sağ ol
[ˈsɑɣ‿oɫ]
In Azerbaijani, the phrase for "bye" is sağ ol.
The phrase sağ ol is used both to say "thank you" and to say "goodbye" depending on the context in which it is spoken.
Meaning: short for goodbye (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase sağ ol literally means "be healthy" or "be well".
Which one should you use?
While sağ ol is a common way to say goodbye, you can also use Salametlə qalın to mean "Goodbye" or "Farewell" and Yenə görüşənədək to say "Until we meet again". Additionally, if someone is about to embark on a journey, you can say Xoş gedəsiniz, which means "Have a good trip" or "Travel safely".
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the sentiment more politely or to address multiple people, the form changes to sağ olun.
Did you know?
- The root sağ in sağ ol also means 'right' as in the opposite of 'left'. This creates a linguistic link between being healthy and being on the right side.
- In certain Azerbaijani dialects, the words for 'alive' and 'healthy' overlap when used within farewell expressions.
- Depending on the tone, sağ ol can be used to firmly end a conversation or dismiss someone, much like a curt 'thanks' in English.
Examples in context
- Hələlik, sağ ol.See you later, bye.
Example conversation
Anar and Leyla are finishing a chat at a cafe.
- AnarGörüşənə qədər, Leyla.Until we meet again, Leyla.
- LeylaHə, sağ ol, Anar!Yes, bye, Anar!
- AnarMən də getdim.I'm off too.
- LeylaYaxşı, sağ ol.Okay, bye.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry sağ ol, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
