This is the 288th most frequent Azerbaijani word.
a
The Azerbaijani word "a" is an exclamation used to express surprise, amazement, or attention, similar to "oh" or "ah" in English.
Here, 'a' functions as a conversational particle to address someone directly and transition the dialogue.
Mən kitab oxuyuram, a sən nə edirsən?
I am reading a book, and what are you doing?
In this context, 'a' demonstrates a causal connection, similar to 'as' or 'since' in English.
Bu gün dərsə getmək çox çətin oldu, a yağış çox yağırdı.
Today it was very difficult to go to class, as it was raining heavily.
Here, 'a' acts as a conjunction to introduce a contrasting statement, akin to 'but' in English.