When talking about family in Uzbek, you'll often hear the word aka. It directly translates to 'older brother'. Unlike English, where you might just say 'brother' for any male sibling, Uzbek makes a distinction based on age. So, aka specifically refers to a brother who is older than the speaker.
You'll commonly use it when introducing your older brother or talking about him with others. For example, you might say 'Bu mening akam' meaning 'This is my older brother'. It's an important and common family term to know.
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Many Turkic languages share similar terms for 'older brother,' highlighting shared cultural roots and reverence for elders.
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In Uzbek culture, 'aka' is used for an older brother or an older male relative. It can also be a respectful way to address an older man who is not a relative.
Mening akam shifokor. (My older brother is a doctor.)
When addressing an older male directly, you can use 'aka' as a term of respect, often appended to their name.
Salom, Akmal aka! (Hello, Akmal (older brother/respected older man)! )
The plural form of 'aka' is 'akalar', meaning 'older brothers' or 'older men'.
Mening akalarim ko'p. (I have many older brothers.)
Possessive endings are often attached to 'aka' to indicate whose older brother is being referred to.
Uning akasi keldi. (His older brother came.)
While 'aka' specifically refers to an older brother, the general term for 'brother' (without specifying age) is 'uk'. However, 'aka' is much more commonly used in general conversation even when the age difference is not explicitly known.
Bu mening akam. (This is my brother (implies older, or just a general respectful term for brother).)
Exemples par niveau
Meniki aka bor.
I have an older brother.
Possessive suffix '-niki' indicating 'mine'.
Aka, qanday qilib bu masalani hal qilamiz?
Older brother, how do we solve this problem?
Used as a respectful address.
Uning akasi Toshkentda yashaydi.
His older brother lives in Tashkent.
Possessive suffix '-si' indicating 'his/her'.
Aka-ukalar bir-birlariga yordam berishadi.
Brothers help each other.
The plural 'aka-ukalar' refers to brothers in general.
Aka-ukam bilan futbol o'ynadim.
I played football with my older brother.
The conjunction '-m bilan' means 'with my'.
Katta akam menga har doim maslahat beradi.
My oldest brother always gives me advice.
Katta here means 'older' or 'eldest'.
Uning akasi juda aqlli.
His older brother is very smart.
Adjective 'aqlli' means 'smart'.
Aka, menga yordam bera olasizmi?
Older brother, can you help me?
Used as a polite request.
Ko‘chada ketayotganimda, bir kishi menga "aka" deb murojaat qildi, bu meni biroz ajablantirdi, chunki u mendan ancha katta edi.
As I was walking down the street, a man addressed me as 'aka,' which surprised me a little because he was much older than me.
Uning katta akasi tadbirkorlik sohasida katta yutuqlarga erishgan, shuning uchun u har doim akasidan maslahat so'raydi.
His older brother has achieved great success in entrepreneurship, so he always asks his brother for advice.
Bizning oilada, "aka" so'zi nafaqat yoshi katta birodarni, balki hurmatga loyiq har qanday erkakni ham anglatadi.
In our family, the word 'aka' means not only an older brother but also any respectable man.
Men universitetga kirganimda, meni birinchi bo'lib kutib olgan va ko'p yordam bergan kursdoshimni hozirgacha "aka" deb chaqiraman.
When I entered university, I still call my classmate 'aka' who first met me and helped me a lot.
Katta akasi unga har doim to'g'ri yo'lni ko'rsatib, hayotida muhim qarorlar qabul qilishda yordam bergan.
His older brother always showed him the right path and helped him make important decisions in his life.
Uning akasi chet elda o'qigan va endi o'z bilimlarini yurtiga qaytib, yosh avlodga o'rgatmoqda.
His older brother studied abroad and is now back in his home country, teaching his knowledge to the younger generation.
Mahalla ahli yig'ilishida, eng yoshi katta va obro'li kishi, ya'ni mahalla akasi, majlisni boshqarib bordi.
At the neighborhood meeting, the eldest and most respected person, meaning the neighborhood 'aka,' presided over the meeting.
Bolalikda akam bilan birga ko'p sarguzashtlar boshdan kechirganmiz, bu xotiralar hanuzgacha yodimda.
In childhood, my older brother and I experienced many adventures together; those memories are still in my mind.
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Bu mening akam.
This is my older brother.
Akangiz qayerda?
Where is your older brother?
Akam keldi.
My older brother arrived.
U aka bilan gaplashdi.
He spoke with his older brother.
Akam menga yordam berdi.
My older brother helped me.
Sizning akangiz bormi?
Do you have an older brother?
Aka, salom!
Brother, hello! (used as a respectful greeting to an older man)
Akam ishga ketdi.
My older brother went to work.
Katta akam bor.
I have an older brother. (literally: big older brother)
Aka, iltimos.
Brother, please. (used politely to an older man)
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Sens originel : Older brother, elder
TurkicContexte culturel
In Uzbek culture, 'aka' is not just a biological older brother; it's a respectful address for any older male, friend or stranger, signifying respect and camaraderie. This term reflects the strong emphasis on hierarchy and respect for elders in Uzbek society. Using 'aka' correctly can help you build rapport and show cultural awareness.
Teste-toi 30 questions
Mening ___ ismim Alisher.
The sentence means 'My older brother's name is Alisher.' 'Aka' means older brother.
Bu mening ___.
The sentence means 'This is my older brother.' 'Aka' means older brother.
Men ___ bilan kinoga boraman.
