Significado
Commenting on low temperatures.
Contexto cultural
Weather talk is a sign of politeness. Ignoring a comment like 'Kun sovuq' can be seen as slightly cold or unfriendly. In the capital, 'Kun sovuq' is often followed by complaints about the 'probka' (traffic jams) caused by snow. In this agricultural hub, 'Kun sovuq' is a serious matter for farmers protecting their crops. Saying 'Kun sovuq' when visiting someone's home is a cue for the host to offer 'to'r' (the seat of honor furthest from the door) and hot tea.
Add '-a' for instant friendship
Saying 'Kun sovuq-a?' makes you sound much more natural and friendly than just 'Kun sovuq'.
Don't say 'Men sovuq'
This sounds like you are saying 'I am a cold-hearted person'. Always use 'Sovqotyapman' for yourself.
Significado
Commenting on low temperatures.
Add '-a' for instant friendship
Saying 'Kun sovuq-a?' makes you sound much more natural and friendly than just 'Kun sovuq'.
Don't say 'Men sovuq'
This sounds like you are saying 'I am a cold-hearted person'. Always use 'Sovqotyapman' for yourself.
Use 'Juda'
Uzbeks love emphasis. 'Juda kun sovuq' sounds more empathetic to the shared struggle of winter.
Expect tea
If you say this in someone's home, they will almost certainly bring you tea. It's a social trigger.
Ponte a prueba
Complete the sentence to say 'Today the day is very cold'.
Bugun ____ kun sovuq.
'Juda' means 'very' and is the correct intensifier for the adjective 'sovuq'.
How do you ask someone if the day is cold?
Which is the correct question form?
Adding the suffix '-mi' turns a statement into a yes/no question.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kun sovuq-a? B: _________
The most natural response to an observation about the cold is to agree.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You want to tell your friend that yesterday was cold.
'Kecha' means yesterday and 'edi' is the past tense marker.
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When to use
Social
- • Bus stop
- • Elevator
- • Bazaar
Personal
- • Excuses
- • Phone calls
- • Stories
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosBugun ____ kun sovuq.
'Juda' means 'very' and is the correct intensifier for the adjective 'sovuq'.
Which is the correct question form?
Adding the suffix '-mi' turns a statement into a yes/no question.
A: Kun sovuq-a? B: _________
The most natural response to an observation about the cold is to agree.
You want to tell your friend that yesterday was cold.
'Kecha' means yesterday and 'edi' is the past tense marker.
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Preguntas frecuentes
14 preguntasIt is neutral. You can use it in any situation, from talking to a child to addressing a government official.
Yes, it is the most common way to say it, though 'Havo sovuq' is also correct.
'Sovuq' is cold, 'muzdek' is ice-cold. You use 'muzdek' for water or ice cream.
Use 'Kun soviyapti' or 'Kunlar sovidi'.
Yes, 'Kunlar sovuq' means 'The days are cold'.
Uzbek grammar often omits the 3rd person singular present tense of 'to be'.
No, for a drink just say 'Sovuq choy' or 'Muzdek suv'. Don't use 'kun'.
It's the 40-day period of peak winter cold when this phrase is most used.
Kun sovuq emas.
Only to describe an unfriendly personality, but it's less common than in English.
Kun issiq (The day is hot).
Yes, 'Bugun' means today and it's very natural.
Kecha kun sovuq edi.
It means both! But in this context, it means 'the day'.
Frases relacionadas
Havo sovuq
synonymThe weather is cold
Sovuq qotmoq
similarTo feel cold
Kun issiq
contrastThe day is hot
Qahraton
specialized formBitter cold
Ayoz
similarFrost/Frosty
