When you're just starting out in Uzbek, understanding basic verbs like "bilmoq" is super important. At the A1 level, you're learning to talk about yourself and very simple concepts.
"Bilmoq" means "to know," and you'll use it all the time to say things like "I know" or "Do you know?" Mastering this verb early helps you build simple sentences and have basic conversations.
Focus on its present tense conjugations first, as those are the most common for beginners. It's a foundational word for communicating information and understanding others.
When you're learning Uzbek at an A2 level, you'll start using bilmoq in more varied ways. You'll learn how to conjugate it for different tenses like past, present, and future, and for different people (I know, you know, he/she knows, etc.). You'll also begin to see how it's used with different grammatical structures, like when you know how to do something. This verb is super common, so mastering its various forms and uses will really boost your ability to communicate in Uzbek.
§ Don't confuse 'bilmoq' with 'tanishmoq'
Many English speakers learning Uzbek try to use 'bilmoq' for knowing people. In English, we say, 'I know John.' In Uzbek, for knowing a person, you use 'tanishmoq' (to be acquainted with/to know a person) or 'taniyma?' (do you know him/her?).
- DEFINITION
- To know (a fact, information, skill).
Men bu javobni bilaman.
I know this answer.
Siz uni taniysizmi?
Do you know him/her? (Are you acquainted with him/her?)
§ Correct verb conjugation
'Bilmoq' is a regular verb, but make sure you are using the correct endings for different tenses and persons. A common mistake is to mix up the endings or use an infinitive form when a conjugated form is needed.
- Men bilaman (I know)
- Sen bilasan (You know - singular informal)
- U biladi (He/She/It knows)
- Biz bilamiz (We know)
- Siz bilasiz (You know - singular formal/plural)
- Ular biladilar (They know)
Men suzishni bilaman.
I know how to swim.
§ Using 'bilmayman' for 'I don't know'
The negative form is quite straightforward, but new learners sometimes forget the '-may' part. Remember to insert '-may' before the personal ending to make the verb negative.
Men javobni bilmayman.
I don't know the answer.
U ingliz tilini bilmaydi.
He/She doesn't know English.
§ Saying 'I know' to confirm understanding
In English, we often say 'I know' as a quick way to confirm understanding. While 'bilaman' literally means 'I know', it can sometimes sound a bit blunt in Uzbek if used alone in response to someone explaining something. Often, 'Ha, tushundim' (Yes, I understood) or simply 'Ha' (Yes) is more natural and polite.
— Bu juda muhim. — Ha, tushundim.
— This is very important. — Yes, I understood.
§ Using 'bilmoq' with infinitives for 'know how to'
In Uzbek, to express 'know how to do something', you attach the dative case ending (-ga/-ka/-qa) to the infinitive form of the action verb, and then use 'bilmoq'. Many learners forget the dative ending.
Men ovqat pishirishni bilaman.
I know how to cook (literally: I know to cooking).
U gitara chalishni biladi.
He/She knows how to play the guitar.
How Formal Is It?
"Men bu ma'lumotni bilmoqchiman. (I want to know this information.)"
"Men uni bilaman. (I know him/her.)"
"Sen uni bilasanmi? (Do you know him/her?)"
"Bu nima ekanligini bilasanmi? (Do you know what this is?)"
"Men uni biliyman. (I know him/her. - colloquial/slang)"
Guide de prononciation
- Mispronouncing the 'o' as a long 'o' sound like in 'boat' instead of the shorter 'o' sound like in 'cot'.
Exemples par niveau
Men bu shaharni yaxshi bilaman.
I know this city well.
bilaman - I know (1st person singular, present tense)
U o'z ishini biladi.
He knows his job.
biladi - he/she knows (3rd person singular, present tense)
Siz bu mavzuni bilasizmi?
Do you know this topic?
bilasizmi - do you know? (2nd person singular formal/plural, present tense, interrogative)
Biz ularni maktabdan bilamiz.
We know them from school.
bilamiz - we know (1st person plural, present tense)
Ular bu sirni bilishadi.
