Signification
Asking about someone's age.
Contexte culturel
Age is a primary determinant of social status. Younger people are expected to use 'Siz' and honorifics like 'Aka' or 'Opa' for anyone older, even by just a year or two. In traditional neighborhoods, the 'Oqsoqol' (white beard/elder) is the most respected figure. Their age is a symbol of wisdom and authority. Among the youth and in international business circles, the strictness of age-based hierarchy is softening, but the formal 'Siz' remains the default for strangers. The 12-year 'Muchal' cycle is still celebrated. Reaching 12, 24, 36, etc., is a major life event often involving a 'Muchal To'yi' (Age Party).
The 'Siz' Rule
When in doubt, always use 'Necha yoshdasiz?' with the '-siz' ending. It is never offensive to be too polite.
Don't forget the '-da'
Saying 'Necha yoshsiz?' sounds like 'How many you-age?'. Always include the locative '-da' (in/at).
Signification
Asking about someone's age.
The 'Siz' Rule
When in doubt, always use 'Necha yoshdasiz?' with the '-siz' ending. It is never offensive to be too polite.
Don't forget the '-da'
Saying 'Necha yoshsiz?' sounds like 'How many you-age?'. Always include the locative '-da' (in/at).
Complimenting Age
If someone tells you their age and they are older, it's polite to say 'Yosh ko'rinasiz' (You look young).
Answering with 'da'
When you answer, remember to use the same '-da' suffix: 'Men 25 yoshdaman'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing suffix to make the sentence polite.
Siz necha yoshda___?
The suffix '-siz' is used for the formal 'you' (Siz).
Which of these is the most appropriate way to ask a teacher their age?
Choose the correct phrase:
'Necha yoshdasiz?' is the formal and respectful version suitable for a teacher.
Match the question with the correct answer.
Match the following:
Each question matches its corresponding personal suffix in the answer.
Complete the dialogue between a doctor and a patient.
Doctor: Ismingiz nima? Patient: Ismim Lola. Doctor: ________?
In a medical intake, asking for age is the most logical next step after the name.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Formal vs. Informal Age Inquiry
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesSiz necha yoshda___?
The suffix '-siz' is used for the formal 'you' (Siz).
Choose the correct phrase:
'Necha yoshdasiz?' is the formal and respectful version suitable for a teacher.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Each question matches its corresponding personal suffix in the answer.
Doctor: Ismingiz nima? Patient: Ismim Lola. Doctor: ________?
In a medical intake, asking for age is the most logical next step after the name.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsGenerally, no. It is often necessary to determine the correct honorific (Opa vs. Singil). However, in modern urban settings, use a polite 'Kechirasiz' first.
'Yosh' is used for biological age (e.g., 20 years old). 'Yil' is used for calendar years or durations (e.g., I lived there for 5 years).
No, that is grammatically incomplete. You need the predicate suffix (siz/san) to make it a sentence.
Use 'U necha yoshda?'. You don't need a suffix for the third person singular.
Always default to 'siz' (Necha yoshdasiz?) for anyone you don't know well or who appears to be your age or older.
In very casual speech, people say 'Yoshingiz nechada?', which is just as common and slightly softer.
No, the '-siz' suffix at the end of 'yoshdasiz' already tells us you are talking to 'you' (formal).
You would still use 'Siz necha yoshdasiz?' or more specifically 'Sizlar necha yoshdasizlar?'.
It also means 'young' (adjective) and 'tear' (noun, as in crying).
Yes, it is used in both spoken and written Uzbek, including official forms and literature.
Expressions liées
Yoshingiz nechada?
similarYour age is at how many?
Necha yoshga kirdingiz?
specialized formWhat age did you enter?
Yoshingiz ulug'
builds onYour age is great/noble.
Tug'ilgan kuningiz qachon?
similarWhen is your birthday?
Yosh ko'rinasiz
similarYou look young.
