Adjectives

1. Katta

   Big

   Usage

   For stating size, e.g. clothes or rooms

   Grammar Note

   Adjectives never agree with the noun; they simply precede it.

2. Kichik

   Small

   Usage

   The opposite of big; use it to ask for another size

3. Og'ir

   Heavy

   Usage

   Describe a heavy bag, often before asking for help

4. Yengil

   Light (weight)

   Usage

   Light in weight — a different word from "bright"

5. Qimmat

   Expensive

   Usage

   Opens a price negotiation

6. Arzon

   Cheap

   Usage

   Use it when hunting for a cheaper option

7. Issiq

   Hot

   Usage

   Hot to the touch — distinct from hot weather

8. Sovuq

   Cold

   Usage

   Cold to the touch — distinct from cold weather

9. Yangi

   New

   Usage

   For asking for a new item or a different room

10. Eski

    Old (thing)

    Usage

    Old as in an object — not used for people here

    Grammar Note

    Use "eski" for things and "keksa" for people; eski is never used of a person.

11. Yosh

    Young

    Usage

    For talking about a person's age

12. Keksa

    Old (person)

    Usage

    The word used for people; keep it apart from "old thing"

13. Toza

    Clean

    Usage

    For the cleanliness of a room or of water

14. Iflos

    Dirty

    Usage

    For complaints, e.g. asking to change rooms

15. Yaxshi

    Good

    Usage

    The most general word for a positive judgement

16. Yomon

    Bad

    Usage

    For reporting something faulty or unwell

17. Yaqin

    Near

    Usage

    Comes up constantly as an answer about distance

18. Uzoq

    Far

    Usage

    Check it to decide between walking and taking transport

19. Erta

    Early

    Usage

    Early in time — this entry is about the clock, not speed

    Grammar Note

    "erta" is early in time; fast in speed is "tez".

20. Kech

    Late

    Usage

    Late in time; also used to report a delay

    Grammar Note

    "kech" is late in time; slow in speed is "sekin".

21. Ko'p

    Many

    Usage

    A large quantity; handy for adjusting an order

22. Kam

    Few

    Usage

    A small quantity; use it to ask for less

23. Havo issiq

    Hot (weather)

    Usage

    Hot weather; many languages use a different word than for hot objects

    Grammar Note

    "issiq" alone does not separate weather from touch, so "havo" (air, weather) is added for the climate sense.

24. Havo sovuq

    Cold (weather)

    Usage

    Cold weather; many languages use a different word than for cold objects

    Grammar Note

    Weather is "havo sovuq"; a cold drink takes "sovuq" on its own.

25. Shirin

    Cute

    Usage

    Used broadly for people, objects, and animals; literally means "sweet"

26. Chiroyli

    Cool

    Usage

    Mainly for praising the look of a person or thing

27. Mazali

    Delicious

    Usage

    The most common compliment at a meal

28. Ajoyib!

    Amazing

    Usage

    Used to express surprise or admiration

29. Qiziqarli

    Fun

    Usage

    For reacting to an experience itself

30. Ko'proq

    More

    Usage

    For asking for a larger amount; "ko'p" (much) plus the comparative "-roq"

31. Ozgina

    Just a little

    Usage

    For asking for a small portion; show it to whoever is serving you

32. Yarim

    Half

    Usage

    For asking for half a portion, or half of an amount or price

33. Hammasi

    All of it

    Usage

    For "all of it, please" — also works when settling one combined bill

34. Yetarli

    That's enough

    Usage

    Show this to stop someone from serving you more

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