-masına dair

Formal Relation to an Event

Level 5

The pattern -masına dair is the standard way to specify the subject matter of a formal decree, decision, or report. It translates to 'concerning the [act of]...' or 'regarding the [act of]...'

How It Works

In Azerbaijani administrative and legal styles (Rəsmi-işgüzar üslub), -masına dair is used to link a formal noun (like a decision, law, or protocol) to the specific event it regulates.

1. Structure:
The pattern is built as follows:

  • Verb Root + -ma/-mə (Verbal Noun, also known as the 'short infinitive' or qısa məsdər in local textbooks)
  • + -sı/-si (3rd Person Possessive)
  • + -n- (Buffer consonant)
  • + -a/-ə (Dative case suffix)
  • + dair (Postposition meaning 'concerning')

2. Usage Context:
This is not a conversational pattern. You will encounter it in:

  • Titles of international treaties (e.g., 'Charter concerning...').
  • Government decrees (e.g., 'Decision regarding the appointment of...').
  • Official news reports and academic titles.

3. Nuance:
While haqqında is the general word for 'about', dair implies a regulatory or official scope. It defines the legal boundaries of the document it describes.

Examples (4)

  1. Layihənin maliyyələşdirilməsinə dair qərar imzalandı.

    A decision concerning the financing of the project was signed.

    Word by Word: Project's financing-to concerning decision was-signed.

    Here, the pattern specifies the exact subject of the 'qərar' (decision).

  2. Müqavilənin ləğv edilməsinə dair protokol tərtib edildi.

    A protocol regarding the cancellation of the contract was drawn up.

    Word by Word: Contract's cancellation being-done-to concerning protocol prepared was-done.

    In this formal context, 'dair' links the protocol to the specific action (cancellation).

  3. Regional dillərin qorunmasına dair Avropa Xartiyası.

    The European Charter concerning the protection of regional languages.

    Word by Word: Regional languages' protection-to concerning European Charter.

    This is a typical title for an international legal document.

  4. Yeni qanunun tətbiq edilməsinə dair təlimat hazırlandı.

    Instructions regarding the implementation of the new law were prepared.

    Word by Word: New law's application being-done-to concerning instruction was-prepared.

    The pattern defines the scope of the 'təlimat' (instruction).

Common Mistakes

  • Using the genitive case instead of the dative case.

    Görülməsinin dair qərar
    Görülməsinə dair qərar

    Learners often confuse this with 'haqqında', which follows the genitive. However, 'dair' always requires the dative case (-a/-ə).

  • This is grammatical, but -masına dair belongs to official and written style.

    Different MeaningSənin gəlmənə dair danışdıq.
    Sənin gəlməyin haqqında danışdıq.

    -masına dair sounds like an official document in ordinary conversation. For everyday topics use haqqında or barədə.

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-masına dairLevel 5Formal Relation to an Event

Learn This First

To understand '-masına dair', you must first be comfortable with creating verbal nouns using '-ma/-mə' and attaching possessive suffixes. Additionally, you need to know how to apply the dative case to these forms, including the use of the buffer 'n' after third-person possessives, as the postposition 'dair' (meaning 'about' or 'related to') specifically governs the dative case.

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