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Azerbaijani
Etymology
Ultimately a derivation of Proto-Turkic *yạĺ(č)- (“to blaze, flame”).
Cognate with Turkish ışık (“light”), Turkmen yşyk (“light”), Chuvash ҫиҫ (śiś, “to shine”), ҫиҫӗм (śiś̬ĕm, “lightning”).
Pronunciation
Noun
işıq (definite accusative işığı, plural işıqlar)
- light
- Yaşıl işıq yananda, yolu keçmək olar. ― When the green light goes on, one may cross the street.
- (colloquial) current, electricity (often as plural işıqlar)
- Synonyms: elektrik, (South Azerbaijani) bərq
Kəndimizə işıq və yol çəkiblər, ancaq qaz çəkməyiblər.- They drew electricity and laid a road to our villige, but they haven't constructed a gas yet.
- İşıqlar yenə söndü. ― The electricity went out again.
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