Significado
Asking about someone's workplace.
Contexto cultural
Asking about work is a sign of respect and interest. It is not considered 'nosey' but rather a way to build a social bridge. In the capital, people often use the contracted 'ishlasiz' instead of 'ishlaysiz' because of the fast-paced lifestyle. People here are known for extreme politeness. They might add 'aka' (brother) or 'opa' (sister) before the question. Due to the bilingual nature (Uzbek/Tajik), you might hear people switch between languages, but the Uzbek phrase remains a staple.
The Power of '-siz'
Always use the '-siz' ending with anyone older than you or in a professional setting. It instantly makes you sound more educated.
Avoid 'Qayerda ishlaysan?'
Unless you are talking to a child, this can sound aggressive or unrefined.
Significado
Asking about someone's workplace.
The Power of '-siz'
Always use the '-siz' ending with anyone older than you or in a professional setting. It instantly makes you sound more educated.
Avoid 'Qayerda ishlaysan?'
Unless you are talking to a child, this can sound aggressive or unrefined.
Follow up!
After they answer, say 'Juda yaxshi!' (Very good!) to show you approve of their work. It's a common Uzbek social grace.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing suffix for 'at/in'.
Siz qayer___ ishlasiz?
The suffix '-da' means 'at' or 'in', which is required for location.
Choose the most polite way to ask a stranger where they work.
Stranger: Assalomu alaykum. You: ...
The '-siz' ending is the polite form used for strangers.
Match the question with the correct answer.
Questions: 1. Qayerda ishlasiz? 2. Nima ish qilasiz? 3. Ismingiz nima?
'Qayerda' asks for a place (bankda), 'Nima ish' asks for a profession (shifokor).
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kechirasiz, siz ham shu yerda ishlasizimi? B: Yo'q, men ... ishlayman.
The answer must include the locative suffix '-da'.
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4 ejerciciosSiz qayer___ ishlasiz?
The suffix '-da' means 'at' or 'in', which is required for location.
Stranger: Assalomu alaykum. You: ...
The '-siz' ending is the polite form used for strangers.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
'Qayerda' asks for a place (bankda), 'Nima ish' asks for a profession (shifokor).
A: Kechirasiz, siz ham shu yerda ishlasizimi? B: Yo'q, men ... ishlayman.
The answer must include the locative suffix '-da'.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, it is a standard spoken contraction of 'ishlaysiz'. It is widely used and perfectly acceptable in conversation.
It's better to ask 'Qayerda o'qiysiz?' (Where do you study?) if you know they are a student. If you aren't sure, 'Qayerda ishlasiz?' is a safe default.
You can say 'Hozircha ishsizman' (I'm currently unemployed) or 'Uy bekasiman' (I'm a housewife).
No, in Uzbekistan it is one of the most common 'getting to know you' questions and is seen as polite.
You can say 'Uyda ishlayman'.
'Ish' is work/job in general, while 'kasb' is your specific profession or trade.
It's optional. 'Qayerda ishlasiz?' is complete on its own because the '-siz' at the end already means 'you'.
Ask 'Ayolingiz qayerda ishlaydi?'.
In formal writing (books, news), 'Qayerda ishlaysiz?' is preferred. In texts or social media, 'Qayerda ishlasiz?' is common.
'Ishlaringiz qalay?' (How is your work going?) is a great follow-up.
Frases relacionadas
Nima ish qilasiz?
similarWhat work do you do?
Ishlaringiz yaxshimi?
builds onIs your work going well?
Ish qidiryapman
contrastI am looking for a job.
Qayerda o'qiysiz?
similarWhere do you study?
