Language/North-azerbaijani/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion
Hi North Azerbaijani learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will focus on expressing opinions in North Azerbaijani. Giving your opinion is an essential part of communication, and it can be quite helpful when you want to express your thoughts and feelings about something.
Expressing your opinion can be tricky and challenging, especially if you aren't confident with the language. But with this lesson, you'll learn some handy phrases that you can use to convey your opinions with ease! 😎
Expressing Agreement and Disagreement
When expressing your opinion, you might agree or disagree with someone. Here are some common phrases you can use to express agreement and disagreement:
| North Azerbaijani | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Bəli | / bæˈli/ | Yes, I agree |
| Mən də | /mæn de/ | Me too |
| Əlbəttə | /ʔælˈbætːæ/ | Of course |
| Xeyr | /xejɾ/ | No, I disagree |
| Mən əksinə düşünürəm | /mæn æksˈnə dyʃyˈnʉɾæm/ | I think the opposite |
| Məndə fikilər fərqlənir | /mændə fiːkiˈlær færqləˈniɾ/ | My thoughts differ |
Example dialogue
Person 1: Bloggerlərə görə, bu şəkildə mətbəximizi təşviq edə bilərik. (According to bloggers, we can promote our cuisine in this way.)
Person 2: Səninlə razıyam , mən də bu fikirdəyəm. (I agree with you, I also think that.)
Person 3: Xeyir, mən bu barədə fikir birliyi yaratmıram. (No, I don't agree; I can’t create a consensus on this subject.)
Giving Your Opinion
Sometimes, you might be asked to give your opinion or thoughts on something. Here are some phrases you can use when giving your opinion:
| North Azerbaijani | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Mənə görə | /mæˈnæ ɡyˈɾæ/ | In my opinion |
| Məncə | /mænˈd͡ʒæ/ | To me, in my view |
| Fikir vermək istərdim ki | /fiːkiːɾ veɾˈmæk isˈtæɾdɪm ki/ | I would like to give my opinion that |
Example dialogue
Person 1: Mən bu filmi çox xoşlayıram, sən necə düşünürsən ? (I really like this movie, what do you think?)
Person 2: Məncə də əla film idi. (To me, it was also a good film.)
Person 3: Mənə görə, başqa filmlər var ki, bu qədər mürəkkəb olmayıb. (In my opinion, there are other movies that aren't that complicated.)
Asking for Opinions
You might ask for opinions to learn more about a topic or to decide on something. Here are some common phrases you can use to ask for an opinion:
| North Azerbaijani | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Sənə nəfikirdir? | /sæˈnæ næfiˈkiɾdiɾ/ | What do you think? |
| Senin bu məsələ barədə fikrin nədir? | /seˈnin bu məsæˈlə baɾæˈdæ fiːkɾin næˈdiɾ/ | What is your opinion on this matter? |
| Fikir istəyirəm | /fiːkiɾ istæjiˈɾæm/ | I want to hear your thoughts |
Example dialogue
Person 1: Bu konsertə gəlinməmişdi, sənin fikrin nədir? (You didn’t come to this concert. What is your opinion?)
Person 2: Sənə nəfikir? Mənim də heç vaxımdan inciməyən səsləri var. (What do you think? I also have voices that don't hurt me at all.)
Person 3: Məncə, daha yaxşı bu konserta getməmişəm. (In my opinion, I should not have gone to this concert.)
Conclusion
We hope this lesson on giving opinions in North Azerbaijani has been helpful to you. Remember that giving your opinion is an essential part of communication. It helps you express yourself and connect better with others. With regular practice, you'll be able to use these phrases without hesitation! 😄
To improve your North Azerbaijani Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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