Translate English to Azerbaijani
Azerbaijani is spoken by about 23 million people in Azerbaijan and roughly 15 million more in northern Iran. The language shares deep roots with Turkish, and speakers of the two can often understand each other with some effort. Whether you are doing business in Baku, reading news from the Caspian region, or connecting with Azerbaijani-speaking family, paste your English text above.
Common English to Azerbaijani translations
| English | Azerbaijani | Pronunciation | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hello | Salam | sah-LAHM | ||
| Good morning | Sabahınız xeyir | sah-bah-huh-NUHZ khey-EER | ||
| Thank you | Təşəkkür edirəm | teh-shehk-KOOR eh-dee-REHM | ||
| Please | Zəhmət olmasa | zehh-MEHT ol-MAH-sah | ||
| How much is this? | Bu nə qədərdir? | boo neh geh-DEHR-deer | ||
| Where is the hotel? | Otel haradadır? | oh-TEL hah-rah-DAH-dur | ||
| I do not understand | Başa düşmürəm | bah-SHAH doosh-MOO-rehm | ||
| Can you help me? | Mənə kömək edə bilərsiniz? | meh-NEH kuh-MEHK eh-DEH bee-LEHR-see-neez | ||
| I would like tea | Çay istəyirəm | chai is-teh-yee-REHM | ||
| The bill, please | Hesab, zəhmət olmasa | heh-SAHB zehh-MEHT ol-MAH-sah | ||
| Nice to meet you | Tanışdığımıza şadam | tah-NUSH-duh-guh-muh-ZAH shah-DAHM | ||
| Goodbye | Sağ olun | sahg oh-LOON | ||
| I need a doctor | Mənə həkim lazımdır | meh-NEH heh-KEEM lah-ZUHM-dur | ||
| Excuse me | Bağışlayın | bah-gush-LAH-yun |
Tips for English to Azerbaijani translation
Azerbaijani and Turkish are closely related Turkic languages. About 60-70% of basic vocabulary is shared, and grammar structures are nearly identical: both use agglutination, vowel harmony, and SOV word order. If you already know Turkish, reading Azerbaijani text will feel familiar. The main differences are in some vowels, consonants, and everyday vocabulary.
Azerbaijani uses the Latin alphabet since 1991, replacing the Cyrillic script used during the Soviet period. The alphabet has 32 letters, including ə (schwa), ş (sh), ç (ch), ğ (soft g), ö and ü. These special characters are required for correct spelling and affect pronunciation.
Like Turkish, Azerbaijani builds words by stacking suffixes. Evlərimizdən means “from our houses” and breaks down as ev (house) + lər (plural) + imiz (our) + dən (from). This agglutinative structure makes individual words longer but very precise.
Azerbaijani has a formal/informal distinction similar to Turkish. Sən is informal “you” and siz is formal. In business settings, siz is always used. The verb endings change accordingly, affecting the entire sentence structure.
About the Azerbaijani language
Azerbaijani (also called Azeri) is a Turkic language closely related to Turkish and Turkmen. It is the official language of Azerbaijan and is spoken by a significant minority in Iran, Georgia, and Russia. The language has been written in Arabic, Latin, and Cyrillic scripts at different points in its history, with the current Latin alphabet adopted after independence from the Soviet Union.
Azerbaijan is strategically located at the crossroads of Eastern Europe and Western Asia, with Baku serving as a major hub for oil and gas industries on the Caspian Sea. The country has experienced rapid economic growth since the early 2000s. Azerbaijani language and culture blend Turkic, Persian, and Russian influences, reflecting centuries of interaction with neighboring civilizations.
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Very similar but separate languages. About 60-70% mutual intelligibility.
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Yes. All Azerbaijani special characters are output correctly.
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Latin script, the standard in the Republic of Azerbaijan since 1991.
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The Latin-script variant is supported. Arabic-script Azerbaijani from Iran is not currently handled.
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