Basic Verbs

1. Getmək

   To go

   Usage

   The key motion verb; combine it with a destination

   Grammar Note

   Verbs are shown as infinitives in -mək / -maq, chosen by vowel harmony.

2. Gəlmək

   To come

   Usage

   Used when a person or a vehicle arrives

3. Yemək

   To eat

   Usage

   The basic verb for anything about meals

   Grammar Note

   "yemək" is both the noun food and the verb to eat.

4. İçmək

   To drink

   Usage

   For ordering or declining drinks

5. Almaq

   To buy

   Usage

   Shopping verb; pair it with the item name

6. Görmək

   To see

   Usage

   For sightseeing, and for asking to be shown an item

7. Gözləmək

   To wait

   Usage

   For queues and for explaining a meeting arrangement

8. Getmək istəyirəm

   I want to go

   Usage

   The standard way to state a destination; add a place name

9. Yemək istəyirəm

   I want to eat

   Usage

   State what you feel like eating; add the dish name

10. Bunu istəyirəm

    I want it

    Usage

    Point at an item and say you would like it

11. Buna ehtiyacım yoxdur

    I don't need it

    Usage

    Decline a bag, a receipt, or anything else you do not need

12. Bunu axtarıram

    I'm looking for it

    Usage

    Say what you are trying to find, place or object

13. Məndə var

    I have it

    Usage

    States possession; used to confirm tickets or bookings

14. Məndə yoxdur

    I don't have it

    Usage

    States you do not have it, e.g. no cash on you

15. Pul çıxarmaq istəyirəm

    I'll withdraw money

    Usage

    State your intent at an ATM or a bank

16. Rezervasiya etmək istəyirəm

    I'll make a reservation

    Usage

    For booking a table or a room

17. Zəhmət olmasa mənə kömək edin

    Please help me

    Usage

    Ask for concrete help: carrying a bag, working a machine

18. Zəhmət olmasa mənə deyin

    Please tell me

    Usage

    Prefaces a question when you want information

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