Adjectives

1. Böyük

   Big

   Usage

   For stating size, e.g. clothes or rooms

   Grammar Note

   Adjectives never agree; they simply precede the noun.

2. Kiçik

   Small

   Usage

   The opposite of big; use it to ask for another size

3. Ağır

   Heavy

   Usage

   Describe a heavy bag, often before asking for help

4. Yüngül

   Light (weight)

   Usage

   Light in weight — a different word from "bright"

5. Bahalı

   Expensive

   Usage

   Opens a price negotiation

6. Ucuz

   Cheap

   Usage

   Use it when hunting for a cheaper option

7. İsti

   Hot

   Usage

   Hot to the touch — distinct from hot weather

   Grammar Note

   "isti" covers objects and weather alike; for weather say "Hava istidir".

8. Soyuq

   Cold

   Usage

   Cold to the touch — distinct from cold weather

9. Yeni

   New

   Usage

   For asking for a new item or a different room

10. Köhnə

    Old (thing)

    Usage

    Old as in an object — not used for people here

    Grammar Note

    Use "köhnə" for things and "yaşlı" for people; köhnə is never used of a person.

11. Cavan

    Young

    Usage

    For talking about a person's age

12. Yaşlı

    Old (person)

    Usage

    The word used for people; keep it apart from "old thing"

13. Təmiz

    Clean

    Usage

    For the cleanliness of a room or of water

14. Çirkli

    Dirty

    Usage

    For complaints, e.g. asking to change rooms

15. Yaxşı

    Good

    Usage

    The most general word for a positive judgement

16. Pis

    Bad

    Usage

    For reporting something faulty or unwell

17. Yaxın

    Near

    Usage

    Comes up constantly as an answer about distance

18. Uzaq

    Far

    Usage

    Check it to decide between walking and taking transport

19. Erkən

    Early

    Usage

    Early in time — this entry is about the clock, not speed

    Grammar Note

    "erkən" is early in time, the counterpart of "gec" (late). "tez" mainly means "fast / soon".

20. Gec

    Late

    Usage

    Late in time; also used to report a delay

    Grammar Note

    "gec" is late in time; slow in speed is "yavaş".

21. Çox

    Many

    Usage

    A large quantity; handy for adjusting an order

22. Az

    Few

    Usage

    A small quantity; use it to ask for less

23. Hava istidir

    Hot (weather)

    Usage

    Hot weather; many languages use a different word than for hot objects

    Grammar Note

    Weather is "Hava istidir"; hot food is just "isti".

24. Hava soyuqdur

    Cold (weather)

    Usage

    Cold weather; many languages use a different word than for cold objects

    Grammar Note

    Weather is "Hava soyuqdur"; a cold drink is just "soyuq".

25. Şirin

    Cute

    Usage

    Used broadly for people, objects, and animals; literally means "sweet"

26. Şık

    Cool

    Usage

    Mainly for praising the look of a person or thing

27. Dadlı

    Delicious

    Usage

    The most common compliment at a meal

28. Əla!

    Amazing

    Usage

    Used to express surprise or admiration

29. Əyləncəli

    Fun

    Usage

    For reacting to an experience itself

30. Daha çox

    More

    Usage

    Ask for more of something; "Daha bir" = one more

31. Bir az

    A little

    Usage

    Ask for a small amount; "Bir az duz" = just a little salt

32. Yarım porsiya

    Half portion

    Usage

    Order a half serving; "yarım" means half

33. Hamısı

    All of it

    Usage

    Show this for "all of it"; at the till, "Hamısı bir hesaba" = put it all on one bill

34. Bəsdir

    That's enough

    Usage

    Show this to stop someone pouring or serving more; "Kifayətdir" is the politer version

35. Dərhal

    Right now

    Usage

    Conveys urgency; stronger than "indi" (now)

36. Bir nəfər

    One person

    Usage

    State how many people for a table, room, or ticket; the counter for people is "nəfər". Do not copy Turkish "bir kişi" — in Azerbaijani "kişi" means a man, not a person

37. İki nəfər

    Two people

    Usage

    State a party of two for a table, room, or ticket

38. Üç nəfər

    Three people

    Usage

    State a party of three for a table, room, or ticket

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