No. 995 in Azerbaijani

ulu

"Ulu" means "great" or "mighty" in English.

In a sentence

Oğuz türkləri ulu tarixə malikdir.
The Oghuz Turks have an ancient history.
Here, 'ulu' is used to mean 'ancient', describing the important and historical significance of the Oghuz Turks' history.
Bu ağac ulu babalarımızın əli ilə əkilmişdir.
This tree was planted by our great ancestors.
In this sentence, 'ulu' means 'great', referring to the ancestors with respect and reverence.
Bizim ulu yurdumuz qonaqpərvərdir.
Our prime homeland is hospitable.
Here, 'ulu' conveys 'prime' or 'revered', highlighting the significance and honor of the homeland.

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