معنی
Asking for the current time.
زمینه فرهنگی
Punctuality is valued in business but flexible in social settings. Asking 'Soat necha?' is often a way to check if it's time for the next tea round. In the capital, people are more likely to use digital time (e.g., 14:30) when answering, whereas in villages, relative time is more common. Time is often measured by the five daily prayers (Bomdod, Peshin, Asr, Shom, Xufton). 'Soat necha?' might be followed by 'Namozga oz qoldi' (Little time left for prayer). Bazaars usually open very early and close by sunset. Asking the time is crucial for getting the best produce before the stalls close.
Add 'bo'ldi'
Adding 'bo'ldi' (became) at the end makes you sound much more like a native speaker.
Don't say 'qancha'
Even though 'time' is a concept, hours are countable. Never use 'qancha' with 'soat'.
معنی
Asking for the current time.
Add 'bo'ldi'
Adding 'bo'ldi' (became) at the end makes you sound much more like a native speaker.
Don't say 'qancha'
Even though 'time' is a concept, hours are countable. Never use 'qancha' with 'soat'.
The 'Kechirasiz' rule
Always start with 'Kechirasiz' when asking a stranger. It opens doors in Uzbekistan!
Prayer Times
Be aware that many people use prayer times as mental landmarks for time.
خودت رو بسنج
Choose the correct way to ask a stranger for the time politely.
_______, soat necha bo'ldi?
'Kechirasiz' means 'Excuse me' and is the standard way to politely interrupt someone.
Fill in the missing word to ask 'What time is it?'.
Soat ______?
'Necha' is the correct interrogative for countable units like hours.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Soat necha? B: Soat besh yarim. A: ________.
It is culturally expected to say 'Thank you' after being told the time.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You want to know what time the train arrives.
When asking about a scheduled event, you must use 'soat nechada' (at what time).
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Necha vs. Nechada
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینها_______, soat necha bo'ldi?
'Kechirasiz' means 'Excuse me' and is the standard way to politely interrupt someone.
Soat ______?
'Necha' is the correct interrogative for countable units like hours.
A: Soat necha? B: Soat besh yarim. A: ________.
It is culturally expected to say 'Thank you' after being told the time.
You want to know what time the train arrives.
When asking about a scheduled event, you must use 'soat nechada' (at what time).
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
10 سوالIt is neutral. You can use it with friends, family, or strangers. To make it formal, add 'Kechirasiz'.
Yes, but it's less common. 'Soat necha?' is the standard idiom.
You say 'Soat...' followed by the number. For example, 'Soat ikki' (It is two o'clock).
'Necha' asks for the current time. 'Nechada' asks 'at what time' something happens.
It's optional but common. You can just say 'Besh' (Five) or 'Soat besh'.
Use 'yarim'. For example, 'Ikki yarim' (Two thirty).
Use 'bor'. For example, 'To'rtta kam chorak' or 'To'rtga chorak bor'.
Yes, 'Soat nechi?' is common in Tashkent street slang.
This is a common feature in many languages (like Russian 'chasy'). The context tells you which one is meant.
No, for the date you ask 'Bugun nechanchi sana?'
عبارات مرتبط
Soat nechada?
specialized formAt what time?
Vaqt - omad
similarTime is luck/opportunity
Kech qolmoq
builds onTo be late
Vaqtni boy bermoq
contrastTo waste time
Roppa-rosa
specialized formExactly
