Meaning
Directional instruction.
Cultural Background
When giving directions, people often use their whole hand to point rather than just one finger, as it is considered more polite. In the capital, directions are often given relative to the nearest metro station or major 'orientir' (landmark) like a famous restaurant. In the old cities, 'chapga' might lead you into a 'berk ko'cha' (dead end). Locals are very helpful and will often walk with you to the turn. The dialect here might use 'qayril' more frequently than 'buril', but 'chapga buriling' is understood by everyone.
The 'Aka' Rule
Always add 'Aka' (brother) or 'Opa' (sister) when giving directions to a driver to sound more natural and polite.
Don't forget the -GA
Saying just 'Chap buriling' sounds like 'Turn left' but without the 'to', which is grammatically incomplete in Uzbek.
Meaning
Directional instruction.
The 'Aka' Rule
Always add 'Aka' (brother) or 'Opa' (sister) when giving directions to a driver to sound more natural and polite.
Don't forget the -GA
Saying just 'Chap buriling' sounds like 'Turn left' but without the 'to', which is grammatically incomplete in Uzbek.
Hand Gestures
Uzbeks use expressive hand gestures. Pointing clearly while saying the phrase helps overcome any pronunciation hurdles.
Landmarks
If you can, mention a landmark before the turn (e.g., 'Bankdan keyin chapga buriling') to be extra clear.
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing suffix for direction.
Svetofordan chap___ buriling.
The dative suffix '-ga' is required to show direction 'to' the left.
Which is the polite way to tell a taxi driver to turn left?
Aka, shu erdan...
'Buriling' is the polite imperative form suitable for a driver.
Match the Uzbek phrase with its English translation.
Match the following:
These are the four basic navigation commands.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kechirasiz, mehmonxona qayerda? B: To'g'riga boring, keyin ____ buriling.
In the context of directions, 'chapga' (left) is the logical choice.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Navigation Vocabulary
Verbs
- • Buriling
- • Yuring
- • To'xtang
Practice Bank
4 exercisesSvetofordan chap___ buriling.
The dative suffix '-ga' is required to show direction 'to' the left.
Aka, shu erdan...
'Buriling' is the polite imperative form suitable for a driver.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
These are the four basic navigation commands.
A: Kechirasiz, mehmonxona qayerda? B: To'g'riga boring, keyin ____ buriling.
In the context of directions, 'chapga' (left) is the logical choice.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsYes, it is the polite/formal form. For friends, use 'chapga buril'.
No, for a U-turn use 'Orqaga qayrilish'.
They are mostly synonyms in navigation, but 'buril' is more common in GPS and formal instructions.
You can say 'Chaproqqa buriling'.
In modern Uzbek, it almost exclusively means 'left'.
Svetoforda chapga buriling.
It is a standard hard 'g' like in 'go'.
Yes, 'chap tomonga buriling' is also very common and correct.
Use 'Chapga burilinglar'.
Yes, it is standard Uzbek and understood everywhere.
Related Phrases
O'ngga buriling
contrastTurn right
To'g'riga yuring
similarGo straight
Orqaga qayting
similarGo back
Chap tomonda
specialized formOn the left side
Chapga qayrilmoq
synonymTo turn left
