No. 30 in Azerbaijani
həm
The Azerbaijani word "həm" means "also" or "as well."
In a sentence
Həm işlərimlə məşğul oluram, həm də kitab oxuyuram.
I am both working on my tasks and reading a book.
In this sentence, 'həm' is used to mean 'both' in a construction that connects two simultaneous actions.
Həm də dostlarımla görüşmək istəyirəm.
Additionally, I want to meet my friends.
Here, 'həm də' is used to add another action or intent to what was previously stated, meaning 'also' or 'additionally'.
Bu həm qanuna uyğundur, həm də mənəviyyata qarşı deyil.
This is both lawful and not against morality.
In this context, 'həm... həm də' is used to indicate two qualities or characteristics of the subject, meaning 'both... and'.
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