Bedeutung
Asking what someone does for a living.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Asking about a profession is a sign of respect and interest in the person's social contribution. It is not considered rude or invasive. In the capital, people might use 'Nima ish qilasiz?' more frequently due to the fast-paced, modern environment, but 'Kasbingiz nima?' remains the prestige form. This region is known for traditional crafts. Here, 'Hunaringiz nima?' (What is your craft?) is often used if the person looks like an artisan. In universities, the question is often more specific, focusing on the 'Mutaxassislik' (specialty).
The 'Siz' Rule
Always pair 'Kasbingiz' with the pronoun 'Siz' (you - formal) to maintain consistency in politeness.
Avoid 'Kim'
Don't ask 'Kasbingiz kim?'. Even though you are asking about a person's role, the profession itself is a 'what' (nima).
Bedeutung
Asking what someone does for a living.
The 'Siz' Rule
Always pair 'Kasbingiz' with the pronoun 'Siz' (you - formal) to maintain consistency in politeness.
Avoid 'Kim'
Don't ask 'Kasbingiz kim?'. Even though you are asking about a person's role, the profession itself is a 'what' (nima).
The Follow-up
After they answer, say 'Juda yaxshi!' (Very good!) or 'Qiziqarli!' (Interesting!) to show engagement.
Craft vs Job
If you are in a rural area, 'Hunaringiz nima?' might get you a more enthusiastic response if the person is a craftsman.
Teste dich selbst
Complete the formal question.
Sizning ______ nima?
The formal possessive suffix for 'siz' (you) is '-ingiz'.
Which is the most polite way to ask a stranger about their job?
Choose the best option:
'Kasbingiz nima?' is the standard formal and polite inquiry.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Tanishganimdan xursandman. B: Men ham. Kechirasiz, _______?
In a professional introduction, asking about the profession is a logical next step.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are at a business conference meeting a potential partner.
This is the appropriate formal icebreaker for a business context.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Formal vs Informal
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenSizning ______ nima?
The formal possessive suffix for 'siz' (you) is '-ingiz'.
Choose the best option:
'Kasbingiz nima?' is the standard formal and polite inquiry.
A: Tanishganimdan xursandman. B: Men ham. Kechirasiz, _______?
In a professional introduction, asking about the profession is a logical next step.
Situation: You are at a business conference meeting a potential partner.
This is the appropriate formal icebreaker for a business context.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
14 FragenNot at all. It's considered polite and standard. If you want to be slightly more relaxed, you can say 'Nima ish qilasiz?'.
Say 'Men talabaman' (I am a student).
Say 'Men nafaqadaman' (I am on pension/retired).
Yes, it is gender-neutral and perfectly appropriate for everyone.
'Kasb' is your profession or vocation (e.g., Architect). 'Ish' is your job or the work you are doing (e.g., working at a firm).
No, it's often dropped because the '-ingiz' suffix already tells us you mean 'your'.
You can say 'Orzuingizdagi kasb nima?'.
Yes, but ensure you use the formal '-ingiz' and perhaps add 'amaki' (uncle) or 'xola' (aunt) for extra respect.
You can say 'Hozircha ishlamayapman' (I am not working for now).
In standard questions, yes. It follows the subject/object it is inquiring about.
Use the structure: [Job] bo'lib ishlayman. Example: 'O'qituvchi bo'lib ishlayman'.
In some dialects, you might hear 'Nima ish qilas?', dropping the final vowel, but 'Kasbingiz nima?' is universal.
It's the same! 'Kasbingiz nima?' can mean 'What is your (plural) profession?' if you are addressing a group.
Yes, it's a very common and safe topic for a first date in Uzbekistan.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Nima ish qilasiz?
similarWhat work do you do?
Sohangiz nima?
specialized formWhat is your field?
Ishlaringiz yaxshimi?
similarIs your work going well?
Qayerda ishlaysiz?
builds onWhere do you work?
Kasbdosh
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