sabahınız xeyir
[sɑbahɯˈnɯz χe(j)ir]plural
In Azerbaijani, "good morning" is said as sabahınız xeyir. If unsure, use sabahınız xeyir. Wiktionary also lists sabahın xeyir.
Meaning: when seeing someone for the first time in the morning (intj)
Ways to say it
| Azerbaijani | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| sabahınız xeyir | [sɑbahɯˈnɯz χe(j)ir] (narrow) | plural |
| sabahın xeyir |
This phrase is used when seeing someone for the first time in the morning.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "your morning [is] good", where sabah means morning and xeyir means good or blessing.
Which one should you use?
sabahın xeyir is used when addressing one person you know well, and sabahınız xeyir for one person you want to be polite to or for multiple people.
How does it change in a sentence?
sabahın xeyir is the singular form used with friends, family or people younger than you. sabahınız xeyir is the plural or formal form used to show respect to elders, strangers or a group of people.
Did you know?
- The word sabah in Azerbaijani can refer to the morning, but it is also the standard word for 'tomorrow'.
- The word xeyir in this phrase shares the same Arabic root as the word 'hayır' in Turkish, which can mean both 'good' and 'no' depending on the context.
- In Azerbaijani culture, the phrase sabahınız xeyir is often accompanied by a slight nod of the head to show respect, especially when using the formal -ınız suffix.
Examples in context
- O, sevincək "Sabahınız xeyir" söylədi.She said happily, "Good morning, everybody!"This sentence shows how to use the form sabahınız xeyir.Tatoeba #8809141 by rashadyusifov, translation #6403746 by alishalikescats
- Xorvat dilində "sabahın xeyir" necə deyilir?How do you say "good morning" in Croatian?This sentence is useful for asking how to say the form sabahın xeyir in another language.Tatoeba #13617737 by Nicat, translation #13617409 by araneo
- Sabahın xeyir.Good morning.This sentence provides a simple example of the form sabahın xeyir.Tatoeba #5741567 by vo_gne, translation #2258234 by _undertoad
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Nigar and Emin meet several colleagues in the office lobby.
- NigarSabahınız xeyir, uşaqlar!Good morning, guys!
- EminSabahınız xeyir, Nigar!Good morning, Nigar!
- NigarBu gün çox işimiz var.We have a lot of work today.
- EminBəli, həmişəki kimi.Yes, as always.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “good morning” translations and entries sabahınız xeyir, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries xeyir, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
