A1 Expression 중립

Katta

Big

Describing large size.

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문화적 배경

The concept of 'Katta-kichik' (Big-Small) is the basis of social etiquette. Elders (kattalar) are always given the seat of honor and served tea first. In a traditional 'Mehmondorchilik' (hosting), the 'katta' guest is offered the 'Katta lagan' (the big platter) of Palov first. The 'Mahalla kattasi' or 'Oqsoqol' is the community leader who manages local affairs and mediates conflicts. The 'Katta kelin' (eldest daughter-in-law) has the most responsibility and authority among the daughters-in-law in a traditional household.

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The Sibling Rule

Always use 'katta' before 'aka' (brother) or 'opa' (sister) if they are older than you. It's a sign of good breeding.

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Height vs. Size

Never call a tall person 'katta' unless you also mean they are important or older.

Describing large size.

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The Sibling Rule

Always use 'katta' before 'aka' (brother) or 'opa' (sister) if they are older than you. It's a sign of good breeding.

⚠️

Height vs. Size

Never call a tall person 'katta' unless you also mean they are important or older.

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Katta Rahmat

This is the most common way to say 'Thank you very much' in Uzbekistan.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'katta' to say 'bigger'.

Mening uyim sizning uyingizdan _______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: kattaroq

The suffix '-roq' is used for comparisons (bigger).

Which sentence correctly describes an elder brother?

Choose the correct option:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Mening katta akam.

'Katta' is the standard word for elder in family contexts.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Situation: You are at a market and want the largest melon.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Menga eng katta qovunni bering.

'Eng katta' means 'the biggest'.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Akangiz sizdan necha yosh ______? B: U mendan uch yosh katta.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: katta

When asking about age difference, 'katta' (older) or 'kichik' (younger) is used.

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시각 학습 자료

The Three Faces of Katta

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Physical

  • Uy (House)
  • Mashina (Car)
  • Shahar (City)
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Age

  • Aka (Brother)
  • Opa (Sister)
  • Odam (Person)
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Status

  • Boshliq (Boss)
  • Loyiha (Project)
  • Muammo (Problem)

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'katta' to say 'bigger'. Fill Blank A2

Mening uyim sizning uyingizdan _______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: kattaroq

The suffix '-roq' is used for comparisons (bigger).

Which sentence correctly describes an elder brother? Choose A1

Choose the correct option:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Mening katta akam.

'Katta' is the standard word for elder in family contexts.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A1

Situation: You are at a market and want the largest melon.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Menga eng katta qovunni bering.

'Eng katta' means 'the biggest'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: Akangiz sizdan necha yosh ______? B: U mendan uch yosh katta.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: katta

When asking about age difference, 'katta' (older) or 'kichik' (younger) is used.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

Yes, you can say 'katta bino' to mean a large/massive building, but 'baland bino' specifically means it is tall.

You say 'katta opa'.

Yes, 'katta ovoz' is used, though 'baland ovoz' is more common in formal settings.

The opposite is 'kichik' (small).

Yes, 'kattalar' is the standard word for 'adults' or 'elders'.

It is neutral. It can be used in any context, from the street to the palace.

Use 'eng katta'.

Usually, we say 'qimmat' (expensive) or 'yuqori narx' (high price), but 'katta pul' means 'a lot of money'.

It's a slangy way to say 'Don't act so big/arrogant!'

It is always 'katta' with two 't's.

관련 표현

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Kattakon

specialized form

Very big / huge (often affectionate)

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Yirik

synonym

Large-scale / major

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Ulug'

similar

Great / grand

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Azim

specialized form

Mighty / massive

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Kichik

contrast

Small / little

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