Learning a new language opens doors to new cultures, opportunities and the ability to communicate in a variety of professional and business settings. Azerbaijani, also known as Azeri, is the official language of Azerbaijan and is spoken by millions in the region. Mastering the following professional and business terms can be incredibly beneficial for anyone looking to engage with the Azerbaijani-speaking market or workplace.

Müqavilə
A contract or agreement between parties.
Bizim şirkət ilə müştəri arasında yeni müqavilə bağlandı. (A new contract was signed between our company and the client.)

Şirkət
A company or a firm.
Bu şirkət neft sənayesində liderdir. (This company is a leader in the oil industry.)

Menecer
A manager or someone who is responsible for planning and directing the work of a group of individuals.
Menecer həftəlik iclası başlatmaq üçün komandanı bir araya topladı. (The manager gathered the team together to start the weekly meeting.)

İqtisadiyyat
Economy; the system of how money is made and used within a particular country or region.
Azərbaycanın iqtisadiyyatı son illərdə sürətlə inkişaf etmişdir. (Azerbaijan’s economy has developed rapidly in recent years.)

Investisiya
Investment; the action or process of investing money for profit.
Şirkət yeni texnologiyalara investisiya qoymağa qərar verdi. (The company decided to invest in new technologies.)

Satış
Sales; the activities involved in selling products or services.
Bu ay satış rəqəmlərimiz əvvəlki aydan daha yüksəkdir. (Our sales figures this month are higher than the previous one.)

Bazar
Market; an area or arena in which commercial dealings are conducted.
Bu məhsul xaricdə çox geniş bazara sahibdir. (This product has a very wide market abroad.)

Maliyyə
Finance; the management of large amounts of money, especially by governments or large companies.
Maliyyə departamenti şirkətin büdcəsini ciddi nəzarət altında saxlayır. (The finance department keeps the company budget under strict control.)

Müştəri
Client or customer; a person or business that purchases goods or services from another.
Müştəri məmnuniyyəti bizim üçün çox önəmlidir. (Customer satisfaction is very important to us.)

Rəqabət
Competition; the activity or condition of striving to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others.
Bizim iş sahəmizdə rəqabət həddindən artıq yüksəkdir. (Competition in our field of work is extremely high.)

Təklif
Offer or proposal; a presentation or suggestion put forward for consideration by others.
Yeni təklifimizi müştəri ilə müzakirə etdik. (We discussed our new offer with the client.)

Marketinq
Marketing; the action or business of promoting and selling products or services.
Marketinq şöbəsi yeni reklam kampaniyasının hazırlanmasında çalışır. (The marketing department is working on preparing the new advertising campaign.)

Təşəbbüskar
Entrepreneur; a person who organizes and operates a business, taking on greater than normal financial risks in order to do so.
Təşəbbüskar kimi, o, hər zaman yenilik axtarışındadır. (As an entrepreneur, he is always in search of innovation.)

İdxal və İxrac
Import and Export; bringing goods or services into a country and sending goods or services to another country.
Ölkənin iqtisadiyyatı idxal və ixraca çox bağlıdır. (The country’s economy is highly dependent on imports and exports.)

Acquiring this professional and business vocabulary in Azerbaijani will not only enhance your language skills but also provide you with a competitive edge in the Azerbaijani-speaking market. It opens up networking opportunities and could pave the way for successful business ventures or career advancements. Remember, the key to learning any new language, including Azerbaijani, is consistent practice and real-world application.