No. 48 in Azerbaijani
işğal
Occupation or invasion.
In a sentence
Bu qədim şəhər uzun illər işğal altında qalmışdır.
This ancient city was under occupation for many years.
The word 'işğal' (occupation) is used here to describe a situation where a city is under the control of foreign forces or power.
O, bütün gecəni yeni texnologiyaları öyrənməyə işğal etdi.
He occupied himself all night learning new technologies.
In this sentence, 'işğal' is used metaphorically to describe someone being occupied or engrossed in an activity.
Bu ərazilərin işğal edilməsi beynəlxalq qayda-qanunlarla ziddiyyət təşkil edir.
The occupation of these territories contradicts international laws and regulations.
Here, 'işğal' refers to the act of acquiring territory, often through force, against established agreements or laws.
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