They know this secret.
bilishadi - they know (3rd person plural, present tense)
Men uni uzoq vaqtdan beri bilaman.
I have known him for a long time.
bilaman - I know (present tense used for actions started in the past and continuing)
Hali bilmadim, lekin tez orada bilib olaman.
I don't know yet, but I will find out soon.
bilmadim - I didn't know/don't know yet (past tense used for 'haven't yet'); bilib olaman - I will learn/find out (future tense, reflexive verb construction for 'to learn for oneself')
Agar bilsangiz, ayting.
If you know, tell me.
bilsangiz - if you know (conditional mood, 2nd person singular formal/plural)
Teste-toi 24 questions
Men ingliz tilini yaxshi ___.
Here, 'bilaman' (I know) is the correct conjugation for 'Men' (I).
Siz bu shaharni ___mi?
For 'Siz' (You, formal/plural), the correct conjugation is 'bilasiz' (do you know).
U o'zbek tilini ___.
For 'U' (He/She/It), the correct conjugation is 'biladi' (knows).
Biz qayerga borishni ___.
With 'Biz' (We), the verb 'to know' becomes 'bilamiz' (we know).
Ular bu javobni ___.
For 'Ular' (They), the correct form is 'bilishadi' (they know).
Men uning ismini ___.
'Bilmayman' means 'I don't know' and fits the sentence structure with 'Men' (I).
Write a short sentence saying 'I know Uzbek.'
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Sample answer
Men o'zbek tilini bilaman.
Write a question asking 'Do you know English?' (informal 'you')
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Sample answer
Sen ingliz tilini bilasanmi?
Write a sentence saying 'He knows the answer.'
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Sample answer
U javobni biladi.
Kim yaxshi inson?
Read this passage:
Men o'qituvchini bilaman. U yaxshi inson. Biz har kuni dars qilamiz.
Kim yaxshi inson?
The passage says 'U yaxshi inson' (He is a good person), and 'U' refers to 'o'qituvchi' (teacher).
The passage says 'U yaxshi inson' (He is a good person), and 'U' refers to 'o'qituvchi' (teacher).
Qaysi shahar chiroyli?
Read this passage:
Sen Samarqandni bilasanmi? Bu O'zbekistondagi chiroyli shahar. Men u yerga bormoqchiman.
Qaysi shahar chiroyli?
The passage states 'Bu O'zbekistondagi chiroyli shahar' (This is a beautiful city in Uzbekistan), referring to Samarqand.
The passage states 'Bu O'zbekistondagi chiroyli shahar' (This is a beautiful city in Uzbekistan), referring to Samarqand.
Ular nimani bilishadi?
Read this passage:
Biz bu kitobni bilamiz. U juda qiziqarli. Siz uni o'qishingiz kerak.
Ular nimani bilishadi?
The first sentence says 'Biz bu kitobni bilamiz' (We know this book).
The first sentence says 'Biz bu kitobni bilamiz' (We know this book).
This sentence means 'He knows how to solve this problem.' The verb 'biladi' (knows) comes at the end of the sentence in Uzbek.
This sentence means 'I don't know where he lives.' 'Bilmayman' is the negative form of 'bilaman' (I know).
This question means 'Do you know the history of Uzbekistan well?' 'Bilasizmi' is the interrogative form of 'bilasiz' (you know).
Write a short paragraph about the importance of knowing multiple languages in today's globalized world. Use 'bilmoq' at least once.
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Sample answer
Bugungi globallashgan dunyoda ko'p tillarni bilmoq juda muhim. Bu bizga yangi madaniyatlar bilan tanishishga va xalqaro munosabatlarni mustahkamlashga yordam beradi. Yangi tillarni bilmoq, shuningdek, ish imkoniyatlarini kengaytiradi va shaxsiy rivojlanishga hissa qo'shadi. Ushbu ko'nikma bilan dunyoni yanada chuqurroq anglashimiz mumkin.
Describe a situation where having specific knowledge ('bilmoq') was crucial for solving a complex problem. Focus on the impact of that knowledge.
