Basic Verbs

1. Bormoq

   To go

   Usage

   The key motion verb; combine it with a destination

   Grammar Note

   Headwords use the -moq infinitive. Desire is expressed with -moqchiman.

2. Kelmoq

   To come

   Usage

   Used when a person or a vehicle arrives

3. Yemoq

   To eat

   Usage

   The basic verb for anything about meals

4. Ichmoq

   To drink

   Usage

   For ordering or declining drinks

5. Sotib olmoq

   To buy

   Usage

   Shopping verb; pair it with the item name

6. Ko'rmoq

   To see

   Usage

   For sightseeing, and for asking to be shown an item

7. Kutmoq

   To wait

   Usage

   For queues and for explaining a meeting arrangement

8. Men bormoqchiman

   I want to go

   Usage

   The standard way to state a destination; add a place name

9. Men yemoqchiman

   I want to eat

   Usage

   State what you feel like eating; add the dish name

10. Menga shu kerak

    I want it

    Usage

    Point at an item and say you would like it

11. Menga kerak emas

    I don't need it

    Usage

    Decline a bag, a receipt, or anything else you do not need

12. Men qidiryapman

    I'm looking for it

    Usage

    Say what you are trying to find, place or object

13. Menda bor

    I have it

    Usage

    States possession; used to confirm tickets or bookings

    Grammar Note

    Uzbek has no verb "to have"; possession is "menda bor" (at me there is).

14. Menda yo'q

    I don't have it

    Usage

    States you do not have it, e.g. no cash on you

15. Men pul yechmoqchiman

    I'll withdraw money

    Usage

    State your intent at an ATM or a bank

16. Men band qilmoqchiman

    I'll make a reservation

    Usage

    For booking a table or a room

17. Menga yordam bering

    Please help me with it

    Usage

    Ask for concrete help: carrying a bag, working a machine

18. Menga ayting

    Please tell me

    Usage

    Prefaces a question when you want information

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