Signification
Used to greet someone arriving at a place.
Contexte culturel
When saying 'Xush kelibsiz', it is customary to place your right hand over your heart. This shows the welcome comes from the soul. A 'Xush kelibsiz' is almost always followed by an offer of tea. The tea is poured into a small bowl (piala) and offered with the right hand. The phrase reflects the multi-ethnic history of the region, combining Persian and Turkic elements, which was the lingua franca of trade. In modern Tashkent, 'Xush kelibsiz' is used in high-end hotels and malls to blend traditional values with international service standards.
The Hand-on-Heart Move
Always place your right hand on your chest when saying this to a guest. It instantly makes you look 10x more fluent and culturally aware.
Not for Goodbyes
Remember, this is an entry-only phrase. Using it at the end of a meeting will confuse everyone.
Signification
Used to greet someone arriving at a place.
The Hand-on-Heart Move
Always place your right hand on your chest when saying this to a guest. It instantly makes you look 10x more fluent and culturally aware.
Not for Goodbyes
Remember, this is an entry-only phrase. Using it at the end of a meeting will confuse everyone.
Plural for Respect
Even if only one person arrives, using 'Xush kelibsizlar' shows extra high respect, especially for elders.
The Response
If someone says this to you, the best response is 'Rahmat, xushvaqt bo'ling'.
Teste-toi
Complete the sentence to welcome someone to Uzbekistan.
O'zbekistonga ____ ____!
'Xush kelibsiz' is the correct way to say 'Welcome'.
Which response is appropriate when someone says 'Xush kelibsiz'?
Host: Xush kelibsiz! Guest: ____
'Xushvaqt bo'ling' is the traditional polite response to a welcome.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: You are welcoming a group of 10 tourists.
The '-lar' suffix is used for groups.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Assalomu alaykum! Uyimizga ____. B: Vaalaykum assalom! Rahmat.
The host welcomes the guest to their home.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Welcome vs. You're Welcome
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesO'zbekistonga ____ ____!
'Xush kelibsiz' is the correct way to say 'Welcome'.
Host: Xush kelibsiz! Guest: ____
'Xushvaqt bo'ling' is the traditional polite response to a welcome.
Situation: You are welcoming a group of 10 tourists.
The '-lar' suffix is used for groups.
A: Assalomu alaykum! Uyimizga ____. B: Vaalaykum assalom! Rahmat.
The host welcomes the guest to their home.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is formal/neutral. It is the standard polite way to welcome anyone.
Yes, but 'Xush kelibsan' is also an option if you are very close.
It means 'pleasant' or 'good', but it's rarely used alone in modern Uzbek.
You can say 'Yana xush kelibsiz!' (Welcome again!).
Yes, in Uzbek culture, it is polite to stand up when a guest enters the room.
Absolutely. It's the standard greeting for clients and partners.
Хуш келибсиз!
Yes! 'Dunyoga xush kelibsiz' (Welcome to the world).
Sometimes people just say 'Xush kelibsiz!', but there's no common abbreviation.
No, Uzbek is a gender-neutral language.
Expressions liées
Marhamat
similarPlease / You're welcome to enter
Xushvaqt bo'ling
contrastBe happy / May your time be pleasant
Xush kelibsan
specialized formWelcome (informal)
Assalomu alaykum
builds onPeace be upon you
Qadamlaringizga hasanot
specialized formBlessings on your steps
