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Use of ‘Ilə’ (with) Exercises in Azerbaijani language

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The use of 'ilə' in Azerbaijani is essential for expressing companionship, association, and instrumental meanings in sentences. This particle, which translates to 'with' in English, can be used to connect nouns, pronouns, and even entire phrases, providing a versatile tool for constructing more complex and nuanced statements. Understanding how to properly use 'ilə' not only enhances your grammatical precision but also enriches your conversational skills in Azerbaijani, allowing you to communicate relationships between people, objects, and actions effectively. In Azerbaijani, 'ilə' can be attached to words in two primary ways: as a standalone word or as a suffix. When used as a standalone word, it follows the noun or pronoun directly, much like 'with' in English. However, when used as a suffix, it is attached to the word it modifies, often requiring a change in the word's ending to accommodate the suffix. Mastery of these variations is crucial, as it affects both the meaning and the fluidity of your speech. Through targeted exercises, you will gain confidence in using 'ilə' correctly in various contexts, enhancing your overall fluency in Azerbaijani.

Exercise 1

1. Biz bu problemi *ilə* həll edəcəyik (with). 2. O, dostları *ilə* parka getdi (with). 3. Mən çayı şəkər *ilə* içirəm (with). 4. Ana uşaqlar *ilə* oynayır (with). 5. O, kitabı müəllim *ilə* oxudu (with). 6. Biz tətilə ailəm *ilə* gedəcəyik (with). 7. Bunu dostum *ilə* müzakirə etdim (with). 8. O, meyvəni bıçaq *ilə* kəsdi (with). 9. Mən musiqi *ilə* məşğul oluram (with). 10. O, bu evi qardaşı *ilə* aldı (with).

Exercise 2

1. Mən dostum *ilə* kinoya gedirəm (with whom you go to the cinema). 2. O, çay *ilə* şəkər içir (with what the tea is drunk). 3. Bu kitabı qardaşım *ilə* oxuyuram (with whom you read the book). 4. Biz meyvəni pendir *ilə* yeyirik (with what you eat the fruit). 5. Mən işə avtobus *ilə* gedirəm (with what you go to work). 6. Onlar parkda it *ilə* gəzir (with whom they walk in the park). 7. Biz dərsi müəllim *ilə* təkrar edirik (with whom you review the lesson). 8. Sən bu problemi komanda *ilə* həll edirsən (with whom you solve the problem). 9. Qonaqlar şərab *ilə* qarşılanır (with what the guests are welcomed). 10. O, mövzunu ətraflı şəkildə *ilə* izah etdi (with what the topic is explained).

Exercise 3

1. Mən dostum *ilə* kinoya getdim (with whom you went to the cinema). 2. O, kitabı qələmi *ilə* yazdı (with what he wrote the book). 3. Biz ailəmiz *ilə* yemək yedik (with whom you had the meal). 4. Mən məktəbə avtobus *ilə* getdim (how you went to school). 5. Onlar işlərini birlikdə *ilə* gördülər (how they did their work). 6. Qızım rəfiqəsi *ilə* parka getdi (with whom your daughter went to the park). 7. Mən çayımı şəkər *ilə* içirəm (what you add to your tea). 8. O, dostları *ilə* futbol oynadı (with whom he played football). 9. Biz tətilimizi ailə dostlarımız *ilə* keçirdik (with whom you spent your vacation). 10. Mən yeməyi qaşıq *ilə* yedim (with what you ate the food).