Meaning
Inviting someone to enter.
Cultural Background
Hospitality is paramount. Refusing an invitation to 'Buyurun gəlin' without a good reason can sometimes be seen as slightly cold. In the capital, this phrase is used rapidly in business and service industries, often shortened to just 'Buyurun'. In villages, 'Buyurun gəlin' is often followed by 'Qonaq Allah qonağıdır' (The guest is God's guest). The phrase is the 'starting gun' for the tea ceremony. You cannot have tea until you have been invited to 'Buyurun gəlin'.
The Hand Gesture
When saying this, it's common to extend one arm towards the interior of the room with the palm facing up. This reinforces the invitation.
Don't be too loud
Say it with a soft, welcoming tone. Shouting it can sound like an actual command rather than an invitation.
Meaning
Inviting someone to enter.
The Hand Gesture
When saying this, it's common to extend one arm towards the interior of the room with the palm facing up. This reinforces the invitation.
Don't be too loud
Say it with a soft, welcoming tone. Shouting it can sound like an actual command rather than an invitation.
The 'Buyurun' Shortcut
If you're in a hurry, just saying 'Buyurun' while gesturing is enough to be polite.
Eye Contact
Always make eye contact when saying this to show sincerity.
Test Yourself
Complete the formal invitation to enter.
Qapı açılır. Ev sahibi: 'Salam! ______ gəlin!'
In a formal or neutral setting, 'Buyurun' is the correct polite form.
Match the phrase to the correct person.
You are inviting your boss into your office.
'Buyurun gəlin' is the only respectful option for a boss.
Choose the best response.
A: Süfrə hazırdır, buyurun gəlin. B: ________.
The correct response to an invitation is 'Thank you, we are coming'.
Which phrase is used to invite a customer into a shop?
Mağaza sahibi müştəriyə nə deyir?
Shopkeepers use this to be welcoming and professional.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Where to use 'Buyurun gəlin'
Locations
- • Home
- • Shop
- • Office
- • Restaurant
Practice Bank
4 exercisesQapı açılır. Ev sahibi: 'Salam! ______ gəlin!'
In a formal or neutral setting, 'Buyurun' is the correct polite form.
You are inviting your boss into your office.
'Buyurun gəlin' is the only respectful option for a boss.
A: Süfrə hazırdır, buyurun gəlin. B: ________.
The correct response to an invitation is 'Thank you, we are coming'.
Mağaza sahibi müştəriyə nə deyir?
Shopkeepers use this to be welcoming and professional.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsYes! Using the plural 'gəlin' for one person is the standard way to show respect (formal 'you').
'Buyurun gəlin' is warmer and more inviting. 'İçəri keçin' is more like 'Step inside'—functional but slightly less personal.
Absolutely. It is the perfect way to invite a teacher or elder into a room.
No, it can also mean 'bride'. However, in this phrase, it is always the verb 'come'.
The most common response is 'Çox sağ olun' (Thank you very much) or 'Təşəkkür edirəm'.
It's better to use 'Sizi gözləyirik' (We are waiting for you) or 'Dəvət edirik' (We invite you) in writing. 'Buyurun gəlin' is mostly spoken.
No, it is very proper and standard Azerbaijani.
Just say 'Buyur gəl'.
Usually after. 'Salam, buyurun gəlin'.
Yes, it is very common there as well, though the accent might differ slightly.
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Zəhmət olmasa
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Əyləşin
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Buyur
specialized formGo ahead / Yes?
