Signification
A person who is attractive
Contexte culturel
In Uzbek culture, calling someone 'ko'zga yaqin' is often preferred over 'chiroyli' (beautiful) because it is more modest and implies a pleasant personality alongside good looks. The concept of 'ko'zga yaqin' applies to traditional crafts like Ikat weaving or pottery. If the patterns are harmonious and not too jarring, they are described this way. On Uzbek Instagram, you'll see this phrase in comments. It's a 'safe' compliment that doesn't sound too thirsty or inappropriate. When hosting, Uzbeks try to make the 'dasturxon' (tablecloth/spread) 'ko'zga yaqin'. It's not just about the food, but how beautifully it is arranged.
Use with 'Juda'
Adding 'juda' (very) makes the compliment sound much more sincere and warm.
Gender Neutrality
This phrase is perfectly safe for all genders. Unlike 'kelishgan' (mostly male) or 'go'zal' (mostly female), 'ko'zga yaqin' is universal.
Signification
A person who is attractive
Use with 'Juda'
Adding 'juda' (very) makes the compliment sound much more sincere and warm.
Gender Neutrality
This phrase is perfectly safe for all genders. Unlike 'kelishgan' (mostly male) or 'go'zal' (mostly female), 'ko'zga yaqin' is universal.
The 'Ekan' Rule
When you first notice someone is attractive, use 'ko'zga yaqin ekan' (it turns out they are attractive) instead of just 'ko'zga yaqin'.
Modesty
If someone calls you 'ko'zga yaqin', the best response is a simple 'Rahmat' (Thank you) and perhaps a modest deflection.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom.
Uning yangi mashinasi juda ____ ekan.
We use 'ko'zga yaqin' to describe something that looks nice, like a new car.
Which sentence is the most natural way to compliment a friend's appearance?
Choose the best option:
This is a natural way to tell a friend they look good today.
Match the Uzbek phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the following:
All pairs are correctly matched synonyms or related terms.
Complete the dialogue between two friends.
A: Kecha anavi yangi filmni ko'rdingmi? B: Ha, undagi bosh qahramon juda ____ yigit ekan.
The speaker is describing the attractive lead actor.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
What can be 'Ko'zga yaqin'?
People
- • Friends
- • Actors
- • Babies
Objects
- • Cars
- • Houses
- • Clothes
Digital
- • Websites
- • Photos
- • Apps
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesUning yangi mashinasi juda ____ ekan.
We use 'ko'zga yaqin' to describe something that looks nice, like a new car.
Choose the best option:
This is a natural way to tell a friend they look good today.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
All pairs are correctly matched synonyms or related terms.
A: Kecha anavi yangi filmni ko'rdingmi? B: Ha, undagi bosh qahramon juda ____ yigit ekan.
The speaker is describing the attractive lead actor.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, but keep it professional. You might say their 'presentation' or 'office' is ko'zga yaqin rather than their person, unless you are very close.
No, 'chiroyli' is a more direct word for 'beautiful'. 'Ko'zga yaqin' is more about being 'pleasant' and 'attractive'.
Yes! A cute puppy or a majestic horse can be described as 'ko'zga yaqin'.
There isn't a direct idiomatic opposite like 'ko'zga uzoq'. You would just say 'ko'rimsiz' (unattractive) or 'yoqimsiz' (unpleasant).
It's better for journalism or fiction. In a strictly formal business letter, use 'ko'rkam' or 'munosib'.
Not necessarily. It's often used by grandmothers to describe their grandchildren, so it's quite safe.
Absolutely! It's a great way to say a UI/UX is 'pleasing to the eye'.
It's a hard 'g' as in 'goat'.
Add 'yaqinroq': 'Ko'zga yaqinroq'.
You could, but 'go'zal' or 'ajoyib' (wonderful) are more common for nature.
Expressions liées
Istarasi issiq
similarCharming, having a warm aura
Ko'rimli
synonymGood-looking, presentable
Kelishgan
specialized formHandsome/Well-built
Yoqimtoy
similarCute/Likable
Ko'zga tashlanmoq
contrastTo stand out/be noticeable
