Signification
Expressing admiration
Contexte culturel
In Uzbekistan, it is common to use 'Qoyil' even for small things to encourage others. It's part of the 'mehmondo'stlik' (hospitality) culture. When visiting a workshop (for ceramics or silk), saying 'Qoyil' to the master (Usta) is a sign of deep respect for their lineage and skill. On Uzbek Telegram channels, 'Qoyil' is often used as a reaction emoji or a quick comment on viral videos of talent.
Add an 'e'
Say 'Qoyil-e!' to sound like a local. It adds a friendly, informal emphasis.
Watch your tone
A flat 'Qoyil' can sound sarcastic. Use a rising-falling intonation for genuine praise.
Signification
Expressing admiration
Add an 'e'
Say 'Qoyil-e!' to sound like a local. It adds a friendly, informal emphasis.
Watch your tone
A flat 'Qoyil' can sound sarcastic. Use a rising-falling intonation for genuine praise.
Pair with 'Gap yo'q'
Combine it: 'Qoyil, gap yo'q!' (Wow, no words/perfect!) for maximum impact.
Teste-toi
Choose the best response when a friend shows you their high exam score.
Do'stingiz: 'Men imtihondan 100 ball oldim!' Siz:
Qoyil is the perfect way to show you are impressed by their success.
Complete the sentence with the correct case ending.
Sizning mahorat___ qoyil qoldim!
The verb 'qoyil qolmoq' requires the dative case (-ga).
Match the phrase to the situation.
Which situation fits 'Qoyil'?
Qoyil is used for admiration, such as seeing a beautiful monument.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
When to say Qoyil!
Food
- • Delicious Osh
- • Sweet Melons
Skills
- • Painting
- • Speaking Uzbek
Nature
- • Mountains
- • Architecture
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesDo'stingiz: 'Men imtihondan 100 ball oldim!' Siz:
Qoyil is the perfect way to show you are impressed by their success.
Sizning mahorat___ qoyil qoldim!
The verb 'qoyil qolmoq' requires the dative case (-ga).
Which situation fits 'Qoyil'?
Qoyil is used for admiration, such as seeing a beautiful monument.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, it is a secular expression, although it has Arabic roots.
Yes! 'Qoyil, quyosh botishi juda chiroyli!' is very natural.
Qoyil is a reaction to being impressed; Ofarin is a direct 'Bravo' to a performer.
Yes, it means 'I am impressed'.
Yes, if they did something impressive, it's a nice compliment.
Use 'Qoyil qoldim'.
Yes, versions of it exist in Kazakh (Qoyyl) and others, but the usage varies.
Yes, to express awe at its height.
No, it's a standard expression, but very common in casual speech.
It's common! Just use a dry, flat tone.
Expressions liées
Ofarin
synonymBravo / Well done
Barakalla
similarGod bless / Well done
Yashang
similarLive long / Good for you
Tahsin
specialized formPraise / Admiration
Zo'r
informal alternativeGreat / Cool
