Signification
The historic part of a city.
Contexte culturel
In Tashkent, 'Eski shahar' is synonymous with the area around Chorsu Bazaar. It is the only part of the city that retains the pre-1966 earthquake layout. In Samarkand, the 'Eski shahar' surrounds the Registan. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site where people still live in traditional houses. Bukhara is unique because almost the entire center is an 'Eski shahar'. There is a clear boundary where the Soviet-era buildings begin. The 'Ichan Qala' in Khiva is the most perfectly preserved 'Eski shahar' in Central Asia, surrounded by massive mud walls.
Taxi Tip
If you just say 'Eski shahar' to a taxi driver in Tashkent, they will likely take you to Chorsu Bazaar.
Grammar Alert
Never use 'qari' for a city. It's the most common mistake for English speakers.
Signification
The historic part of a city.
Taxi Tip
If you just say 'Eski shahar' to a taxi driver in Tashkent, they will likely take you to Chorsu Bazaar.
Grammar Alert
Never use 'qari' for a city. It's the most common mistake for English speakers.
Hospitality
People in the Eski shahar are known for being extra traditional and hospitable. Be ready for tea!
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct word for 'old'.
Bu juda ____ shahar.
'Eski' is used for inanimate objects like cities. 'Qari' is for people.
Which sentence means 'I am in the Old City'?
Choose the correct sentence:
The suffix '-daman' (da + man) means 'I am in'.
Match the Uzbek phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
Standard vocabulary matching.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kechirasiz, Chorsu bozori qayerda? B: U ____ shaharda joylashgan.
Chorsu Bazaar is the most famous landmark of the Old City.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Eski Shahar vs. Yangi Shahar
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesBu juda ____ shahar.
'Eski' is used for inanimate objects like cities. 'Qari' is for people.
Choose the correct sentence:
The suffix '-daman' (da + man) means 'I am in'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Standard vocabulary matching.
A: Kechirasiz, Chorsu bozori qayerda? B: U ____ shaharda joylashgan.
Chorsu Bazaar is the most famous landmark of the Old City.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, it is two separate words, but they function together as a single concept.
Yes, you can use it for 'Old London' or 'Old Rome', but in Uzbekistan, it refers to specific districts.
Yes, it is very safe and friendly, though the narrow streets can be confusing!
Yangi shahar (New City).
Men Eski shahardanman.
Usually not, unless it's at the start of a sentence or on a specific map label.
It is a traditional neighborhood, and the Eski shahar is made up of many mahallas.
Yes, but 'Eski shahar' is the more common way to refer to the district.
Many people believe the most authentic Uzbek food is found in the Eski shahar.
It's helpful for history, but wandering alone is a great way to experience the atmosphere.
Expressions liées
Yangi shahar
contrastNew city
Ko'hna shahar
synonymAncient city
Tarixiy markaz
similarHistorical center
Shahar cheti
contrastOutskirts
