Language/South-azerbaijani/Vocabulary/Drinks
Hi South Azerbaijani learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about the most common drinks in South Azerbaijani. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to order drinks in Azerbaijani with confidence. Don't forget to practice your pronunciation!
Tea[edit | edit source]
Tea is one of the most popular drinks in Azerbaijan. It is usually drunk hot and is often served with homemade jam, sugar cubes or biscuits. "Cay" (چای) is the Azerbaijani word for tea.
| South Azerbaijani | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| چای | Chay | Tea |
- Person 1: Chay buyurun (<translation in English>: Here's your tea)
- Person 2: Sağ olun (<translation in English>: Thank you)
Coffee[edit | edit source]
Coffee is also a common drink in Azerbaijan. "Kofe" (قۆفه) is the Azerbaijani word for coffee. Azerbaijani coffee is usually strong and is typically served in a small cup.
| South Azerbaijani | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| قۆفه | Kofe | Coffee |
- Person 1: Kofe, lütfən. (<translation in English>: Coffee, please)
- Person 2: Aşağilama (<translation in English>: You're welcome)
Ayran[edit | edit source]
Ayran is a traditional yoghurt drink popular in Azerbaijan. It is made by mixing yoghurt with water and salt. "Ayran" (آیران) is the Azerbaijani word for ayran.
| South Azerbaijani | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| آیران | Ayran | Ayran |
- Person 1: Ayranı varmı? (<translation in English>: Do you have ayran?)
- Person 2: Bəli, var. (<translation in English>: Yes, we do.)
Şarab (Wine)[edit | edit source]
Wine is also very popular in Azerbaijan. Azerbaijani wine is made from locally grown grapes and has a rich and fruity flavour. "Şarab" (شراب) is the Azerbaijani word for wine
| South Azerbaijani | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| شراب | Şarab | Wine |
- Person 1: Xanım, bir pəyğəmbər şarabı gətirin. (<translation in English>: Ma'am, bring a pomegranate wine please.)
- Person 2: Əlbəttə, birazdan getirəcəyik. (<translation in English>: Of course, we'll bring it soon.)
Nəbət/Su (Water)[edit | edit source]
Water is essential and the most common drink in Azerbaijan, especially during the hot summer months. "Su" (سو) or "Nəbət" (نبات) can be used to refer to water in Azerbaijani.
| South Azerbaijani | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| سو | Su | Water |
| نبات | Nəbət | Water |
- Person 1: Su əlavə edin, xahiş edirəm. (<translation in English>: Please add water)
- Person 2: Anlayirəm, birazdan gətirəcəyik. (<translation in English>: I understand, we'll bring it soon.)
I hope you find this lesson helpful in improving your South Azerbaijani vocabulary. To improve your same vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions! Don't forget to check out our other vocabulary guides in the Vocabulary section!
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