Signification
Relaxing or taking a break.
Contexte culturel
The 'Choyxona' is the traditional male space for 'dam olish'. It's more than a cafe; it's a community center where time slows down. Guests are always encouraged to 'dam oling'. It is considered rude to let a guest start helping with chores immediately. The Charvak Reservoir is the 'weekend capital' for Tashkent residents seeking 'dam olish' during the scorching summer months. While hard work is valued, the 'tushlik' (lunch break) is strictly observed, often involving a heavy meal followed by a short period of 'dam olish'.
The 'Mazza' Combo
Always pair 'dam olish' with 'mazza qilib' (enjoyably) to sound like a native. 'Mazza qilib dam oling!'
Don't say 'Dam qilish'
Even though 'qilish' means 'to do', it's never used with 'dam'. Stick to 'olish'.
Signification
Relaxing or taking a break.
The 'Mazza' Combo
Always pair 'dam olish' with 'mazza qilib' (enjoyably) to sound like a native. 'Mazza qilib dam oling!'
Don't say 'Dam qilish'
Even though 'qilish' means 'to do', it's never used with 'dam'. Stick to 'olish'.
Polite Imperatives
Always use the plural 'Dam oling' even for one person if they are older than you or a stranger.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'dam olish'.
Men charchadim. Biroz ___ xohlayman.
After 'xohlamoq' (to want), we use the infinitive form.
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'I am resting at home'?
We use the locative case '-da' for the place where we rest.
Match the Uzbek phrase with its English translation.
1. Dam olish kuni 2. Dam oling! 3. Yaxshi dam oldingizmi?
These are common daily expressions using the phrase.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Yakshanba kuni nima qilasiz? B: Men oilam bilan tog'da ___.
Contextually, people go to the mountains to rest, not to work.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Rest vs. Sleep
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesMen charchadim. Biroz ___ xohlayman.
After 'xohlamoq' (to want), we use the infinitive form.
How do you say 'I am resting at home'?
We use the locative case '-da' for the place where we rest.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are common daily expressions using the phrase.
A: Yakshanba kuni nima qilasiz? B: Men oilam bilan tog'da ___.
Contextually, people go to the mountains to rest, not to work.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, absolutely. Just add 'biroz' (a little): 'Biroz dam olaman'.
'Ta'til' is the official word for vacation/holiday (like school holidays). 'Dam olish' is the act of resting during that time.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
You say 'Dam olish kunlaringiz maroqli o'tsin!' (May your rest days pass pleasantly).
Yes, if your dog is lying down, you can say 'It dam olyapti'.
No, it can also mean mental rest, like taking a break from a difficult problem.
It means a 'recreation zone' or a resort.
Men dam oldim, sen dam olding, u dam oldi, biz dam oldik, siz dam oldingiz, ular dam olishdi.
Young people might say 'kayf qilish' (to enjoy/chill), but be careful as it can sometimes imply substance use in certain contexts.
Yes, it means 'I am taking a break from work'.
Expressions liées
Hordiq chiqarish
synonymTo take a formal rest
Tanaffus qilish
similarTo take a break
Uxlab olish
specialized formTo have a nap
Mazza qilish
builds onTo enjoy oneself
Ishlash
contrastTo work
