Language/North-azerbaijani/Vocabulary/Basic-Greetings
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Introduction: Greetings and Introductions in North Azerbaijani
Hello and welcome to the North Azerbaijani Vocabulary course. In this lesson, we will be focusing on basic greetings in North Azerbaijani. This is the first step in learning how to communicate with people in North Azerbaijani. Greetings are important as they are the first words uttered by individuals when they meet. Hence, it is essential to know how to say "hello", "goodbye", and other common greetings in North Azerbaijani. By the end of this lesson, you will have learned how to say the basic greetings and can use them in everyday conversations. Let's get started!
Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: Health & How to Say Hello and Greetings.
Basic Greetings in North Azerbaijani
Here are some basic greetings in North Azerbaijani:
| North Azerbaijani | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Salam | sa-lam | Hello |
| Sağ ol | sa-ɣol | Thank you |
| Əslində | æ-slin-dæ | Actually |
| Necəsən? | ne-jə-sæn | How are you? |
| Hə? | he | What? Pardon? |
| Bağışla | ba-ɣis-la | Excuse me |
| Təşəkkür edirəm | tæ-ʃæk-kur e-di-ræm | Thank you (formal) |
| Görüşərik | ɡø-ruʃ--æ-rik | Goodbye |
As a beginner, it is advisable to focus more on listening and pronunciation. Practice saying these words aloud and try to use them in everyday conversations. This will help you to remember them better over time.
Cultural Information
In North Azerbaijani culture, greetings are given great importance. It is considered rude not to say hello or acknowledge someone's presence. When greeting elders, it is customary to include a slight bow to show respect. It is also important to note that in Azerbaijani culture, a person's first name is rarely used in conversation. Instead, titles like "Auntie", "Uncle", "Brother," or "Sister" are used as a sign of respect. Greetings usually involve some small talk such as asking about the other person's health, family, and business. It is considered impolite to get straight to business without exchanging pleasantries first.
Practice Exercise
Now, let's try to use what we have learned in a sample conversation:
- Person 1: Salam. Necəsən?
- Person 2: Salam. Çox sağ ol. Necəsən?
- Person 1: Eləyəm, sağ ol. (How are you?)
- Person 2: Mən də sağ ol, təşəkkür edirəm. (I'm fine, thank you)
- Person 1: Sənin ismin nədir?(What is your name?)
- Person 2: Mənim adım Ayşə.(My name is Aysha)
Congratulations! You have completed your first basic conversation in North Azerbaijani. Keep practicing and adding more words to your vocabulary.
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