Meaning
Used when leaving or going to sleep.
Cultural Background
The response 'Xeyrə qarşı' is almost mandatory in polite society. Just saying 'Sağ ol' (Thanks) back is considered slightly blunt. In the capital, you might hear 'Gecəiz xeyrə' where the 'n' is dropped in fast speech. This is a common phonetic feature of the Baku dialect. In villages, the phrase is often followed by 'Allah rahatlıq versin' (May God give you rest), emphasizing the spiritual aspect of sleep. On social media, 'GX' is sometimes used as an abbreviation for 'Gecəniz xeyrə' among younger people, though it's not yet universal.
Always use the response
If someone says 'Gecəniz xeyrə' to you, always reply with 'Xeyrə qarşı.' It makes you sound much more fluent and polite.
Not a greeting!
Remember: Gecəniz xeyrə = Goodbye. Axşamınız xeyir = Hello. Don't mix them up!
Meaning
Used when leaving or going to sleep.
Always use the response
If someone says 'Gecəniz xeyrə' to you, always reply with 'Xeyrə qarşı.' It makes you sound much more fluent and polite.
Not a greeting!
Remember: Gecəniz xeyrə = Goodbye. Axşamınız xeyir = Hello. Don't mix them up!
The 'Qalsın' factor
Use the full 'Gecəniz xeyrə qalsın' when you want to show extra respect to elders or in formal emails.
Test Yourself
You are leaving your teacher's house at 10 PM. What do you say?
Mən gedirəm, müəllim. _______.
The plural/formal form with 'qalsın' is the most respectful way to address a teacher.
Complete the standard response to 'Gecəniz xeyrə'.
A: Gecəniz xeyrə! B: _____ qarşı!
'Xeyrə qarşı' is the fixed response meaning 'Towards the good as well.'
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
1. Axşamınız xeyir, 2. Gecəniz xeyrə, 3. Sabahınız xeyir
Axşamınız xeyir is an evening greeting, Gecəniz xeyrə is a night parting, and Sabahınız xeyir is a morning greeting.
Complete the bedtime dialogue between a mother and child.
Ana: Yat, balam. Gecən xeyrə. Uşaq: _____, ana.
Even children are taught to respond with 'Xeyrə qarşı' to complete the blessing.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Time-Based Partings
Morning
- • Hələlik
- • Sağ olun
Night
- • Gecəniz xeyrə
- • Xeyrə qarşı
Practice Bank
4 exercisesMən gedirəm, müəllim. _______.
The plural/formal form with 'qalsın' is the most respectful way to address a teacher.
A: Gecəniz xeyrə! B: _____ qarşı!
'Xeyrə qarşı' is the fixed response meaning 'Towards the good as well.'
1. Axşamınız xeyir, 2. Gecəniz xeyrə, 3. Sabahınız xeyir
Axşamınız xeyir is an evening greeting, Gecəniz xeyrə is a night parting, and Sabahınız xeyir is a morning greeting.
Ana: Yat, balam. Gecən xeyrə. Uşaq: _____, ana.
Even children are taught to respond with 'Xeyrə qarşı' to complete the blessing.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questionsOnly if you are going to sleep or leaving for the rest of the night. Otherwise, it's too early; use 'Hələlik' (See you) or 'Sağ olun' (Goodbye).
'Gecən xeyrə' is for one person you know well (informal). 'Gecəniz xeyrə' is for multiple people or one person you address formally.
It has roots in religious blessings, but today it is a secular, standard phrase used by everyone regardless of faith.
Both 'Gecəniz xeyrə' and 'Gecən xeyrə' are common. You can add a moon emoji 🌙 to make it friendlier.
Related Phrases
Axşamınız xeyir
contrastGood evening
Yuxun şirin olsun
similarSweet dreams
Sabahınız xeyir
contrastGood morning
Xeyrə qarşı
builds onTowards the good (response)
