Significado
True friends support you during hard times.
Contexto cultural
In Uzbekistan, friendship is often formalized through 'aka-uka' (brotherhood) ceremonies or long-term 'choyxona' (teahouse) groups. This proverb is the ultimate standard for these groups. The concept of 'Oqibat' is linked to this proverb. It means the 'result' or 'continuity' of kindness. A friend without 'oqibat' is one who fails the 'kulfat' test. The word 'kulfat' has Arabic roots and is often associated with 'sabr' (patience) during trials sent by fate. Helping a friend in kulfat is seen as a religious merit (savob). Younger generations use this on Telegram or Instagram to call out 'fake' friends who only show up for parties (yaxshi kunlar).
Use it for gratitude
The best time to use this is when someone has just helped you. It sounds much deeper than a simple 'thank you'.
Don't over-use
If you say this every time a friend does a small favor, it loses its power. Save it for the big stuff.
Significado
True friends support you during hard times.
Use it for gratitude
The best time to use this is when someone has just helped you. It sounds much deeper than a simple 'thank you'.
Don't over-use
If you say this every time a friend does a small favor, it loses its power. Save it for the big stuff.
The '-da' particle
Adding '-da' at the end (bilinadi-da) makes you sound very native and adds a sense of 'as everyone knows'.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word to complete the proverb.
Do'st _______ bilinadi.
The proverb specifically uses 'kulfatda' (in trouble/calamity).
Which verb form is correct for this proverb?
Do'st kulfatda _______.
The passive present-future form 'bilinadi' is the standard form for this proverb.
Match the situation to the proverb usage.
Your friend stays with you all night at the hospital when you are sick.
Being sick is a 'kulfat' (trouble), and the friend's presence reveals their loyalty.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Hamma meni tashlab ketdi, faqat sen qolding. B: Xafa bo'lma, ________.
This is the most appropriate response to someone realizing who their true friends are during a crisis.
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Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosDo'st _______ bilinadi.
The proverb specifically uses 'kulfatda' (in trouble/calamity).
Do'st kulfatda _______.
The passive present-future form 'bilinadi' is the standard form for this proverb.
Your friend stays with you all night at the hospital when you are sick.
Being sick is a 'kulfat' (trouble), and the friend's presence reveals their loyalty.
A: Hamma meni tashlab ketdi, faqat sen qolding. B: Xafa bo'lma, ________.
This is the most appropriate response to someone realizing who their true friends are during a crisis.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, but it's quite strong. In daily life, people use 'muammo' (problem) or 'qiyinchilik' (difficulty) more often. 'Kulfat' is mostly for proverbs or serious disasters.
Technically yes, but there are other proverbs for family. This is specifically designed for the voluntary bond of friendship.
There isn't a direct opposite proverb, but the concept of 'yaxshi kunning do'sti' (friend of good days) is the opposite behavior.
It is neutral to formal. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
It's a specific Uzbek vowel. Try to say 'o' as in 'go' but keep your lips tighter.
Yes, it can mean 'is revealed', 'is seen', or 'is known'.
Only if you are talking about a specific event in the past. As a general proverb, use 'bilinadi'.
Yes, Turkish has 'Dost kara günde belli olur' (A friend becomes clear on a black day), which is the exact same concept.
It's a common variation meaning 'when work/trouble falls on the head'.
Yes, it's centuries old and part of the 'folk wisdom' (xalq donishmandligi).
Frases relacionadas
Boshga ish tushmoq
similarTo have trouble fall on one's head.
Sodiq do'st
builds onLoyal friend.
Yaxshi kunning do'sti
contrastA friend of good days (Fair-weather friend).
Oqibatli bo'lish
similarTo be loyal/thoughtful in a relationship.
