Learning a new language can be an exciting and rewarding experience, and to help you get started on your journey to learning Azerbaijani, we’ve compiled a list of common words and phrases. These will be a great foundation for your vocabulary as you delve into this beautiful Turkic language.

Salam
Definition: Hello
Salam, necəsən? (Hello, how are you?)

Necəsən?
Definition: How are you?
Necəsən? İşlər necə gedir? (How are you? How is work going?)

Yaxşı
Definition: Good, well
Mən yaxşıyam, sağ ol. (I am good, thank you.)

Ad
Definition: Name
Adın nədir? (What is your name?)

Görüşərik
Definition: See you
Sabah görüşərik! (See you tomorrow!)

Sağ ol / Sağ olun
Definition: Thank you (informal) / Thank you (formal)
Kömək üçün sağ ol. (Thank you for your help.)

Xahiş edirəm
Definition: You’re welcome
Yardımının üçün xahiş edirəm. (You’re welcome for my help.)

Afərin
Definition: Well done
Sınaqdan yaxşı qiymət aldın, afərin! (You got a good grade on the test, well done!)

Yox
Definition: No
Bu mənim kitabım deyil, yox. (This is not my book, no.)

Bəli
Definition: Yes
Bu ideya çox yaxşı, bəli! (This idea is very good, yes!)

Hal-hazırda
Definition: Currently, at the moment
Hal-hazırda məşğulam, sonra zəng edərəm. (I’m currently busy, I’ll call later.)

Zəhmət olmasa
Definition: Please (lit. if it’s not too much trouble)
Zəhmət olmasa, qapını bağla. (Please close the door.)

Ailə
Definition: Family
Mənim ailəm çox böyükdür. (My family is very big.)

Təşəkkürlər
Definition: Thanks
Yardımın üçün təşəkkürlər. (Thanks for your help.)

Mümkünsə
Definition: If possible
Mümkünsə, daha tez gel. (If possible, come earlier.)

Biz
Definition: We
Biz sabah sizinlə gələcəyik. (We will come with you tomorrow.)

These words and phrases are a stepping stone into the Azerbaijani language, giving beginners an essential toolkit for simple conversations. As you continue practicing and expanding your vocabulary, you’ll be able to engage in more complex discussions and further appreciate the nuances of this rich cultural language. Remember, practice and consistency are key to becoming proficient in any new language!