Meaning
A road with a lot of space.
Cultural Background
Tashkent is famous for its wide Soviet-style boulevards, which were expanded after the 1966 earthquake to create a modern, airy city layout. In contrast to Tashkent, the 'Old City' (Eski Shahar) parts of Bukhara have very narrow streets, making the 'keng ko'cha' of the new city a symbol of modernization. The concept of 'kenglik' (wideness) is applied to the human heart. A 'bag'rikeng' (wide-chested) person is someone who is generous and forgiving. In the growing Uzbek economy, 'keng ko'cha' is often used by entrepreneurs to describe untapped market niches.
Use it for encouragement
If a friend is worried about their future, say 'Senga keng ko'chalar ochiladi' to cheer them up.
Watch your tone
In an argument, 'Senga keng ko'cha' can mean 'Go away,' so use a friendly tone if you mean to be supportive.
Meaning
A road with a lot of space.
Use it for encouragement
If a friend is worried about their future, say 'Senga keng ko'chalar ochiladi' to cheer them up.
Watch your tone
In an argument, 'Senga keng ko'cha' can mean 'Go away,' so use a friendly tone if you mean to be supportive.
Adjective placement
Always put 'keng' before 'ko'cha'. 'Ko'cha keng' means 'The street is wide,' which is a statement, not a phrase.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct adjective.
Toshkentda juda ____ ko'chalar bor.
In the context of large city streets, 'keng' (wide) is the most appropriate adjective.
Which sentence uses 'keng ko'cha' figuratively?
Choose the best option:
This sentence uses the phrase to mean 'you have the freedom/opportunity' to start a business.
Match the Uzbek phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are common spatial collocations in Uzbek.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Men bu shahardan ketmoqchiman. B: Mayli, senga ____ ____.
In this context, B is telling A that they are free to leave.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesToshkentda juda ____ ko'chalar bor.
In the context of large city streets, 'keng' (wide) is the most appropriate adjective.
Choose the best option:
This sentence uses the phrase to mean 'you have the freedom/opportunity' to start a business.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
These are common spatial collocations in Uzbek.
A: Men bu shahardan ketmoqchiman. B: Mayli, senga ____ ____.
In this context, B is telling A that they are free to leave.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsNo, it is very often used metaphorically to mean freedom or having many options in life.
No, for a river you should use 'keng daryo'. 'Ko'cha' is specifically for streets.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss (literally) or with your friends (figuratively).
The opposite is 'tor ko'cha' (narrow street).
You say 'keng ko'chada'.
Only in the compound 'bag'rikeng' (generous). Calling a person 'keng' directly is not common.
It represents a specific vowel sound in the Uzbek Latin alphabet.
Yes, 'keng yo'l' is also common and means 'wide road'.
Yes, many Uzbek songs use 'keng ko'chalar' to talk about the beauty of a city or the journey of life.
Indirectly, yes, as wide streets are often associated with modern, prosperous areas.
Related Phrases
Tor ko'cha
contrastNarrow street
Katta yo'l
similarMain road / Highway
Bag'rikeng
builds onGenerous / Broad-minded
Ochiq yo'l
similarOpen road
