Signification
Warning someone of danger
Contexte culturel
It is common for strangers to warn you about open manholes or uneven pavement. This is a sign of 'Andisha' (social consideration). In the capital, 'Ehtiyot bo'ling' is frequently heard on the Metro over the loudspeakers before doors close. People here are known for being exceptionally polite. You might hear 'O'zingizni ehtiyot qiling' as a very warm goodbye. In these tourist hubs, locals often say 'Ehtiyot bo'ling' to tourists to protect them from pickpockets in crowded bazaars.
The Default Safety
If you don't know what to say in a risky situation, 'Ehtiyot bo'ling' is always correct and polite.
Don't forget the 'ing'
Using 'Ehtiyot bo'l' with a stranger can sound rude or overly familiar.
Signification
Warning someone of danger
The Default Safety
If you don't know what to say in a risky situation, 'Ehtiyot bo'ling' is always correct and polite.
Don't forget the 'ing'
Using 'Ehtiyot bo'l' with a stranger can sound rude or overly familiar.
Parting Wish
Use it when saying goodbye to someone taking a taxi at night—it shows you are a caring person.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb.
Ko'cha sirpanchiq, ehtiyot ___.
Since we are giving a general polite warning, 'bo'ling' is the most appropriate form.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
When would you say 'Pichoq bilan ehtiyot bo'ling'?
Pichoq means knife, so the kitchen is the most logical place for this warning.
Choose the most polite way to warn an elderly person.
An elderly person is crossing the road. What do you say?
The '-ing' suffix is necessary for showing respect to elders.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Men bugun tog'ga ketyapman. B: ____.
When someone is going on a trip (especially to the mountains), 'Ehtiyot bo'ling' is a standard protective wish.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Where to use Ehtiyot bo'ling
Physical
- • Traffic
- • Wet floors
- • Sharp objects
Social
- • New people
- • Secrets
- • Arguments
Digital
- • Passwords
- • Scams
- • Links
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesKo'cha sirpanchiq, ehtiyot ___.
Since we are giving a general polite warning, 'bo'ling' is the most appropriate form.
When would you say 'Pichoq bilan ehtiyot bo'ling'?
Pichoq means knife, so the kitchen is the most logical place for this warning.
An elderly person is crossing the road. What do you say?
The '-ing' suffix is necessary for showing respect to elders.
A: Men bugun tog'ga ketyapman. B: ____.
When someone is going on a trip (especially to the mountains), 'Ehtiyot bo'ling' is a standard protective wish.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, it can be used for financial advice, social situations, or health warnings.
Yes, 'Ehtiyot bo'ling' is the formal form and is perfectly respectful for a boss.
'Ehtiyot bo'l' is for one friend or a child. 'Ehtiyot bo'ling' is for multiple people or one person you respect.
It is 'It bilan ehtiyot bo'ling.'
In an emergency, people just shout 'Ehtiyot!'
No, but saying it shows you care about the person's well-being.
There isn't a direct opposite, but 'Beparvo bo'lmang' (Don't be careless) is related.
Yes, as a closing remark for someone traveling: 'Safar davomida ehtiyot bo'ling.'
Constantly! It's a staple of drama and action scenes in Uzbek cinema.
No, it should be pronounced softly but clearly.
Expressions liées
Hushyor bo'ling
synonymBe alert/vigilant
O'zingizni asrang
similarProtect yourself
Diqqat qiling
similarPay attention
Qoching
contrastGet out of the way
