Signification
Asking about someone's age.
Contexte culturel
Age is the primary determinant of social hierarchy. Knowing someone's age allows you to use the correct titles like 'Aka' (older brother) or 'Opa' (older sister). In the capital, Western norms are more common. It is sometimes considered slightly rude to ask a woman's age in a social setting without a good reason. People may refer to the 'Muchal' (12-year animal cycle) when discussing age. One muchal is 12 years. During 'Sovchilik' (matchmaking), the age of the bride and groom is discussed in detail to ensure compatibility and fertility.
The 'Siz' Rule
When in doubt, always use 'Yoshingiz nechada?' (formal). It is never rude to be too polite in Uzbekistan.
Avoid 'Nechta'
Never say 'Yoshingiz nechta?'. It sounds like you are asking how many different ages they have simultaneously!
Signification
Asking about someone's age.
The 'Siz' Rule
When in doubt, always use 'Yoshingiz nechada?' (formal). It is never rude to be too polite in Uzbekistan.
Avoid 'Nechta'
Never say 'Yoshingiz nechta?'. It sounds like you are asking how many different ages they have simultaneously!
The Follow-up
After someone tells you their age, if they are older, a slight nod of the head is a sign of great respect.
Answering
You don't need to say 'Mening yoshim...'. Just saying the number + '-da' is the most natural way to answer.
Teste-toi
Complete the formal question.
Sizning yosh______ nechada?
The suffix '-ingiz' is required for the formal/polite 'your'.
How would you answer 'Yoshingiz nechada?' if you are 25?
Javobni tanlang:
The answer must use the locative suffix '-da' to match the question.
Match the phrase to the person you are speaking to.
1. Yoshing nechada? 2. Yoshingiz nechada?
Informal for children (bola), formal for teachers (o'qituvchi).
Fill in the missing part of the dialogue.
A: Assalomu alaykum! B: Vaalaykum assalom! A: Ismingiz nima? B: Ismim Malika. A: ________? B: Yigirmada.
The answer 'Yigirmada' (At twenty) indicates the question was about age.
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Aides visuelles
Formal vs Informal
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesSizning yosh______ nechada?
The suffix '-ingiz' is required for the formal/polite 'your'.
Javobni tanlang:
The answer must use the locative suffix '-da' to match the question.
1. Yoshing nechada? 2. Yoshingiz nechada?
Informal for children (bola), formal for teachers (o'qituvchi).
A: Assalomu alaykum! B: Vaalaykum assalom! A: Ismingiz nima? B: Ismim Malika. A: ________? B: Yigirmada.
The answer 'Yigirmada' (At twenty) indicates the question was about age.
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Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIn traditional settings, no, it's necessary for social context. In modern Tashkent, it's better to be indirect or only ask if relevant.
'Necha' is for abstract numbers (age, time, price), while 'nechta' is for counting physical items (3 apples, 5 books).
Simply say 'Yigirmada' or 'Yigirma yoshdaman'.
No, for objects use 'Bu necha yillik?' (How many years old is this?). 'Yosh' is specifically for living beings.
It's the locative case. You are asking 'at' what number the person's age is located.
Yes, it's a common shortened version, but 'nechada' is more grammatically standard for A1 learners.
Always use 'Yoshingiz nechada?' and address them as 'Aka' or 'Opa' until you know for sure.
Say 'Uning yoshi nechada?'.
Yes, very much so! It's common to ask age specifically on birthdays.
Add 'Kechirasiz' (Excuse me) at the beginning: 'Kechirasiz, yoshingiz nechada?'
Expressions liées
Tug'ilgan kuningiz qachon?
similarWhen is your birthday?
Yoshingiz muborak!
builds onHappy birthday!
Kattalar
relatedElders
Tengdosh
relatedPeer/Same age
