əsir

In a sentence

• Əsir müharibədə düşmən tərəfindən tutuldu.

  The prisoner was captured by the enemy in the war.

  Here, "əsir" is used as a noun meaning "prisoner" or "captive," referring to someone captured during a conflict.

• O, keçmişin xatirələrinə əsir olmuşdu.

  He had become a captive of memories of the past.

  In this sentence, "əsir" is used metaphorically as an adjective, describing someone who is emotionally or mentally captive by memories.

• Quş qəfəsdə əsir edilib.

  The bird has been held captive in the cage.

  Here, "əsir" is part of the verb phrase "əsir edilib" which means "has been captured or held captive," referring to the act of captivity.