mənim adım …
mənim adım … is the Azerbaijani way to say "my name is".
This phrase is used to identify yourself to others.
Meaning: a way to identify oneself (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of mənim (my) and adım (my name/step), where adım is the possessive form of ad (name).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Mənim adım … is a standard, polite way to introduce yourself in formal or semi-formal settings. In casual conversation, it is very common to drop the possessive pronoun mənim and simply say Adım …
How does it change in a sentence?
In formal or complete sentences, the verb "to be" is often expressed by adding a vowel-harmony-based suffix to the name itself, such as mənim adım …-dır/-dir/-dur/-dür.
Did you know?
- The word ad for 'name' is a homonym for 'step'. An Azerbaijani speaker might use the same word to describe the first step of a journey or the name of a person.
- In many Turkic cultures, including Azerbaijan, a person's 'name' is often tied to their 'reputation' or 'fame' in historical literature.
- The word mənim is a cognate of the Turkish word benim, reflecting the deep linguistic ties between the two Turkic languages.
Examples in context
- Mənim adım Ali.My name is Ali.
- Salam. Mənim adım Elçin.Hello. My name is Elchin.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “my name is” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mənim, CC BY-SA 4.0.
