This is the 384th most frequent Azerbaijani word.
niyə
"Why."
In this sentence, 'niyə' is used to ask for the reason behind someone's tardiness; it means 'why'.
Niyə dərsə gecikdin?
Why were you late to class?
Here, 'niyə' is utilized to inquire about the reason behind a constant behavior, translating to 'why'.
O, niyə həmişə sevimlidir?
Why is she/he always kind?
In this context, 'niyə' asks for the reason behind frequent questioning, maintaining its meaning of 'why'.