Uzbek, a Turkic language, is the official language of Uzbekistan. It’s also spoken in parts of Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, and Russia. Learning Uzbek can greatly enhance your experience in Central Asia, offering deeper insights into the region’s rich culture and history. This lesson covers essential conversational phrases and questions in Uzbek, designed to facilitate various social interactions.

Greetings

• Hello/Hi – “Salom”
• Good morning – “Xayirli tong”
• Good afternoon – “Xayirli kun”
• Good evening – “Xayirli kech”
• Goodbye – “Xayr”

Introducing Yourself or Others

• My name is [name]. – “Mening ismim [name].”
• This is [name]. – “Bu [name].”
• I am from [country]. – “Men [country]danman.”
• I live in [city/place]. – “Men [city/place]da yashayman.”

Asking for Directions or People

• Where is the [place]? – “[Place] qayerda?”
• How do I get to [place]? – “Qanday qilib [place]ga boraman?”
• Is this the way to [place]? – “Bu [place]ga boradigan yo’lmi?”
• Can you show me on the map? – “Xaritada ko’rsata olasizmi?”

Solving a Misunderstanding

• Sorry, I don’t understand. – “Kechirasiz, tushunmadim.”
• Can you please repeat that? – “Iltimos, uni qayta aytasizmi?”
• I mean… – “Men nazarda tutayotganim…”
• What does [word] mean? – “[Word]ning ma’nosi nima?”

Farewell Expressions

• See you later – “Keyinroq ko’rishguncha”
• Take care – “Ehtiyot bo’ling”
• Have a good day – “Yaxshi kun o’tkazing”

Travel and Dining

• I would like to book a room. – “Men xona bron qilmoqchiman.”
• Can I see the menu, please? – “Menyuni ko’rsatishingiz mumkinmi?”
• I am vegetarian. – “Men vegetarianman.”
• The bill, please. – “Hisobni iltimos.”

Shopping

• How much does this cost? – “Bu qancha turadi?”
• Do you have this in another size? – “Buning boshqa o’lchamida bormi?”
• I’m just looking, thanks. – “Faqat qarayapman, rahmat.”
• Can I pay by card? – “Kartadan to’lay olamanmi?”

Dating and Love

• You look beautiful. (to a woman) / You look handsome. (to a man) – “Siz chiroylisiz.” / “Siz kelishgan ko’rinasiz.”
• I miss you. – “Sizni sog’indim.”
• I love you. – “Men sizni sevaman.”
• Would you like to go out with me? – “Men bilan chiqishni xohlaysizmi?”

Emergencies

• Help! – “Yordam!”
• Call the police! – “Militsiyani chaqiring!”
• I need a doctor. – “Menga doktor kerak.”
• Where is the nearest hospital? – “Eng yaqin shifoxona qayerda?”

These phrases offer a solid foundation for basic communication in Uzbek. Practice speaking and listening regularly, engage with Uzbek media, and don’t hesitate to converse with native speakers. Remember, language learning is a journey—embrace mistakes as learning opportunities and continue to explore the rich linguistic and cultural nuances of the Uzbek language.