Signification
Polite inquiry about someone's well-being.
Contexte culturel
Asking about health is part of 'Adab' (etiquette). It is often rude to ask for a favor before asking about the person's health. Elders expect a series of health questions. You might ask about their health, then their legs, then their sleep. When a guest enters, the host must ask about their health immediately after the 'Assalomu alaykum'. The response 'Xudoga shukur' is used by almost everyone, regardless of their level of personal piety, as a cultural marker of humility.
The 'Double Rahmat'
When someone asks you this, it's polite to say 'Rahmat' twice: once for the question, and once after you say you are well.
Don't complain immediately
Even if your back hurts, start with 'Yaxshi' or 'Xudoga shukur' before mentioning the pain.
Signification
Polite inquiry about someone's well-being.
The 'Double Rahmat'
When someone asks you this, it's polite to say 'Rahmat' twice: once for the question, and once after you say you are well.
Don't complain immediately
Even if your back hurts, start with 'Yaxshi' or 'Xudoga shukur' before mentioning the pain.
Suffix check
Always use '-ingiz' for anyone you don't know well. '-ing' is only for children or very close friends.
Teste-toi
Complete the formal greeting.
Assalomu alaykum. Sog'lig_______ yaxshimi?
'-ingiz' is the formal possessive suffix for 'your'.
Which is the most polite response to 'Sog'ligingiz yaxshimi?'
Sog'ligingiz yaxshimi?
Starting with 'Xudoga shukur' (Thanks to God) is the culturally standard polite response.
Match the phrase to the person you are speaking to.
1. Sog'ligingiz yaxshimi? 2. Sog'liging yaxshimi?
Use the plural/formal '-ingiz' for superiors and the singular '-ing' for younger relatives.
Complete the dialogue between a doctor and a patient.
Doctor: Xush kelibsiz. O'tiring. _________ yaxshimi? Patient: Rahmat, doktor. Biroz boshim og'riyapti.
A doctor naturally asks about your health.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Formal vs Informal
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesAssalomu alaykum. Sog'lig_______ yaxshimi?
'-ingiz' is the formal possessive suffix for 'your'.
Sog'ligingiz yaxshimi?
Starting with 'Xudoga shukur' (Thanks to God) is the culturally standard polite response.
1. Sog'ligingiz yaxshimi? 2. Sog'liging yaxshimi?
Use the plural/formal '-ingiz' for superiors and the singular '-ing' for younger relatives.
Doctor: Xush kelibsiz. O'tiring. _________ yaxshimi? Patient: Rahmat, doktor. Biroz boshim og'riyapti.
A doctor naturally asks about your health.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, but it is most common with them. You can use it with anyone to be extra polite.
You can say 'Biroz mazam yo'q' (I'm a bit unwell) after the initial 'Rahmat'.
Yes, it's a very common way to start a formal email after the greeting.
It's a rule called 'consonant voicing' that happens when a vowel follows a 'q'.
In Latin script, it is 'Sog'ligingiz'. The apostrophe-like mark is part of the letter 'g''.
It's possible but sounds a bit informal. 'Yaxshimi?' is more standard.
Say 'Oilangizning sog'liqlari yaxshimi?'
Uzbek speakers in Tajikistan use it, and the Tajik equivalent 'Salomatiyaton naghz mi?' has the same logic.
'Sog'liq' is more common in speech; 'Salomatlik' is slightly more formal/literary.
Yes, it is highly recommended and will make you look like a very respectful student.
Expressions liées
Omonmisiz?
similarAre you safe/well?
Tinchmisiz?
similarAre you at peace?
Eson-omonmisiz?
builds onAre you safe and sound?
Charchamayapsizmi?
similarAre you not getting tired?
