qeyri
See also: qeyri-
Azerbaijani
| Cyrillic | гејри | |
|---|---|---|
| Abjad | classical sp | غیری |
| new sp | غئیری | |
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): [ɡejˈri]
Audio: (file) - Hyphenation: qey‧ri
Etymology 1
From the third-person singular possessive form of qeyr (“another”), from Arabic غَيْر (ḡayr). Compare Turkish gayri (Ottoman Turkish غیری (gayri)), Turkmen gaýry, Uzbek gʻayri.
Postposition
qeyri
- (dated or formal, with ablative) other than, besides
- bizdən qeyri ― other than us
Descendants
- → Armenian: ղայրու (ġayru)
Etymology 2
Borrowed from Arabic غَيْرِيّ (ḡayriyy). By surface analysis, qeyr + -i. Cognate with Turkish gayri (Ottoman Turkish غیری (gayrî)), Turkmen gaýry, Uyghur غەيرىي (gheyriy), Uzbek gʻayri.
Adjective
qeyri
- (dated or formal) other, different
- (Classical Azerbaijani) altruistic (feminine qeyriyyə)
Determiner
qeyri
- (dated or formal) another
Related terms
Further reading
- “qeyri” in Obastan.com.