A1 Expression ニュートラル

Afsuski

Unfortunately

意味

Expressing regret about a situation.

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文化的背景

In Uzbekistan, direct refusal is often seen as a lack of respect. 'Afsuski' allows the speaker to maintain harmony by showing they are also unhappy about the 'no'. In business meetings, 'Afsuski' is used to signal that a negotiation point cannot be met without offending the other party. A host will use 'Afsuski' even for small things, like not having a specific type of tea, to show their dedication to the guest's comfort. On Telegram (the most popular app in Uzbekistan), starting a message with 'Afsuski...' is the standard way to break bad news to a group or individual.

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The Comma Rule

Always put a comma after 'Afsuski' when starting a sentence in writing. It makes you look like a pro!

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Not an Apology

Remember, 'Afsuski' doesn't mean you are sorry for what YOU did. It means you are sorry about the SITUATION.

意味

Expressing regret about a situation.

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The Comma Rule

Always put a comma after 'Afsuski' when starting a sentence in writing. It makes you look like a pro!

⚠️

Not an Apology

Remember, 'Afsuski' doesn't mean you are sorry for what YOU did. It means you are sorry about the SITUATION.

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Softening Rejections

If you have to say 'No' to an Uzbek person, always start with 'Afsuski'. It prevents hurt feelings.

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Hand on Heart

When saying 'Afsuski' in person, placing your right hand over your heart adds a layer of sincere cultural politeness.

自分をテスト

Fill in the blank with the correct word to politely say you cannot come.

________, men bugun kela olmayman.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Afsuski

'Afsuski' is the only word here that expresses regret and fits the context of declining an invite.

Match the response to the situation.

Situation: The restaurant is out of Plov.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Afsuski, palov tugadi.

When something is finished or unavailable, 'Afsuski' is used to inform the customer.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

Choose the correct written form:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Men, afsuski, kela olmayman.

In the middle of a sentence, modal words like 'afsuski' must be enclosed in commas.

Complete the dialogue between two friends.

A: Ertaga futbolga borasanmi? B: ________, oyog'im og'riyapti.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Afsuski

Friend B is giving a reason why they can't go, so 'Afsuski' is the natural choice.

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Afsuski vs. Kechirasiz

Afsuski
Situation-based Unfortunately
Kechirasiz
Action-based I'm sorry

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the blank with the correct word to politely say you cannot come. Fill Blank A1

________, men bugun kela olmayman.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Afsuski

'Afsuski' is the only word here that expresses regret and fits the context of declining an invite.

Match the response to the situation. situation_matching A1

Situation: The restaurant is out of Plov.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Afsuski, palov tugadi.

When something is finished or unavailable, 'Afsuski' is used to inform the customer.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly? Choose B1

Choose the correct written form:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Men, afsuski, kela olmayman.

In the middle of a sentence, modal words like 'afsuski' must be enclosed in commas.

Complete the dialogue between two friends. dialogue_completion A2

A: Ertaga futbolga borasanmi? B: ________, oyog'im og'riyapti.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Afsuski

Friend B is giving a reason why they can't go, so 'Afsuski' is the natural choice.

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よくある質問

12 問

Yes, 'Afsus' is common as an exclamation like 'What a pity!', but 'Afsuski' is better for starting a full sentence.

It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.

No, 'Afsuski' never changes. The verb at the end of the sentence carries the tense.

The most common opposite is 'Xayriyat' (Fortunately/Thank goodness).

It's very rare. It almost always comes at the beginning or middle.

Not at all. In fact, using it makes you sound more polite and empathetic.

'Afsuski' is for general bad news; 'Attang' is for personal regret like 'Darn, I forgot my keys!'.

You just say 'Afsuski, men uchun...' but usually 'Afsuski' alone is enough.

Yes, very frequently to report accidents or negative economic data.

While the root is Persian, it is used by everyone in Uzbekistan regardless of religion.

Yes, it's very common in SMS and Telegram.

Not really, but 'Ehh...' or 'Attang' are used in very casual settings.

関連フレーズ

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Afsus

similar

Regret / Pity

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Attang

similar

Alas / What a shame

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Ming afsus

builds on

A thousand regrets

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Essiz

similar

What a waste

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Pushaymon bo'lmoq

related

To regret an action

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Xayriyat

contrast

Fortunately / Thank goodness

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