Learning a new language can often seem daunting, but by focusing on daily life phrases, you can integrate into local culture and communicate effectively in everyday situations. Azerbaijani, also known as Azeri, is a Turkic language primarily spoken in Azerbaijan and parts of Iran. For those aiming to add Azerbaijani to their linguistic arsenal, mastering some common daily phrases is an excellent starting point. Let’s explore some essential Azerbaijani phrases you can use in your day-to-day interactions.

Salam
Meaning: Hello
Salam! Necəsən? (Hello! How are you?)

Təşəkkür edirəm
Meaning: Thank you
Köməyiniz üçün təşəkkür edirəm. (Thank you for your help.)

Buyurun
Meaning: Please (as in offering something), Here you go
Buyurun, bu sizindi. (Here you go, this is yours.)

Necəsən?
Meaning: How are you?
Salam, necəsən? (Hello, how are you?)

Yaxşıyam
Meaning: I’m good
Təşəkkür edirəm, mən yaxşıyam. (Thank you, I’m good.)

Adınız nədir?
Meaning: What is your name?
Bağışlayın, adınız nədir? (Excuse me, what is your name?)

Menim adım [Your Name]
Meaning: My name is [Your Name]
Menim adım Leyla. (My name is Leyla.)

Haradansınız?
Meaning: Where are you from?
Bağışlayın, siz haradansınız? (Excuse me, where are you from?)

Men [Your Country]-danam
Meaning: I am from [Your Country]
Mən Amerikadanam. (I am from America.)

Neçə yaşınız var?
Meaning: How old are you?
Pardon, sizin neçə yaşınız var? (Excuse me, how old are you?)

Men [Your Age] yaşındayam
Meaning: I am [Your Age] years old
Mən iyirmi beş yaşındayam. (I am twenty-five years old.)

Anlamıram
Meaning: I don’t understand
Bağışlayın, anlamıram. (Sorry, I don’t understand.)

Zəhmət olmasa
Meaning: Please (as in a request)
Zəhmət olmasa, bunu təkrar edərdiniz? (Please, could you repeat that?)

Buyurun?
Meaning: Yes? (as in “how can I help you?” or when you don’t hear something clearly)
Buyurun, dədiniz nə idi? (Yes, what did you say?)

Hə
Meaning: Yes
Siz Azərbaycana səfər etmisiniz? Hə, etmişəm. (Have you traveled to Azerbaijan? Yes, I have.)

Xeyr
Meaning: No
Sizdə bu kitab var? Xeyr, yoxdur. (Do you have this book? No, I don’t.)

Getməliyəm
Meaning: I have to go
Bağışlayın, mən getməliyəm. (Sorry, I have to go.)

Görüşərik
Meaning: See you
Sabah görüşərik. (See you tomorrow.)

These phrases are the building blocks of conversation in Azerbaijani and can help you navigate a variety of situations, from meeting new people to asking for assistance. Remember, language learning is a gradual process, and practice makes perfect. Start incorporating these phrases into your interactions, and you’ll soon find yourself feeling more confident and comfortable speaking Azerbaijani.