Signification
To look at something out of the corner of the eye.
Contexte culturel
The idiom reflects the value of 'Andisha'. It's better to see something subtly than to be caught staring, which is 'beadablik' (impoliteness). In classical poetry (Navoi, Babur), the 'nigoh' (glance) is often described using peripheral metaphors to emphasize the modesty of the beloved. In Tashkent, this phrase is often used when talking about social media—looking at someone's profile or 'stories' without them knowing. In village life, 'ko'z qiri' is used to describe how neighbors keep an eye on each other's houses for security without being nosy.
Use it for 'Checking Out'
If you want to say you were checking someone out without being creepy, this is the safest phrase to use in Uzbek.
Don't say 'Burchak'
Avoid 'ko'z burchagi'. Even though 'burchak' means corner, it sounds like you're talking about a physical corner of a room.
Signification
To look at something out of the corner of the eye.
Use it for 'Checking Out'
If you want to say you were checking someone out without being creepy, this is the safest phrase to use in Uzbek.
Don't say 'Burchak'
Avoid 'ko'z burchagi'. Even though 'burchak' means corner, it sounds like you're talking about a physical corner of a room.
The Power of the Glance
In Uzbek culture, a 'ko'z qiri' glance can convey more than a 10-minute conversation. Pay attention to it in movies!
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing words to complete the idiom.
U menga ko'z ____ bilan qarab jilmaydi.
The correct idiomatic term is 'qiri' (edge).
Which sentence correctly uses the idiom for a romantic context?
Choose the best sentence:
Sentence B uses the poetic verb 'boqmoq' and fits the romantic context of the famous characters Kumush and Otabek.
Match the situation to the most likely use of 'ko'z qiri bilan'.
Situation: You are in a library and see your favorite author at the next table.
Looking 'ko'z qiri bilan' allows you to see them without being intrusive or rude.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Anavi bolalar nima qilyapti? B: Bilmadim, ularga ____ qarab turibman.
In this context, B is monitoring the children discreetly.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesU menga ko'z ____ bilan qarab jilmaydi.
The correct idiomatic term is 'qiri' (edge).
Choose the best sentence:
Sentence B uses the poetic verb 'boqmoq' and fits the romantic context of the famous characters Kumush and Otabek.
Situation: You are in a library and see your favorite author at the next table.
Looking 'ko'z qiri bilan' allows you to see them without being intrusive or rude.
A: Anavi bolalar nima qilyapti? B: Bilmadim, ularga ____ qarab turibman.
In this context, B is monitoring the children discreetly.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, it can be neutral (peripheral vision), positive (romantic interest), or negative (suspicious monitoring). Context is key.
Yes! You can look at a cake on the table 'ko'z qiri bilan' if you're trying to act like you're on a diet.
'Ko'z qiri' is from the side (peripheral). 'Ko'z osti' is from 'under' the eyes, often implying a more hidden or sneaky look.
It is neutral. You can use it with friends, in a book, or in a news report about a suspicious person.
The verb (usually 'qaramoq') conjugates normally based on the subject. The phrase 'ko'z qiri bilan' remains unchanged.
Yes, adding the first-person possessive '-m' (my eye's edge) makes it more personal: 'with the corner of my eye'.
Yes, Turkish has 'göz ucuyla', which is the direct equivalent.
It can, but 'side-eye' in English is almost always negative. In Uzbek, it is often just about being discreet.
Yes, to describe how you were observing a situation or to describe a subtle interaction.
'Qaramoq' (to look) is by far the most common.
Expressions liées
Ko'z ostidan qaramoq
similarTo look from under the eyes (secretly).
O'g'rincha qaramoq
synonymTo look stealthily.
Tikilib qaramoq
contrastTo stare fixedly.
Ko'z tashlamoq
builds onTo cast a glance.
