Basic Words

1. Ha

   Yes

   Usage

   The shortest affirmative reply; use it to confirm anything

2. Yo'q

   No

   Usage

   The basic negative reply; also works to decline an offer

   Grammar Note

   The mark in "o'" and "g'" makes a separate letter from o and g; it is not punctuation. The official orthography uses the modifier letter U+02BB ("oʻ", "gʻ"), but everyday digital Uzbek substitutes the ASCII apostrophe, and this data follows that convention.

3. Iltimos

   Please

   Usage

   Add it to any request or order; it also stands alone

4. Rahmat

   Thank you

   Usage

   Use it everywhere: after paying, after getting directions

5. Kechirasiz

   Excuse me

   Usage

   The opening word when you need a stranger's attention

6. Uzr

   Sorry

   Usage

   An apology after bumping into someone or making a mistake

7. Hammasi joyida

   It's OK / I'm fine

   Usage

   Reply to an apology, or politely wave off offered help

8. Men tushunmadim

   I don't understand

   Usage

   Say it as soon as you lose the thread; people will rephrase

9. Men tushundim

   I understand

   Usage

   Confirms you followed an explanation

10. Tayyor

    I'm finished / Done

    Usage

    Tell staff you have finished a meal or a procedure

11. Kuting, iltimos

    Please wait

    Usage

    Use it when you need the other person to hold on

12. Bir daqiqa

    Just a moment

    Usage

    A shorter, lighter version for a very brief pause

13. Kattalar uchun bitta, iltimos

    One adult, please

    Usage

    Say it at a ticket window or an entrance gate

14. Mening bronim yo'q

    I don't have a reservation

    Usage

    Tell a restaurant or hotel that you are a walk-in

15. Mening bronim bor

    I have a reservation

    Usage

    Say it first at reception, then give your name

16. Yordam bering, iltimos

    Please help me

    Usage

    For trouble or emergencies; a strong call for help

17. Yana bir marta, iltimos

    Once more, please

    Usage

    Ask someone to repeat what you missed

18. Sekinroq gapiring, iltimos

    Please speak slowly

    Usage

    When the speech is too fast; people almost always oblige

19. Men bir oz gapiraman

    I speak a little

    Usage

    Saying it early makes the other person slow down

20. Siz inglizcha gapirasizmi?

    Do you speak English?

    Usage

    Your fallback when you get stuck; ask with the polite pronoun

    Grammar Note

    "siz" is the polite second person; never use "sen" with someone you do not know.

21. Bu

    This

    Usage

    For pointing at something within reach

22. Shu

    That (near you)

    Usage

    For something near the other person, or the item just mentioned

23. Ana u

    That one over there

    Usage

    For something at a distance; "u" alone also means "he/she", so keep "ana" when pointing at an object

24. Bu yerda

    Here

    Usage

    For indicating a place on a map or right where you stand

25. Shu yerda

    There (near you)

    Usage

    For a spot near the other person or the place just mentioned

26. U yerda

    Over there

    Usage

    For a distant place; you will also hear it back as an answer when asking directions

27. Men

    I / me

    Usage

    For pointing at yourself when sorting out who is who

28. Siz

    You (polite)

    Usage

    For pointing at the other person; always use this polite form with strangers, never "sen"

29. Birga

    Together

    Usage

    For showing you are travelling with someone, or want the same table or the same bill

30. Hoziroq

    Right now

    Usage

    For showing urgency; "-roq" on "hozir" (now) makes it more immediate

31. Bir kishi

    One person

    Usage

    For telling a restaurant or counter how many of you there are; hold up fingers alongside

32. Ikki kishi

    Two people

    Usage

    For telling a restaurant or counter how many of you there are

33. Uch kishi

    Three people

    Usage

    For telling a restaurant or counter how many of you there are

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