🇦🇿 Azerbaijani phrases

How to say “Hello” in Azerbaijani

Salam

sah-lahm

Literally: Peaceneutral

The universal greeting in Azerbaijan, fine for any situation. Stress usually falls on the last syllable in Azerbaijani words.

Other ways to say it

AzerbaijaniPronunciationMeaningWhen to use it
Salam əleykümsah-lahm a-ley-kewmPeace be upon youTraditional, respectful greeting, often to elders; reply: Əleyküm salam

In a sentence

Salam, necəsən?

sah-lahm, neh-ja-san?

Hi, how are you?

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