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Sample answer
Bir safar, bir dasturiy ta'minot loyihasida murakkab bir xato yuzaga keldi. Uni hal qilish uchun tizimning ichki mexanizmlarini chuqur bilmoq zarur edi. Bir hamkasbimning dasturlash tillariga oid bilimini bilmoq, bizga xatoning ildizini topishga yordam berdi va bu loyihani o'z vaqtida yakunlashimizga imkon berdi. Uning bilimi vaziyatni o'zgartirdi.
Discuss the ethical implications of possessing powerful knowledge ('bilmoq') and the responsibility that comes with it. Consider both positive and negative aspects.
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Sample answer
Kuchli bilimlarni bilmoq katta mas'uliyatni yuklaydi. Bir tomondan, bu bilim insoniyatga katta foyda keltirishi, kasalliklarni davolashi yoki atrof-muhitni himoya qilishi mumkin. Ammo boshqa tomondan, bu bilim noto'g'ri qo'llanilganda jiddiy salbiy oqibatlarga olib kelishi mumkin. Demak, biz bilimlarni qanday ishlatishimiz kerakligini bilmoq va axloqiy me'yorlarga amal qilishimiz kerak.
Matnga ko'ra, olimlar nimani bilmoq uchun izlanishlar olib bormoqdalar?
Read this passage:
Olimlar koinotning sir-asrorlarini bilmoq uchun yillar davomida izlanishlar olib bormoqdalar. Ularning sa'y-harakatlari tufayli biz galaktikalar, qora tuynuklar va yulduzlar haqida ko'plab yangi ma'lumotlarga ega bo'ldik. Biroq, koinotning cheksizligini hisobga olsak, biz hali ham bilmagan narsalar juda ko'p.
Matnga ko'ra, olimlar nimani bilmoq uchun izlanishlar olib bormoqdalar?
Matnda 'Olimlar koinotning sir-asrorlarini bilmoq uchun yillar davomida izlanishlar olib bormoqdalar' deb aniq aytilgan.
Matnda 'Olimlar koinotning sir-asrorlarini bilmoq uchun yillar davomida izlanishlar olib bormoqdalar' deb aniq aytilgan.
Falsafachilarning asosiy maqsadlaridan biri nima?
Read this passage:
Falsafa, insonning borliq, bilim, qadriyatlar, aql va tilga oid asosiy savollariga javob topishga urinadigan fan sohasidir. Falsafachilar ming yillar davomida insoniyatning nima uchun yashayotganini, haqiqatni qanday bilmoq mumkinligini va yaxshi hayotning ma'nosi nima ekanligini tushunishga harakat qildilar.
Falsafachilarning asosiy maqsadlaridan biri nima?
Matnda 'Falsafachilar ... haqiqatni qanday bilmoq mumkinligini tushunishga harakat qildilar' deb ta'kidlangan.
Matnda 'Falsafachilar ... haqiqatni qanday bilmoq mumkinligini tushunishga harakat qildilar' deb ta'kidlangan.
Nima uchun axborot texnologiyalari sohasi mutaxassislari doimiy ravishda o'z bilimlarini yangilashlari kerak?
Read this passage:
Deyarli har bir kasb egasi o'z sohasida eng yangi texnologiyalarni bilmoq talab etiladi. Axborot texnologiyalari sohasi ayniqsa tez rivojlanayotganligi sababli, dasturchilar, tarmoq muhandislari va ma'lumotlar tahlilchilari doimiy ravishda o'z bilimlarini yangilab borishlari kerak. Aks holda, ular raqobatbardoshligini yo'qotishi mumkin.
Nima uchun axborot texnologiyalari sohasi mutaxassislari doimiy ravishda o'z bilimlarini yangilashlari kerak?
Matnda 'Axborot texnologiyalari sohasi ayniqsa tez rivojlanayotganligi sababli, ... doimiy ravishda o'z bilimlarini yangilab borishlari kerak' deb keltirilgan.
Matnda 'Axborot texnologiyalari sohasi ayniqsa tez rivojlanayotganligi sababli, ... doimiy ravishda o'z bilimlarini yangilab borishlari kerak' deb keltirilgan.
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