People and relationships

client (clients)

müştəri (müştərilər)

A client of a professional person or organization is a person that receives a service from them in return for payment

a firm's clients

bir firmanın müştəriləri

advise/represent a client

müştəriyə məsləhət vermək/təmsil etmək

a prospective client

potensial müştəri

someone who is not yet a client but may become one in the future

colleague (colleagues)

həmkar (həmkarlar)

Your colleagues are the people you work with, especially in a professional job.

employer (employers)

işəgötürən (işəgötürənlər)

Your employer is the person or organization that you work for.

parent (parents)

valideyn (valideynlər)

Your parents are your m other and father.

the parents of someone

kiminsə valideynləri

foster parent

A person who temporarily takes care of a child placed with them by a government or social service agency.

adoptive parent

A person who legally adopts a child and becomes their permanent parent.

birth parent

The biological parent of a child.

single parent

lone parent

A parent who raises a child alone, either due to divorce, death, separation, choice, or other circumstances.

sibling (siblings)

bacı-qardaş (bacı-qardaşlar)

Your siblings are your brothers and sisters. [FORMAL]

a younger/elder sibling

kiçik/böyük bacı ya da qardaş

sibling rivalry

bacı-qardaşlar arası rəqabət

the competition, jealousy, or conflict between brothers and/or sisters, typically for attention, approval, or resources — especially from parents.

spouse (spouses)

həyat yoldaşı (həyat yoldaşları)

Someone's spouse is the person they are married to.

autonomous

muxtar, müstəqil

An autonomous person makes their own decisions rather than being influenced by someone else

an autonomous individual

müstəqil fərd

an autonomous region/republic/province/unit

muxtar rayon/respublika/vilayət/vahid

fiercely autonomous

strongly, passionately, or stubbornly independent

relatively autonomous

Somewhat independent, but not fully — the autonomy exists in comparison to something else, or within limits.

largely autonomous

Mostly independent, though there might still be minor oversight or connection to a higher authority.

consistent

ardıcıl, uzlaşan

Someone who is consistent always behaves in the same way, has the same attitudes towards people or things, or achieves the same level of success in something

a consistent player/performer

someone who maintains a steady level of quality, effort, or performance over time, without significant fluctuations. The use of "consistent" emphasizes reliability and dependability.

consistent with something

Üst-üstə düşür

Two things match, align, or do not contradict each other. It is often used in academic, legal, scientific, or formal writing to indicate logical or factual agreement.

consistent with a finding/hypothesis

The new evidence, observation, or result supports — or at least does not contradict — the earlier finding or proposed hypothesis.

Entirely consistent

Completely or fully consistent without any contradictions or exceptions.

fairly consistent

Moderately or somewhat consistent, but not perfectly so.

Remarkably consistent

Surprisingly or impressively consistent, especially in contexts where inconsistency might be expected.

conventional

ənənəvi

Someone who is conventional has behaviour and opinions that are ordinary and normal.

conventional wisdom/thinking/treatment/ methods

İdeas, methods, or practices that are established, traditional, and generally accepted by the majority, often contrasted with innovative or alternative approaches.

co-operative also cooperative

birlikdə işləməyə həvəsli

If you say that someone is co-operative, you mean that they do what you ask them without complaining or arguing

a co-operative approach

A way of doing something that involves working together willingly and harmoniously.

a co-operative effort

Work done jointly by multiple people or groups towards a common goal.

a co-operative relationship

A relationship characterized by mutual support, willingness to work together, and trust.

efficient

səmərəli, işlək

If something or someone is efficient, they are able to do tasks successfully, without wasting time or energy

an efficient use of something

Using resources (time, energy, money, materials) in a way that minimizes waste and maximizes output.

an efficient way of doing something

A method or process that achieves the desired result quickly and with minimal waste.

an efficient manner

Describes the style or approach of performing an action effectively and without unnecessary effort.

highly/extremely efficient

Very effective and productive, often implying smart use of resources.

fuel/energy efficient

Both describe how well something uses power or resources,

flexible

çevik, dəyişimə açıq, dəyişə bilən

Something or someone that is flexible is able to change easily and adapt to different conditions and circumstances.

a flexible approach/system/arrangement

A method, structure, or plan designed to accommodate change or variation without breaking down.

flexible working/working hours

Describes employment setups where the employee has control over when and sometimes where they work, rather than fixed 9-to-5 hours.

a flexible rate/market

Indicates prices or market conditions that can fluctuate or adjust based on demand, supply, or other factors rather than being fixed.

idealistic

If you describe someone as idealistic, you mean that they have ideals, and base their behavior on these ideals, even if this may be impractical

an idealistic notion/vision/view

A belief or concept based on ideals rather than reality, often seen as too optimistic or unrealistic.

tolerant

If you describe someone as tolerant, you approve of the fact that they allow other people to say and do as they like, even if they do not agree with or like it.

tolerant of something

Being accepting, patient, or open-minded toward a particular idea, behavior, condition, or difference — even if you don't necessarily agree with or like it.

Example:

She is very tolerant of different opinions during debates.

a tolerant society/country/attitude

A community or population that broadly accepts diversity in culture, religion, ethnicity, opinions, and lifestyles.

A nation-state characterized by laws, policies, and social attitudes that support pluralism and human rights.

An individual's mindset of acceptance and patience toward differences or opposing views.

vulnerable

Someone who is vulnerable is weak and without protection, with the result that they are easily hurt physically or emotionally.

vulnerable to something

Being susceptible to harm, damage, attack, or negative influence from a specific thing — physically, emotionally, socially, or in other ways.

vulnerable children/women/people

Groups who are at higher risk of harm, exploitation, neglect, or disadvantage due to social, economic, physical, or psychological factors.

(in) a vulnerable position

A state or situation in which someone or something is exposed to harm, risk, disadvantage, or attack, often due to lack of power, protection, or resources.