nəzərə alsaq ki
If-we-consider Frame
nəzərə alsaq ki translates to 'given that' or 'if we consider that.' It is used in formal contexts to set the stage for an argument by stating a known fact.
How It Works
The expression nəzərə alsaq ki is a sophisticated tool in Azerbaijani rhetoric and formal writing.
1. Structure:
- nəzərə almaq: A compound verb meaning 'to take into view/consideration.'
- -saq: The 1st person plural conditional form ('if we...'). Even when speaking for oneself, the 'we' form is used to sound more objective and inclusive of the audience's logic.
- ki: The conjunction that introduces the specific fact being considered.
2. Usage:
It is primarily used in formal, academic, or legal registers. While it literally means 'if we consider,' it often functions as a polite way to say 'because' or 'since,' framing a fact as a shared premise for the next point.
3. Punctuation:
In standard Azerbaijani, a comma is mandatory after the word ki to separate the introductory frame from the clause that follows.
Examples (3)
- Nəzərə alsaq ki, vaxtımız məhduddur, biz dərhal qərar verməliyik.
Given that our time is limited, we must make a decision immediately.
Word by Word: Into-view if-we-take that, our-time limited-is, we immediately decision must-give.
Here, the limited time is the premise that justifies the need for an immediate decision.
- Nəzərə alsaq ki, o, hələ tələbədir, bu uğuru böyük nailiyyət hesab etmək olar.
Considering that he is still a student, this success can be regarded as a great achievement.
Word by Word: Into-view if-we-take that, he, still student-is, this success big achievement account to-do possible-is.
The fact that the person is a student provides the context for why the success is impressive.
- Nəzərə alsaq ki, bu layihə böyük investisiya tələb edir, riskləri düzgün qiymətləndirmək lazımdır.
If we consider that this project requires a large investment, it is necessary to evaluate the risks correctly.
Word by Word: Into-view if-we-take that, this project big investment demand does, risks correctly to-evaluate necessary-is.
The high cost is the logical reason for the necessity of risk assessment.
Common Mistakes
Omitting the mandatory comma after 'ki'.
Nəzərə alsaq ki vaxtımız azdır...Nəzərə alsaq ki, vaxtımız azdır...In Azerbaijani orthography, the subordinating conjunction 'ki' must be followed by a comma when it introduces a clause.
Using the 3rd person singular instead of the 1st person plural for a general premise.
Different MeaningNəzərə alsa ki, hava soyuqdur...Nəzərə alsaq ki, hava soyuqdur...'Alsa' (if he/she considers) is grammatically possible, but the usual frame for 'given that' uses the 'we' form 'alsaq', which includes the listener in the reasoning.
How It Connects
Learn This First
The frame 'nəzərə alsaq ki' is a complex construction that combines the idiomatic verb 'nəzərə almaq' (to take into consideration) with the conditional mood and the 'ki' complementizer. To understand it, a learner needs to know how to form the conditional for the first-person plural ('alsaq') and how 'ki' functions to link this premise to the rest of the argument.
- -sa/-səReal Conditional
The core of the expression uses the conditional suffix '-sa' attached to the verb 'al' (to take/get).
Level 4 - ki (tamamlıq cümləsi)Complement Clause with Ki
The pattern uses the 'ki' conjunction to introduce the subordinate clause containing the premise being considered.
Level 5 - -ıq/-ik/-uq/-ük (indiki zaman)First Person Plural Present Ending
The verb 'alsaq' includes the first-person plural personal ending, indicating 'if WE consider'.
Level 1
Related Patterns
- nəzərə alaraqConsidering Clause with Nəzərə Alaraq
A similar frame using the manner converb; it is slightly less rhetorical and more descriptive than the conditional version.
Level 5 - nəzərə almaq lazımdır kiNecessary-consideration Frame
A more forceful variation meaning 'it is necessary to take into account that,' using lazımdır.
Level 6 - görəReason or Viewpoint with Görə
A simpler way to express 'because of' or 'according to' in less formal, everyday speech.
Level 2
Words in This Pattern
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