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/o/
1. that, that one — Points to something away from the speaker; mostly used before a noun, as in o kün "that day".
- o kün — that day
- o zamanda — at that time
- o sağatda — at that time
- o kitabnı menŋe ber — give me that book
- o jaş meni qarnaşımdı — that boy is my brother
- o adamnı men tanımayma — I do not know that man
2. hey, hey there — Used when calling out to someone, before a name or another word beginning with a consonant; compare oy.
- o jaş, beri kel — hey, young man, come here
- o Husey, beri qayıt — hey, Husey, come back here
- o qarnaşım, menŋe tıŋıla — hey, my brother, listen to me
- o qızla, terk keligiz — hey, girls, come quickly
- o hahay! — hey, you people!
3. oh, ah, alas — Expresses disappointment, regret or sorrow; often lengthened as o-o.
- o, qalay aman hapar — oh, what bad news
- o, ol künle terk ketdile — oh, those days went by quickly
- o, iş alay boldu — oh, the matter turned out that way
- o, qalay aman boldu! — oh, how badly it turned out!
Expressions
- o salam, o kelyam eterge — part amicably