In this lesson, we continue developing conversational skills in the Uzbek language. You will learn to use useful words and phrases that are helpful in everyday conversation—both in a café or on the street, and when meeting people. We analyze expressions without verbs in the present tense: statements, negations, questions, and answers. You will also learn how to talk about vacation and business trips, ask questions about ownership and available seats, and address a group of interlocutors. Everything is accompanied by lively dialogues and audio.
Exercise 1. Listen to and repeat Uzbek words and phrases. Learn them by heart.
Kechirasiz. — Excuse me.
Ular bo’shmi? — Are they free?
Bu chiroyli shahar. — This is a beautiful city.
Sizlar ta’tildamisiz? — Are you on vacation?
Biz komandirovkadamiz. — We are on a business trip.
U nima? — What is that?
Salomat bo’ling! — Be well! (often used as “Goodbye” or “Have a nice day!”)
sayyohlar — tourists
itlar — dogs
anavi yerda — over there
Exercise 2. Insert the missing words into the dialogues.
1 A: Sizlar komandirovkadamisiz?
B: Yo’q, biz komandirovkada emasmiz. Biz s__________. Biz ta’tildamiz.
2 A: Bu sizning kofe.
B: Rahmat.
A: S_______b________!
3 A: S_________ t______________?
B: Ha, biz ta’tildamiz. Biz Angliyadanmiz.
4 A: K________. U________ b_________?
B: Ha, ular bo’sh. Iltimos, o’tiring.
A: Rahmat.
You have mastered key conversational structures of the Uzbek language—from questions without verbs to expressions of possession. Now you will be able to conduct simple dialogues in a café, on the street, or when meeting tourists and local residents.
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Exercise 2. 1 sayyohlarmiz 2 Salomat bo’ling 3 Sizlar ta’tildamisiz 4 Kechirasiz. Ular bo’shmi?