1. Salam – Hello
This is the most basic greeting in Azerbaijani, suitable for most encounters.
Salam, necəsən? – Hello, how are you?
2. Xoşbəxtəm – Pleased to meet you
A courteous way to express pleasure upon meeting someone.
Tanış olduğuma xoşbəxtəm. – Pleased to meet you.
3. Necəsən? – How are you?
An amiable way to inquire about someone’s well-being.
Salam, necəsən? – Hello, how are you?
4. Yaxşıyam, sağ ol – I’m fine, thank you
A positive response to ‘Necəsən?’ showing gratitude.
Necəsən? – Yaxşıyam, sağ ol. – How are you? – I’m fine, thank you.
5. Adınız nədir? – What is your name?
A question to ask someone’s name in a polite way.
Bağışlayın, adınız nədir? – Excuse me, what is your name?
6. Mənim adım [your name] – My name is [your name]
An introduction of oneself with one’s name.
Mənim adım John. – My name is John.
7. Bağışlayın – Excuse me
A polite way to get someone’s attention or to apologize.
Bağışlayın, bu avtobus şəhər mərkəzinə gedir mi? – Excuse me, does this bus go to the city center?
8. Sağ ol / Sağ olun – Thank you
A versatile phrase used to express gratitude; ‘Sağ olun’ is the plural/formal version.
Köməyiniz üçün sağ olun. – Thank you for your help.
9. Xahiş edirəm – You’re welcome
A courteous response to ‘Sağ ol’ when thanked.
Sağ ol! – Xahiş edirəm. – Thank you! – You’re welcome.
10. Bəli – Yes
An affirmation to state agreement or to answer positively.
Bu sizin çantanızdır? – Bəli. – Is this your bag? – Yes.
11. Xeyr – No
A simple negation to disagree or deny something.
Bu otelə yaxındır? – Xeyr. – Is this close to the hotel? – No.
12. Nə qədərdir? – How much is it?
A question posed to inquire about the price of an item or service.
Bu nə qədərdir? – How much is this?
13. Həkim – Doctor
Useful to know in case one needs medical attention.
Mənə həkim lazımdır. – I need a doctor.
14. Kömək edin! – Help!
A cry for assistance in urgent situations.
Zəhmət olmasa kömək edin! – Please help!
15. Tuvalet haradadır? – Where is the bathroom?
A practical question to find restrooms while traveling.
Bağışlayın, tuvalet haradadır? – Excuse me, where is the bathroom?
These basic phrases serve as a great starting point for communicating with locals and navigating through Azerbaijan. The effort to speak Azerbaijani, even at a simple level, will be greatly appreciated and can significantly enrich your travel experience.