Understanding Direct and Indirect Speech in Azerbaijani
Direct and indirect speech helps us tell others what someone said. In Azerbaijani, just like in English, we can say someone's exact words or describe what they said without repeating them exactly.
Direct speech is when we use the exact words someone said. We usually use quotation marks to show these words.
Important Points
- Starts and ends with quotation marks.
- The speaker's words stay the same.
- We often use a comma before the quote.
Examples
- Ana dedi: "Mənim sevimli rəngim mavidir."
- Oğlan soruşdu: "Bu kitabı oxudunmu?"
- Müəllim dedi: "Dərs vaxtında başlayacaq."
Indirect speech is when we tell someone what another person said without using their exact words. We change the sentence a little to fit the conversation.
Important Points
- No quotation marks are used.
- The sentence structure might change.
- We often change pronouns and verb tense.
Examples
- Ana dedi ki, onun sevimli rəngi mavidir.
- Oğlan soruşdu kitabı oxuyub-oxumadığımı.
- Müəllim dedi ki, dərs vaxtında başlayacaq.
Tips for Using Direct and Indirect Speech
Important Points
- Use direct speech to show exact words.
- Use indirect speech to summarize or explain.
- Remember to change pronouns in indirect speech.
- Pay attention to verb tense when switching to indirect speech.