Meaning
To forget something.
Cultural Background
Forgetting a guest's name or a promise is seen as a lack of 'hurmat' (respect). Using the idiom 'esimdan chiqibdi' softens the blow because it sounds accidental. In Uzbek literature, memory is often personified. Forgetting is sometimes described as a 'dust' settling on the memory. Young people often mix Russian words. You might hear 'Vapshe esimdan chiqibdi' (I totally forgot).
Use -ibdi for apologies
When apologizing for forgetting, use 'esimdan chiqibdi' instead of 'chiqdi'. It sounds more sincere and accidental.
Don't forget the possessive!
Always match the 'es' ending to the person. 'Esimdan' (me), 'Esingdan' (you).
Meaning
To forget something.
Use -ibdi for apologies
When apologizing for forgetting, use 'esimdan chiqibdi' instead of 'chiqdi'. It sounds more sincere and accidental.
Don't forget the possessive!
Always match the 'es' ending to the person. 'Esimdan' (me), 'Esingdan' (you).
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct possessive form of 'es'.
Mening ______dan chiqdi.
Since the sentence starts with 'Mening' (My), you must use the first-person possessive suffix '-im'.
Which sentence correctly says 'He forgot'?
Choose the correct option:
'Uning' is 'his/her', and 'esidan' matches the third-person possessive.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase.
A: Non oldingmi? B: Voy, ________!
'Esimdan chiqdi' is the most natural way to react to a realization that you forgot something.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You forgot to call your mother.
When forgetting an action, use the verb with '-ish' (calling).
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesMening ______dan chiqdi.
Since the sentence starts with 'Mening' (My), you must use the first-person possessive suffix '-im'.
Choose the correct option:
'Uning' is 'his/her', and 'esidan' matches the third-person possessive.
A: Non oldingmi? B: Voy, ________!
'Esimdan chiqdi' is the most natural way to react to a realization that you forgot something.
You forgot to call your mother.
When forgetting an action, use the verb with '-ish' (calling).
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsOnly if you mean you forgot to meet them or forgot their name. If you want to say 'I have forgotten my ex', use 'unutmoq'.
It depends on the tone. To a friend, it's fine. To a boss, it might sound a bit accusatory; better to say 'Esingizdan chiqmadimi?' (Didn't you forget?).
Related Phrases
Unutib qo'ymoq
synonymTo accidentally forget
Esga olmoq
contrastTo remember / To recall
Eslatib o'tmoq
builds onTo mention / To remind
