Complimenting
Complements are accepted with modesty and appreciation. A response is always expected.
Yangi uylar muborak bo’lsin!
Qulluq. Ko’ylagingiz juda chiroyli ekan! Bo’ladi. Yaxshi kunlarga buyursin. Aytganingiz kelsin! Barakalla! Rahmat. |
Congratulations on a new home! [May you prosper!]
Thank you (said as answer for congratulations) Your dress is gorgeous! It is OK. May you have it on your good days! May this come true! Good job! Thank you. |
Sometimes compliments are taken with care, especially, if compliments are addressed towards young children, women in labor, an important item in your house, or even yourself.
Buncha shirin bola/qiz ekan!
Ko’z tegmasin! Tuf deng! Nazar nafasdan saqlasin! |
What a cute boy/girl!
May God protect him/her from evil eye! Spit on him/her! (warning about evil eye) May God protect him/her from evil eye! |
Compare and Contrast
Uzbek |
Turkish |