktəbin arxasında c) under the book
masanın altında d) behind the school
dostumla ilə e) with my friend

Exercise 3: Translation Practice[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences into North Azerbaijani.

1. The cat is under the chair.

2. I will meet you after the class.

3. The gift is for you.

4. She lives near the city.

5. The children are playing outside.

Exercise 4: Create Your Sentences[edit | edit source]

Using the prepositions and phrases learned, create five sentences in North Azerbaijani.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Exercise 5: Choose the Correct Preposition[edit | edit source]

Select the correct preposition from the options given.

1. Mən kitabı ___ (üstündə / altında) qoydum. (I put the book on/under the table.)

2. O, ___ (içində / arxasında) parkda oynayır. (He plays in/behind the park.)

3. Biz ___ (yaxın / uzaq) dostlarımızla görüşdük. (We met with our friends near/far.)

4. Dərsi ___ (zamanında / əvvəl) bitirdik. (We finished the lesson on time/before.)

5. O, ___ (tərəf / içəri) gəlir. (He is coming towards/inside.)

Answers to Exercises[edit | edit source]

Here are the answers to the exercises for your reference.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks Answers[edit | edit source]

1. üstündə

2. içindədir

3. parkda

4. onunla

5. saat dörd

Exercise 2: Match the Phrases Answers[edit | edit source]

1. b

2. a

3. d

4. c

5. e

Exercise 3: Translation Practice Answers[edit | edit source]

1. Pişik stulun altında.

2. Mən dərsdən sonra səni görəcəyəm.

3. Hədiyyə sənin üçündür.

4. O, şəhərdə yaşayır.

5. Uşaqlar xaricdə oynayırlar.

Exercise 4: Create Your Sentences Answers[edit | edit source]

(Students' own sentences)

Exercise 5: Choose the Correct Preposition Answers[edit | edit source]

1. üstündə

2. içində

3. yaxın

4. zamanında

5. tərəf

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You've made significant progress in understanding prepositions in North Azerbaijani. Mastery of these important words will not only help you construct grammatically correct sentences but also enrich your communication skills as you engage with native speakers.

Keep practicing, and don't hesitate to revisit this lesson whenever you need a refresher. In our next lesson, we will explore conjunctions, another crucial component of sentence structure. Until then, happy learning!

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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