Asking about originality, nationality, and family
In Uzbek, it is normal to ask questions about one’s family, marital status, originality, age, nationality, or even religious affiliation.
Qayerliksiz?
Qayerdansiz? Asli qayerdansiz? Asli toshkentlikman. Toshkentning o’zidanmisiz? Ha, Toshkentning markazidanman. Qayerda yashaysiz? Nechta farzandingiz bor? Oilada nechta farzandsizlar? Nechta ukangiz bor? Akangiz bormi? Singlingiz bormi? Dadangiz qayerda ishlaydilar? Onangiz kim bo’lib ishlaydilar? Millatingiz nima? O’zbekcha bilasizmi? |
Where are you from?
Where are you from? Where are you originally from? Originally I am from Tashkent. Are you from Tashkent city itself? Yes, I am from the center of Tashkent. Where do you live? How many children do you have? How many children are in your family? How many little brothers do you have? Do you have an older brother? Do you have a younger sister? Where does your father work? Where does your mother work? What is your nationality? Do you know/speak Uzbek? |
Compare and Contrast
Compare and contrast meanings of the following verbs in Uzbek with the Turkish vocabulary:
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Turkish
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