bəy

This is the 776th most frequent Azerbaijani word.


bəy

The Azerbaijani word "bəy" means "gentleman," "mister," or "nobleman."


In this context, 'bəy' is used as a formal title to show respect to a man.

Bəy çox qonaqpərvər bir insandır.

The gentleman is a very hospitable person.


Here, 'bəy' refers to the groom in a wedding setting.

O, toyda əsas bəy idi.

He was the main groom at the wedding.


In this instance, 'bəy' is paired with 'xanım' to indicate a polite reference to a man and woman together.

Bəy və xanım restoranda nahar etdilər.

The gentleman and the lady had lunch at the restaurant.