A1 Collocation رسمی

O'ngga buriling

Turn right

Phrase in 30 Seconds

A polite, essential command used to tell someone to turn right while driving or walking.

  • Means: Turn to the right side immediately or at the next junction.
  • Used in: GPS navigation, giving taxi directions, or helping tourists in the street.
  • Don't confuse: 'O'ngga' (to the right) with 'O'ngda' (on the right side).
📍 + ➡️ + 🗣️ = O'ngga buriling

Explanation at your level:

This is a very simple and important phrase. 'O'ngga' means 'to the right'. 'Buriling' means 'turn'. You use it when you are in a taxi or walking with a friend. It is polite because of the '-ing' at the end. You should learn this to travel safely in Uzbekistan.
At this level, you should recognize 'O'ngga buriling' as a directional command. It uses the dative case '-ga' to show where you are going. You can use it with other words like 'keyingi ko'chadan' (from the next street). It is the standard way to give instructions to a driver.
This phrase is a fixed collocation for navigation. While the grammar is simple, the register is important. Using 'buriling' instead of 'buril' shows you understand Uzbek social etiquette. You can now combine it with conditional sentences, such as 'Agar do'konni ko'rsangiz, o'ngga buriling' (If you see the shop, turn right).
At the B2 level, you understand that 'O'ngga buriling' is the most neutral and versatile directional phrase. You can distinguish it from 'qayrilmoq' (to veer or turn back) and 'burilmoq' (to turn). You also start to notice its use in more formal instructional writing and how it functions in complex navigation dialogues involving multiple steps.
C1 learners analyze the morphological structure of 'buriling', noting the reflexive '-il-' suffix which indicates the subject is performing the action on themselves. You understand the nuances between 'O'ngga buriling' and more descriptive forms like 'O'ng tomonga yo'nalish oling'. You can use the phrase in metaphorical contexts regarding business or life directions.
At this mastery level, you appreciate the historical Turkic etymology of 'o'ng' and its cognitive link to 'correctness'. You can discuss the sociolinguistic implications of using the imperative mood in different Uzbek dialects and how 'O'ngga buriling' serves as a linguistic anchor in the transition from traditional landmark-based navigation to modern GPS-reliant systems.

معنی

Directional instruction.

🌍

زمینه فرهنگی

Directions are often given using landmarks like 'the big tree', 'the blue gate', or 'the local bakery' rather than street names. In the capital, people often use Russian terms mixed with Uzbek, but 'O'ngga buriling' remains the standard formal Uzbek instruction. In these historic cities, narrow streets (ko'cha) make directional instructions very important for navigating the old city (eski shahar). The speech here is known for being particularly polite, so the '-ing' suffix is strictly observed even in casual settings.

💡

The 'Right' Rule

Always use the '-ga' suffix for directions. If you forget it, people might still understand you, but it will sound like 'Turn at right' instead of 'Turn to the right'.

⚠️

Politeness Matters

In Uzbekistan, being polite to service workers like taxi drivers is highly valued. Always use 'buriling' instead of 'buril'.

معنی

Directional instruction.

💡

The 'Right' Rule

Always use the '-ga' suffix for directions. If you forget it, people might still understand you, but it will sound like 'Turn at right' instead of 'Turn to the right'.

⚠️

Politeness Matters

In Uzbekistan, being polite to service workers like taxi drivers is highly valued. Always use 'buriling' instead of 'buril'.

🎯

Landmark Logic

Combine 'O'ngga buriling' with a landmark for maximum clarity: 'Katta binodan keyin o'ngga buriling'.

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the missing suffix to say 'to the right'.

O'ng___ buriling.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: ga

The dative suffix '-ga' is used to indicate direction 'to'.

Which phrase is the most polite way to tell a taxi driver to turn right?

Taxi driver instruction:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: O'ngga buriling

The '-ing' ending makes the command polite and respectful.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Kechirasiz, bank qayerda? B: To'g'riga boring va svetofordan ____.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: o'ngga buriling

In the context of giving directions, 'turn right' is a logical completion.

Match the phrase to the situation.

You are looking at a map and telling your friend where to go next.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: O'ngga buriling

This is the standard command for giving directions.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

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سوالات متداول

10 سوال

Yes, it is universal for any type of movement where a right turn is required.

In a very hurried situation (like a fast-moving car), you can just say 'O'ngga!', but it is much more polite to include the verb.

'Buriling' is the standard word for 'turn'. 'Qayriling' can also mean turn, but it is often used for sharper turns or U-turns.

You say: 'Svetofordan o'ngga buriling'.

It is formal/polite due to the '-ing' suffix. The informal version is 'O'ngga buril'.

