Language/South-azerbaijani/Vocabulary/Introducing-Yourself
In this lesson, you will learn how to introduce yourself in South Azerbaijani. Proper greetings and introductions are essential for building relationships and establishing connections. You will also learn how to ask and answer questions related to age and location.
Basic Self-Introduction
When meeting new people, the first impression is very important. Start by greeting them with a smile and saying "salam" which means "hello" in South Azerbaijani.
Next, introduce yourself by stating your name. Here's how you can say "My name is [name]":
| South Azerbaijani | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| من [اسم] ام | "men [name] am" | "My name is [name]" |
For example, if your name is Ali, you would say "Men Ali am".
It's also common to ask for the person's name in return. You can do so by asking "Sizin adınız nədir?" which means "What is your name?"
| South Azerbaijani | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Sizin adınız nədir? | "Sizin adınız nədir?" | "What is your name?" |
The person might respond with "Mənim adım [name]dir", which means "My name is [name]".
Age and Location
After exchanging names, it's natural to ask about each other's age and location. Here are some phrases that will help you carry on the conversation:
- "Sizin yaşınız necədir?" which means "How old are you?"
- "Mən [age] yaşındayam" which means "I am [age] years old"
- "Sizin yaşınız mənimkilə eynidirmi?" which means "Is your age the same as mine?"
- "Haradasınız?" which means "Where are you from?"
- "Mən [location]dən gəlirəm" which means "I am from [location]"
In South Azerbaijani, it's common to use the verb "gəlmək" which means "to come" to talk about where you are from. For example, "Mən Azərbaycan'dan gəlirəm" means "I am from Azerbaijan".
Here is a table summarizing the above phrases:
| South Azerbaijani | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Sizin yaşınız necədir? | "Sizin yaşınız necədir?" | "How old are you?" |
| Mən [age] yaşındayam. | "Men [age] yaşındayam." | "I am [age] years old." |
| Sizin yaşınız mənimkilə eynidirmi? | "Sizin yaşınız mənimkilə eynidirmi?" | "Is your age the same as mine?" |
| Haradasınız? | "Haradasınız?" | "Where are you from?" |
| Mən [location]dən gəlirəm. | "Mən [location]dən gəlirəm." | "I am from [location]." |
Putting It All Together
Let's practice combining the phrases we've learned to introduce ourselves completely. Here's an example:
"Salam, mənim adım Aysənur, mən 30 yaşındayam və Türkiyə'dən gəlirəm. Sizin adınız nədir?" which means "Hello, my name is Aysenur, I am 30 years old and I am from Turkey. What is your name?"
By using the phrases we've learned, you can have a basic conversation with anyone and establish connections that may lead to meaningful relationships.
Conclusion
Congratulations on completing this lesson on introducing yourself in South Azerbaijani! Learning basic greetings and introductions is an essential first step in any language learning journey. In the next lesson, we will learn about the basic sentence structure in South Azerbaijani. Keep up the good work!