A1 Idiom 비격식체

Tili uzun

Long tongue

A person who talks too much or rudely.

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문화적 배경

In Uzbek families, 'tili uzunlik' is one of the most common criticisms leveled at daughters-in-law (kelinlar) who try to voice their opinions against their mothers-in-law. The concept of 'Andisha' (social restraint) is the opposite of 'Tili uzunlik'. A person with andisha knows when to remain silent to preserve harmony. The Turkish equivalent 'Dili uzun' is used almost identically, reflecting the shared Turkic linguistic heritage and social values regarding respect for elders. In many Arabic-speaking cultures, having a 'long tongue' is also a serious social slight, often implying a lack of upbringing or 'adab'.

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Avoid with Elders

Never use this phrase to describe someone older than you in their presence. It is a major social taboo.

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The 'Short Tongue' Trick

If you want to say someone is humbled or can't talk back, use 'Tili qisqa'. It's a great high-level contrast.

A person who talks too much or rudely.

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Avoid with Elders

Never use this phrase to describe someone older than you in their presence. It is a major social taboo.

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The 'Short Tongue' Trick

If you want to say someone is humbled or can't talk back, use 'Tili qisqa'. It's a great high-level contrast.

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The Kelin Context

If you're watching Uzbek soap operas, listen for this phrase when the mother-in-law is angry. It's almost guaranteed to appear!

셀프 테스트

Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'til' (tongue).

Sening ____ muncha uzun? Onangga gap qaytarma!

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: tiling

Since the sentence starts with 'Sening' (Your), you must use the second-person possessive suffix '-ing'.

What does 'Tili uzun' mean in this context?

Anvarga siringni aytma, uning tili uzun.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: He cannot keep secrets.

In the context of secrets, 'tili uzun' refers to someone who gossips or talks too much.

Match the phrase to the situation.

A child is arguing with their grandfather.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Tilingni uzun qilma!

This is the standard way to tell a child to stop being disrespectful or talking back.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Nega u hamma bilan urishadi? B: Chunki uning ____ ____.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: tili uzun

'Tili uzun' explains why someone might get into arguments (by being rude or talking too much).

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시각 학습 자료

Talkative vs. Tili Uzun

Sergap (Talkative)
Friendly Do'stona
Social Kirishimli
Tili Uzun (Long-tongued)
Rude Qo'pol
Gossipy G'iybatchi

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'til' (tongue). Fill Blank A1

Sening ____ muncha uzun? Onangga gap qaytarma!

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: tiling

Since the sentence starts with 'Sening' (Your), you must use the second-person possessive suffix '-ing'.

What does 'Tili uzun' mean in this context? Choose A2

Anvarga siringni aytma, uning tili uzun.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: He cannot keep secrets.

In the context of secrets, 'tili uzun' refers to someone who gossips or talks too much.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A1

A child is arguing with their grandfather.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Tilingni uzun qilma!

This is the standard way to tell a child to stop being disrespectful or talking back.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: Nega u hamma bilan urishadi? B: Chunki uning ____ ____.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: tili uzun

'Tili uzun' explains why someone might get into arguments (by being rude or talking too much).

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

90% of the time, yes. Occasionally, it can be used jokingly between very close friends, but even then, it implies the person is being 'extra'.

Yes, if you want to admit you were rude. 'Tiling qursin' (May your tongue perish) is a common self-reproach related to this.

The most direct opposite is 'Tili shirin' (kind) or 'Kamgap' (person of few words).

Say 'Tilingni uzun qilma!'

Yes, in literature and journalism to describe characters or social behaviors, but rarely in formal business letters.

It's similar, but 'chatterbox' is often cute/neutral. 'Tili uzun' is almost always negative.

Yes, it is gender-neutral.

No, it's a standard idiom that has been in the language for centuries.

You would say 'Tilimning uzunligi ... sm'. People will understand you are being literal, but they might still chuckle.

Yes, use 'sergap' or 'juda ko'p gapiradi'.

관련 표현

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Og'zi bo'sh

similar

Loose-mouthed; can't keep secrets.

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Tili shirin

contrast

Sweet-tongued; kind in speech.

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Tili qisqa

contrast

Short-tongued; unable to speak up due to guilt.

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Gapga chechan

similar

Eloquent; good with words.

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Tili zahar

specialized form

Poisonous tongue.

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