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Greetings and Introductions
Basic Greetings
Salavat! (Hello!) If you are starting to learn Tatar, the first thing you need to know is how to greet someone! In this lesson, we will learn the basics of Tatar greetings so you can introduce yourself and start a conversation with a native speaker. You'll also learn how to respond to different greetings, so you can show your interest and positive attitude.
Useful phrases
Here are the essential Tatar greetings and responses:
| Tatar | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Сәләм алейкүм | selam aleyküm | Hello (Islamic greeting) |
| Әссәләмҗәләйкүм | ässälämceleäyküm | Peace be upon you (Islamic greeting) |
| Сәлам | seläm | Hi |
| Яңылыҡларға рәхим итегез | yañılyqlarga rähim itegez | Welcome (literally "May mercy be upon the newcomers") |
| Сәламатсыз булыгыз | selämätsız bulığız | Goodbye (literally "Be without harm") |
| Хәйер | xäyer | Goodbye (informal; literally "Go with health") |
| Килемезсез? | kilemezsäz? | How are you? (informal) |
| Килемезек? | kilemezäk? | How are you? (formal) |
| Рәхимсез? | rähimsäz? | What's up? (informal; literally "Without mercy?") |
| Күннең яхшы | künneñ yaxşı | Good day |
| И яхшы | i yaxşı | Good night |
| Хош булыгыз | xoş bulığız | Nice to meet you (literally "Be pleased") |
| Сене күренмем | sene kürenmem | See you later (literally "I won't see you off") |
Usage tips
Here are some tips on using Tatar greetings:
- The most common Tatar greeting is "Сәләм" (seläm). It is appropriate for all occasions and all times of the day. It can be used when you meet someone, or when you answer the phone.
- The Islamic greetings "Сәләм алейкүм" (selam aleyküm) and "Әссәләмҗәләйкүм" (ässälämceleäyküm) are also widely used. They are more formal and show respect for the person you are addressing. You should use them when you meet someone for the first time, or when you are in a formal situation.
- The greeting "Яңылыҡларға рәхим итегез" (yañılyqlarga rähim itegez) is used to welcome newcomers. It is appropriate when you meet someone for the first time, or when you visit a new place (such as a friend's house or a new town).
- The phrase "Килемезсез?" (kilemezsäz?) means "How are you?" in a casual and friendly way. You can use it to greet your friends, family, or colleagues.
- The phrase "Килемезек?" (kilemezäk?) is a more formal way to ask "How are you?" It is used in a polite and respectful way. You should use it when you meet someone for the first time, or when you are in a formal situation.
- The phrase "Рәхимсез?" (rähimsäz?) literally means "Without mercy?" but it is used to ask "What's up?" in a friendly way. It is a casual and informal greeting, and it's appropriate to use with your friends, family, or colleagues.
- The phrase "Күннең яхшы" (künneñ yaxşı) means "Good day." It is a polite and formal greeting, and you can use it to say hello to someone during the day.
- The phrase "И яхшы" (i yaxşı) means "Good night." It is used when you say goodbye to someone at night.
- The phrase "Хош булыгыз" (xoş bulığız) means "Nice to meet you." It is used to show appreciation when you meet someone for the first time.
- The phrase "Сене күренмем" (sene kürenmem) means "See you later." It is a casual and informal way to say goodbye to your friends, family, or colleagues.
Practice
Now that you know some basic Tatar greetings, it's time to practice! Here are some exercises to help you remember them:
- Read the Tatar words and try to pronounce them correctly.
- Practice asking and answering "Килемезсез?" (kilemezsäz?) with a friend or a language partner.
- Practice using the phrases "Сәләм" (seläm) and "Сәләм алейкүм" (selam aleyküm) with different people and in different situations.
- Listen to Tatar podcasts or watch Tatar videos to hear the greetings being used in context.
- Write down the Tatar greetings and responses on flashcards and practice them regularly.
Congratulations! You have learned the basic Tatar greetings. Keep practicing and using them in your daily life to improve your skills and deepen your connections with Tatar speakers!