Greetings in Uyghur

Basic Greetings and Polite Words

When learning a new language, the first breakthrough moment doesn’t come from grammar rules.

It comes when you recognize your first word.

Then your second.

Then suddenly, you can understand a whole sentence.

Uyghurche may look unfamiliar at first, especially because of its script. But once you begin learning basic everyday words, the language starts feeling approachable — even friendly.

In this guide, we’ll cover essential Uyghur vocabulary for beginners. These are words you will actually use in daily life.

These are the words you should learn first. They form the foundation of communication.

Uyghur Transliteration Meaning
ئەسسالامۇ ئەلەيكۇم Ässalamu äläykum Hello
ۋەئەلەيكۇم ئەسسالام Wä äläykum ässalam Hello (response)
ياخشىمۇسىز؟ Yakhshimusiz? How are you?
ياخشى Yakhshi Good
رەھمەت Rähmät Thank you
ئەرزىمەيدۇ Ärzimäydu You’re welcome
كەچۈرۈڭ Kächürüng Sorry / Excuse me
خەير Xäyr Goodbye

These words alone can already help you start small conversations.

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