The sentence means 'I am going to the cinema with my older brother.' 'Aka' means older brother.
Uning ___ juda aqlli.
The sentence means 'His older brother is very smart.' 'Aka' means older brother.
Salom, ___!
This is a common greeting to an older brother. 'Aka' means older brother.
Mening ___ Samarqandda yashaydi.
The sentence means 'My older brother lives in Samarkand.' 'Aka' means older brother.
My older brother is very smart.
His older brother lives in Tashkent.
This is my older brother's car.
Read this aloud:
Mening akam bor.
Focus: akam
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Sizning akangiz qayerda?
Focus: akangiz
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Read this aloud:
Bu uning akasi.
Focus: akasi
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Write a short sentence introducing your older brother in Uzbek. You can use 'Mening akam...' (My older brother...).
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Sample answer
Mening akam juda yaxshi.
Imagine you're telling a friend about your older brother. Write a simple Uzbek sentence describing one of his qualities. For example, 'U aqlli' (He is smart) or 'U baland' (He is tall).
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Mening akam baland.
Complete the sentence: 'Bu mening ___________.' (This is my _______.) using the word for older brother.
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Sample answer
Bu mening akam.
Kimning ismi Botir?
Read this passage:
Salom! Mening ismim Ali. Bu mening akam, uning ismi Botir. Botir juda mehribon.
Kimning ismi Botir?
The passage says 'Bu mening akam, uning ismi Botir' which means 'This is my older brother, his name is Botir.'
The passage says 'Bu mening akam, uning ismi Botir' which means 'This is my older brother, his name is Botir.'
Dilshodning akasi qayerda yashaydi?
Read this passage:
Dilshodning akasi Toshkentda yashaydi. U talaba.
Dilshodning akasi qayerda yashaydi?
The passage states 'Dilshodning akasi Toshkentda yashaydi' meaning 'Dilshod's older brother lives in Tashkent.'
The passage states 'Dilshodning akasi Toshkentda yashaydi' meaning 'Dilshod's older brother lives in Tashkent.'
Asalning akasi kim?
Read this passage:
Asalning akasi shifokor. U ishlaydi.
Asalning akasi kim?
The passage clearly says 'Asalning akasi shifokor' which translates to 'Asal's older brother is a doctor.'
The passage clearly says 'Asalning akasi shifokor' which translates to 'Asal's older brother is a doctor.'
Imagine you're introducing your older brother to a new friend. Write a short paragraph in Uzbek, describing him and what you often do together. Use 'aka' correctly.
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Sample answer
Mening akam juda aqlli va mehribon. Biz ko'pincha birga futbol o'ynaymiz. U menga ko'p narsalarni o'rgatadi.
You are writing a thank-you note to your older brother for his help. What would you write? Include what he helped you with.
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Hurmatli akajon, yordamingiz uchun katta rahmat! Uy vazifamga yordam berganingiz uchun minnatdorman. Siz doim eng yaxshi akasiz.
Describe a time your older brother gave you good advice. What was the situation and what did he say?
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Bir marta maktabda qiyin vaziyatga tushganimda, akam menga juda yaxshi maslahat berdi. U 'Hech qachon taslim bo'lma, harakat qilishda davom et!' dedi. Uning maslahati menga juda yordam berdi.
Nima uchun Otabek akasini hurmat qiladi?
Read this passage:
Otabekning akasi Toshkentda yashaydi. U har hafta ukasiga qo'ng'iroq qiladi va uning ishlari haqida so'raydi. Otabek akasini juda hurmat qiladi, chunki u har doim to'g'ri maslahat beradi.
Nima uchun Otabek akasini hurmat qiladi?
Matnda aytilishicha, Otabek akasini hurmat qiladi, chunki 'u har doim to'g'ri maslahat beradi'.
Matnda aytilishicha, Otabek akasini hurmat qiladi, chunki 'u har doim to'g'ri maslahat beradi'.
Akasi qachon uyga qaytadi?
Read this passage:
Diloromning akasi chet elda o'qiydi. U har yili yozda uyga qaytadi. Dilorom akasini juda sog'inadi va uning kelishini sabrsizlik bilan kutadi. Ular birga ko'p vaqt o'tkazishadi.
Akasi qachon uyga qaytadi?
Matnda 'U har yili yozda uyga qaytadi' deb yozilgan.
Matnda 'U har yili yozda uyga qaytadi' deb yozilgan.
Aziz va uning akasi qayerda ishlaydi?
Read this passage:
Azizning akasi u bilan bir kompaniyada ishlaydi. Ular har kuni birga ishga borishadi va kelishadi. Ba'zan ular ishdan keyin kofe ichish uchun to'xtashadi. Bu ularning orasidagi munosabatlarni yanada mustahkamlaydi.
Aziz va uning akasi qayerda ishlaydi?
Matnda 'Azizning akasi u bilan bir kompaniyada ishlaydi' deb aniq aytilgan.
Matnda 'Azizning akasi u bilan bir kompaniyada ishlaydi' deb aniq aytilgan.
This sentence means 'My older brother is a doctor.' The possessive 'mening' comes first, followed by 'akam' (my older brother), and then the profession 'shifokor'.
This sentence means 'He is younger than my older brother.' 'U' (He) starts the sentence, followed by 'akamdan' (than my older brother), and then 'yoshroq' (younger).
This sentence means 'I spoke with my older brother.' 'Akam' (My older brother) is followed by 'bilan' (with), and then 'gaplashdim' (I spoke).
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