Want to learn how to shop in Uzbek? In this lesson, you’ll learn useful phrases that will help you at the bazaar, in a shop, or when buying souvenirs. We’ll show you how to ask for prices, politely request items, thank the seller — all with examples, audio, and exercises.
Exercise 1. Listen and repeat the phrases and words to learn how to shop in Uzbek. Memorize them.
Bu kalitlar dastasi qancha turadi? — How much does this key ring cost?
Bu krujkalar qancha turadi? — How much do these mugs cost?
Ular yigirma ming soʻm turadi. — They cost 20,000 soums.
Bitta futbolka, iltimos. — One T-shirt, please.
Bu sizning telefoningizmi? — Is this your phone?
Katta rahmat. — Thank you very much.
Arzimaydi. — Don’t mention it./You’re welcome. (a polite reply to “thank you,” literally: “it’s not worth (the thanks)”)
suvenirlar — souvenirs
bu yerda/ shu yerda/ bunda/ shunda — here
u yerda/ oʻsha yerda/ u joyda/ oʻsha joyda/ unda — there
turmoq — to cost
kitob besh soʻm turadi — the book costs five soums
bu gazlama qimmat turadi — this fabric is expensive (in a more conversational form: bu gazlama juda qimmat or bu gazlama qimmat ekan)
Exercise 2. Fill in the missing words in the sentences.
- Bu krujkalar q_______ t_________?
Ular yigirma besh ming so’m turadi. - Bu s_________ t___________?
Ha, bu mening telefonim. Katta rahmat.
A___________. - U y_____ sizning sumkangizmi?
Yo’q, mening sumkam b______. - A_____ kalitlar dastasi q_______ t_________?
U besh ming so’m turadi.
Now you know how to say in Uzbek: “How much does it cost?”, “Is this your phone?”, “Thank you very much,” and other useful phrases for everyday shopping. Repeat them aloud, listen to the audio, and practice — it will be easy for you to get around in an Uzbek market! In the next lesson, we’ll continue learning everyday conversation situations.
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Exercise 2. 1 qancha turadi 2 sizning telefoningizmi, Arzimaydi. 3 yerda, bunda 4 Anavi, qancha turadi
Anavi — a colloquial demonstrative element meaning “that one over there.” The form O’sha is also acceptable (more formal).