Signification
A person with a kind character.
Contexte culturel
The concept of 'Odamgarchilik' is the foundation of being a 'yaxshi odam'. It involves putting the community's needs before your own and showing extreme hospitality. In the mahalla, your status as a 'yaxshi odam' is determined by how you treat your neighbors. Helping with 'hashar' (communal voluntary work) is a key requirement. Children are often told stories of 'yaxshi odamlar' to instill moral values. Being a 'yaxshi odam' is considered more important than being wealthy. While Uzbekistan is secular, Islamic values of charity (zakot) and kindness influence the definition of a 'yaxshi odam'.
Use 'Ekan'
Add 'ekan' (U yaxshi odam ekan) when you've just realized someone is good. It sounds very native.
Avoid 'Erkak'
Don't say 'yaxshi erkak' to mean a good person; it's a common beginner mistake.
Signification
A person with a kind character.
Use 'Ekan'
Add 'ekan' (U yaxshi odam ekan) when you've just realized someone is good. It sounds very native.
Avoid 'Erkak'
Don't say 'yaxshi erkak' to mean a good person; it's a common beginner mistake.
The 'Duo' (Blessing)
If an elder calls you a 'yaxshi odam', simply say 'Rahmat' or 'Siz ham yaxshi odamsiz' to show respect.
Pluralization
Remember: Yaxshi odamlar. Never 'Yaxshilar odam'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct word to say 'He is a very good person.'
U juda ______ odam.
'Yaxshi' means good, which is the correct adjective for this compliment.
Which of these is the correct plural form for 'good people'?
Select the correct plural form:
In Uzbek, only the noun 'odam' takes the plural suffix '-lar'.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
A: Yangi qo'shnimiz qanday ekan? B: ________________.
The question asks about a person (qo'shni - neighbor), so 'yaxshi odam' is the only logical answer.
Match the phrase to the most appropriate situation.
Phrase: 'Dunyoda yaxshi odamlar ko'p bo'lsin!'
This is a common social media comment or sentiment expressed after witnessing an act of kindness.
Match the Uzbek phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the pairs:
These are the standard translations for these variations.
🎉 Score : /5
Aides visuelles
Odam vs Inson
Banque d exercices
5 exercicesU juda ______ odam.
'Yaxshi' means good, which is the correct adjective for this compliment.
Select the correct plural form:
In Uzbek, only the noun 'odam' takes the plural suffix '-lar'.
A: Yangi qo'shnimiz qanday ekan? B: ________________.
The question asks about a person (qo'shni - neighbor), so 'yaxshi odam' is the only logical answer.
Phrase: 'Dunyoda yaxshi odamlar ko'p bo'lsin!'
This is a common social media comment or sentiment expressed after witnessing an act of kindness.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the standard translations for these variations.
🎉 Score : /5
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsNo, it is completely gender-neutral. You can use it for men, women, and children.
'Odam' is more common and casual. 'Inson' is more formal, poetic, and respectful.
Yes, but 'yaxshi inson' or 'ishonchli hamkor' (reliable partner) might be more professional.
You say 'U yaxshi odam emas.'
It might sound a bit boastful. It's better to let others say it about you.
The opposite is 'yomon odam' (bad person).
Yes, but it can also mean 'well' (as in 'I am well') or 'okay'.
Yes, but 'yaxshi bola' (good boy/child) is more common for kids.
Yes, versions of it exist in Turkish (iyi adam), Kazakh (jaqsı adam), and others.
The 'ekan' adds a sense of discovery, like 'I've found out he's a good person.'
Yes, it's a very safe and polite way to describe someone's perceived character.
Yes, 'zo'r odam' or 'tuzuk odam' are more casual alternatives.
Expressions liées
Yaxshi inson
similarGood human
Oqko'ngil
specialized formWhite-hearted
Odamshavanda
similarSocially helpful person
Yomon odam
contrastBad person
Olijanob
builds onNoble/Generous
