Signification
Describing high temperature.
Contexte culturel
During the 'Chilla' (40 days of heat), it is common to see people drinking hot green tea. They believe it helps the body cool down through perspiration. The concept of 'Pishiriq' (baking heat) refers to the time when grapes and melons ripen under the intense 'havo issiq'. In cities like Tashkent, 'Havo issiq' is often followed by a discussion about the 'konditsioner' (AC), which has become a status symbol and a necessity. In villages, 'havo issiq' means it's time for 'tushlik' (midday break) under the shade of a mulberry tree or by a 'suv bo'yi' (riverside).
The '-a' suffix
Add '-a' to the end (Havo issiq-a?) to turn it into a tag question like 'It's hot, isn't it?' This makes you sound very natural.
Don't say 'Men issiqman'
This sounds like you are a hot object or are being very boastful about your attractiveness in a weird way. Always use 'Menga issiq'.
Signification
Describing high temperature.
The '-a' suffix
Add '-a' to the end (Havo issiq-a?) to turn it into a tag question like 'It's hot, isn't it?' This makes you sound very natural.
Don't say 'Men issiqman'
This sounds like you are a hot object or are being very boastful about your attractiveness in a weird way. Always use 'Menga issiq'.
Tea is the answer
If someone says 'Havo issiq,' offering them 'ko'k choy' (green tea) is the most culturally appropriate response.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to say 'Today the weather is hot.'
Bugun ____ issiq.
'Havo' means air/weather, which is the correct subject for 'issiq' (hot) in this context.
How do you say 'The weather was hot yesterday'?
Kecha havo issiq ____.
'Edi' is the past tense marker for 'was'.
Complete the dialogue between two friends.
A: Tashqariga chiqamizmi? B: Yo'q, havo juda ____.
The person refuses to go out, likely because the weather is 'issiq' (hot).
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
You are in a stuffy bus and want to open a window.
This correctly identifies the environment and asks for the window to be opened.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
When to use 'Issiq'
Weather
- • Havo issiq
- • Kun issiq
Food
- • Choy issiq
- • Osh issiq
Feelings
- • Menga issiq
- • Sizga issiqmi?
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesBugun ____ issiq.
'Havo' means air/weather, which is the correct subject for 'issiq' (hot) in this context.
Kecha havo issiq ____.
'Edi' is the past tense marker for 'was'.
A: Tashqariga chiqamizmi? B: Yo'q, havo juda ____.
The person refuses to go out, likely because the weather is 'issiq' (hot).
You are in a stuffy bus and want to open a window.
This correctly identifies the environment and asks for the window to be opened.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, in casual conversation, you can just say 'Issiq!' while wiping your brow. Everyone will understand you mean the weather.
It is neutral. It's fine for both a news report and a chat with a friend.
Use 'Havo isiyapti' or 'Havo issiq bo'lyapti'.
The opposite is 'Havo sovuq' (The weather is cold).
Only if you use the dative: 'Menga issiq' (I feel hot). 'U issiq' would mean 'He/she is a warm person' (personality-wise).
It means the weather is 'boiling' hot, used for extreme temperatures.
No, but it clarifies you are talking about the weather and not the soup on the table.
Ask 'Havo qanday?'
No, for spicy food, use 'achchiq'.
It is the 40 hottest days of summer when 'havo issiq' is at its peak.
Expressions liées
Kun issiq
synonymThe day is hot
Havo sovuq
contrastThe weather is cold
Jazirama issiq
specialized formScorching heat
Havo dim
similarThe air is stuffy/humid
Iliq havo
builds onWarm weather
