Language/South-azerbaijani/Vocabulary/Basic-Greetings

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South Azerbaijani is one of the languages spoken in Azerbaijan, Iran, and Turkey. Learning South Azerbaijani can be challenging but rewarding. If you are a complete beginner, you will need to start with basic greetings and introductions. In this lesson, we will explore the most common South Azerbaijani greetings, such as hello, goodbye, and how are you.

Hello

In South Azerbaijani, there are different ways to say hello, depending on the time of the day and the level of formality. Here are some of the most common South Azerbaijani greetings:

South Azerbaijani	Pronunciation	English
سلام	salam	Hello (formal/informal)
صبح بخير	sabah baxır	Good morning
عصر بخير	esr baxır	Good afternoon/evening
خوش آمدین	xoş amedin	Welcome (formal)
خوش آمدی	xoş amedi	Welcome (informal)

Note that when greeting someone formally, you should use the more formal "salam", "xoş amedin" instead of "xoş amedi".

Goodbye

Saying goodbye is also an essential part of communication. In South Azerbaijani, there are different ways to express farewell, depending on the situation. Here are some common South Azerbaijani goodbyes:

South Azerbaijani	Pronunciation	English
خداحافظ	Xudahafiz	Goodbye (formal/informal)
به سلامت	be salamat	Stay safe
با خدا	ba xudaa	Bye (informal)

It's worth noting that "Xudahafiz" is a formal and traditional farewell expression that means "May God protect you".

How are you?

In South Azerbaijani, people often ask "Necəsən?" (pronounced "naj-sen") to enquire about someone's well-being. Here are some possible responses:

South Azerbaijani	Pronunciation	English
ساگولسن	sağolsan	I'm fine (informal)
خوبم	Xub-e-m	I'm good (formal)
یاشاسین	yaşasın	Long may you live (informal)

Keep in mind that "yaşasın" is a response that mainly used among friends, while "Xub-e-m" is a more formal response.

Summary

In this lesson, we have learned some of the basic South Azerbaijani greetings. Remember to use "salam" or "xoş amedin" for formal greetings, "Xudahafiz" for goodbye, and "necəsən?" to ask someone how they are. Practicing these phrases can help you communicate better in everyday situations. In the next lesson, we will learn how to introduce yourself and others.

Table of Contents - South Azerbaijani Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Greetings and Introductions

• Basic Greetings
• Introducing Yourself

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Basic Sentence Structure

• Subject-Object-Verb Order
• Negation

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Numbers and Time

• Numbers 1-20
• Telling Time

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Pronouns and Nouns

• Personal Pronouns
• Possessive Pronouns
• Noun Plurals

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Describing People

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Adjective Agreement
• Comparatives and Superlatives
• Adverbs of Time, Manner, and Place

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Food and Dining

• Common Foods
• Ordering at a Restaurant

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Verbs and Tenses

• Present Tense
• Past Tense
• Future Tense

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Asking for Directions

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South Azerbaijani Culture

• History and Geography
• Traditions and Festivals
• Music and Dance

Other Lessons

• Colors
• Describing People
• Modes of Transportation
• How to say Good Bye?
• Animals
• Feelings and Emotions
• Family Members
• Food
• Introducing Yourself
• Days of the Week

Sources

• South-azerbaijani Vocabulary - Food

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