Communication

Language &
Culture.

The official language is Azerbaijani. It's a Turkic language with a rich literary heritage.

Spoken Languages

Azerbaijani

The official language, spoken by everyone. It uses the Latin alphabet, similar to Turkish.

Russian

Widely spoken, especially by the older generation and in Baku.

English

Increasingly popular among the youth and in the tourism/hospitality sector. You'll get by easily in Baku.

Essential Phrases

Salam
Sa-lam
Hello
Sağ ol
Sa-ol
Thank you
Bəli / Xeyr
Ba-li / Kheyr
Yes / No
Necəsən?
Ne-ja-san
How are you?
Bağışlayın
Ba-gish-la-yin
Excuse me
Nə qədərdir?
Na ga-dar-dir
How much is it?
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