Meaning
Responding to a query.
Cultural Background
When answering an elder, it is common to slightly bow your head or place your right hand over your heart as a sign of respect. In the capital, Russian loanwords like 'otvet' are often used in slang instead of 'javob'. Speech tends to be more formal and polite. 'Javob berish' is often accompanied by 'siz' (formal you) even among younger people in some families. In meetings, 'javob berish' is often replaced by 'munosabat bildirish' (to express an attitude/feedback) to sound more professional.
The 'Labbay' Rule
If someone calls your name, don't just say 'nima' (what). Say 'Labbay'—it's the most polite way to 'javob berish' to your name.
Case Matters
Always use -ga. 'Savolni javob berish' is a very common beginner mistake that sounds very unnatural.
Meaning
Responding to a query.
The 'Labbay' Rule
If someone calls your name, don't just say 'nima' (what). Say 'Labbay'—it's the most polite way to 'javob berish' to your name.
Case Matters
Always use -ga. 'Savolni javob berish' is a very common beginner mistake that sounds very unnatural.
Business Reply
In emails, use 'Javobingizni kutib qolaman' (I look forward to your answer) to sound professional.
Silence is an Answer
In some traditional contexts, if a girl is asked for her hand in marriage and she remains silent and looks down, it is often taken as a 'javob' of consent (modesty).
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'javob berish'.
Men kecha ustozning savoliga ____.
The word 'kecha' (yesterday) indicates the past tense.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct option:
The noun 'savol' must be in the dative case (-ga).
Complete the dialogue.
A: Nega telefoningga ____? B: Kechir, uxlayotgan edim.
The context implies a missed call in the past.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are responsible for a mistake at work.
This sense refers to accountability.
🎉 Score: /4
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Practice Bank
4 exercisesMen kecha ustozning savoliga ____.
The word 'kecha' (yesterday) indicates the past tense.
Select the correct option:
The noun 'savol' must be in the dative case (-ga).
A: Nega telefoningga ____? B: Kechir, uxlayotgan edim.
The context implies a missed call in the past.
Situation: You are responsible for a mistake at work.
This sense refers to accountability.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
12 questionsNo, for answering the door, we say 'eshikni ochish' (opening the door).
It is neutral. It can be used with both 'siz' (formal) and 'sen' (informal).
'Javob' is the proper Uzbek word. 'Otvet' is a Russian loanword used in very casual slang.
You can say 'Javobni bilmayman'.
No, but 'javob berish' can sometimes mean 'to give permission to leave' (e.g., a teacher giving a student permission to go home).
Javob berdim (I), javob berding (you), javob berdi (he/she).
In texting, people just write 'javob yoz' (write an answer).
No, you can just say 'U javob berdi' (He answered).
The word 'javob' itself is a noun, but the object you respond to takes the dative case (-ga).
Yes, 'duoga javob berish' is used when God answers a prayer.
Yes, 'bermoq' is the infinitive form used in dictionaries; 'berish' is the gerund form often used in conversation.
Menga javob ber!
Related Phrases
Savol bermoq
contrastTo ask a question
Javob qaytarish
similarTo reply/talk back
Mas'ul bo'lish
synonymTo be responsible
Qayta aloqa
specialized formFeedback
Rad etish
contrastTo refuse