The word is 'o'ng' and the suffix is '-ga'. When combined, they form 'o'ngga'.

Yes, it is the standard Uzbek phrase used throughout the capital city.

You can say 'Sal o'ngga buriling'.

Yes, especially in travel guides, detective novels, or any instructional text.

No, for a turn in a game, use the word 'navbat'.

عبارات مرتبط

🔗

Chapga buriling

contrast

Turn left

🔗

To'g'riga yuring

similar

Go straight

🔗

Orqaga qayriling

similar

Turn back / U-turn

🔗

O'ngda to'xtang

builds on

Stop on the right

کجا استفاده کنیم

🚕

In a Taxi

Passenger: Iltimos, keyingi chorrahada o'ngga buriling.

Driver: Xo'p bo'ladi, aka.

neutral
🗺️

Giving Directions to a Tourist

Tourist: Kechirasiz, Registon maydoni qayerda?

Local: Shu ko'chadan boring va o'ngga buriling.

formal
📱

Using a GPS App

Phone Voice: Ikki yuz metrdan so'ng o'ngga buriling.

formal
🚗

In a Driving Lesson

Instructor: Ehtiyot bo'ling, hozir o'ngga buriling.

Student: Tushundim, burilyapman.

formal
🌳

Walking in a Park

Friend A: Qayerga yuramiz?

Friend B: Anavi daraxtning yonidan o'ngga buriling.

informal
🏢

Inside a Large Building

Receptionist: Yo'lakning oxiriga boring va o'ngga buriling.

formal

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of the 'O' in 'O'ngga' as a steering wheel you are turning to the right.

Visual Association

Imagine a bright blue Uzbek road sign with a white arrow pointing right, and a friendly local person smiling while pointing that way.

Rhyme

O'ngga buriling, manzilga boring (Turn right, reach the destination).

Story

You are in a yellow taxi in Tashkent. The driver is lost. You look at your phone, see the arrow, and say 'O'ngga buriling!' The driver smiles, turns, and you arrive at the beautiful Chorsu Bazaar.

Word Web

O'ng (Right)Chap (Left)To'g'ri (Straight)Burilmoq (To turn)Chorraha (Intersection)Ko'cha (Street)Yo'l (Road)Svetofor (Traffic light)

چالش

Next time you use a map app, switch the language to Uzbek and listen for 'O'ngga buriling' while you walk or drive.

In Other Languages

Spanish high

Gira a la derecha

Uzbek encodes politeness in the verb ending, whereas Spanish uses 'Gire' vs 'Gira'.

French high

Tournez à droite

French uses a separate preposition 'à', while Uzbek uses a suffix.

German moderate

Biegen Sie rechts ab

The word order in German is more rigid compared to the relatively flexible Uzbek.

Japanese high

右に曲がってください (Migi ni magatte kudasai)

Japanese requires 'kudasai' for politeness, while Uzbek builds it into the verb.

Arabic moderate

اتجه يمينا (Ittajih yaminan)

Arabic grammar for directions is based on roots and patterns, quite different from Uzbek's agglutinative suffixes.

Chinese high

向右转 (Xiàng yòu zhuǎn)

Chinese uses a separate word 'Xiàng' for direction, whereas Uzbek uses the suffix '-ga'.

Korean moderate

우회전하세요 (Uhoejeon-haseyo)

Uzbek uses a native Turkic verb 'burilmoq' rather than a noun-verb combination.

Portuguese high

Vire à direita

The pronunciation and specific verb choice 'virar' vs 'girar' is the main distinction.

Easily Confused

O'ngga buriling در مقابل O'ngda

Learners often use 'O'ngda' (on the right) when they mean 'O'ngga' (to the right).

Use '-ga' for movement/turning, and '-da' for static location.

O'ngga buriling در مقابل O'ngdan

Means 'from the right'.

Use this only if something is coming from the right side toward you.

سوالات متداول (10)

Yes, it is universal for any type of movement where a right turn is required.

In a very hurried situation (like a fast-moving car), you can just say 'O'ngga!', but it is much more polite to include the verb.

'Buriling' is the standard word for 'turn'. 'Qayriling' can also mean turn, but it is often used for sharper turns or U-turns.

You say: 'Svetofordan o'ngga buriling'.

It is formal/polite due to the '-ing' suffix. The informal version is 'O'ngga buril'.

The word is 'o'ng' and the suffix is '-ga'. When combined, they form 'o'ngga'.

Yes, it is the standard Uzbek phrase used throughout the capital city.

You can say 'Sal o'ngga buriling'.

Yes, especially in travel guides, detective novels, or any instructional text.

No, for a turn in a game, use the word 'navbat'.

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