Basic Words

1. Bəli

   Yes

   Usage

   The shortest affirmative reply; use it to confirm anything

2. Xeyr

   No

   Usage

   The basic negative reply; also works to decline an offer

3. Zəhmət olmasa

   Please

   Usage

   Add it to any request or order; it also stands alone

   Grammar Note

   "Zəhmət olmasa" literally means "if it is no trouble" — the standard polite formula with strangers.

4. Təşəkkür edirəm

   Thank you

   Usage

   Use it everywhere: after paying, after getting directions

5. Bağışlayın

   Excuse me

   Usage

   The opening word when you need a stranger's attention

6. Üzr istəyirəm

   Sorry

   Usage

   An apology after bumping into someone or making a mistake

7. Hər şey qaydasındadır

   It's OK / I'm fine

   Usage

   Reply to an apology, or politely wave off offered help

8. Başa düşmürəm

   I don't understand

   Usage

   Say it as soon as you lose the thread; people will rephrase

9. Başa düşdüm

   I understand

   Usage

   Confirms you followed an explanation

10. Bitdi

    I'm finished / Done

    Usage

    Tell staff you have finished a meal or a procedure

11. Zəhmət olmasa gözləyin

    Please wait

    Usage

    Use it when you need the other person to hold on

12. Bir dəqiqə

    Just a moment

    Usage

    A shorter, lighter version for a very brief pause

13. Bir böyük, zəhmət olmasa

    One adult, please

    Usage

    Say it at a ticket window or an entrance gate

14. Rezervasiyam yoxdur

    I don't have a reservation

    Usage

    Tell a restaurant or hotel that you are a walk-in

15. Rezervasiyam var

    I have a reservation

    Usage

    Say it first at reception, then give your name

16. Zəhmət olmasa mənə kömək edin

    Please help me

    Usage

    For trouble or emergencies; a strong call for help

17. Bir daha, zəhmət olmasa

    Once more, please

    Usage

    Ask someone to repeat what you missed

18. Zəhmət olmasa yavaş danışın

    Please speak slowly

    Usage

    When the speech is too fast; people almost always oblige

19. Bir az danışıram

    I speak a little

    Usage

    Saying it early makes the other person slow down

20. İngilis dilində danışırsınız?

    Do you speak English?

    Usage

    Your fallback when you get stuck; ask with the polite pronoun

21. Bu

    This

    Usage

    Point at something near you; "Bunu" is the object form and "Bu nədir?" = what is this

22. O

    That

    Usage

    Point at something further away. Azerbaijani has a two-way system (bu/o) with no middle term like Turkish "şu", so this covers both "that" and "that over there". The same word also means he/she, so always point

23. Burada

    Here

    Usage

    Indicate where you are; "Burada saxlayın" = stop here

24. Orada

    There

    Usage

    Indicate a place away from you; with no middle term like Turkish "şurada", this covers both "there" and "over there"

25. Mən

    I / me

    Usage

    Point at yourself; "Mənim" = my and "Mənə" = to me

26. Siz

    You (polite)

    Usage

    The polite form for the person you are addressing; "sən" is the familiar form, but a traveler is always safe with "siz"

27. Birlikdə

    Together

    Usage

    Show this for travelling, sharing a room, or paying together; "birgə" means the same

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