Meaning
Stating one's profession.
Cultural Background
Teachers are often addressed as 'Ustoz' or 'Domla' even outside of school as a sign of respect. The 'Ustoz-shogird' (Master-Apprentice) tradition is a core part of learning crafts, music, and religion. In universities, students never call teachers by their first names; they use 'Domla' or 'Ustoz'. On Teachers' Day (Oct 1), it is customary for former students to visit their old teachers with gifts.
Drop the 'Men'
Native speakers often just say 'O'qituvchiman' because the '-man' already means 'I am'.
Use 'Ustoz'
If you want to sound very polite, you can say 'Kasbim ustozlik' (My profession is being a mentor).
Meaning
Stating one's profession.
Drop the 'Men'
Native speakers often just say 'O'qituvchiman' because the '-man' already means 'I am'.
Use 'Ustoz'
If you want to sound very polite, you can say 'Kasbim ustozlik' (My profession is being a mentor).
Suffix Agreement
Always match the suffix to the person. 'Siz o'qituvchiman' is a major error!
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence with the correct suffix.
Men o'qituvchi____.
The suffix '-man' corresponds to the first-person singular 'Men' (I).
Which sentence means 'I am not a teacher'?
Choose the correct negative form:
'Emas' is used for negation in nominal sentences, followed by the personal suffix.
Match the subject with the correct form of 'o'qituvchi'.
Match the pairs:
Each subject pronoun requires a specific predicate suffix.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kasbingiz nima? B: ________.
This is the standard way to answer a question about your profession.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Suffix Agreement
Singular
- • Men ...-man
- • Sen ...-san
- • U ...(-dir)
Practice Bank
4 exercisesMen o'qituvchi____.
The suffix '-man' corresponds to the first-person singular 'Men' (I).
Choose the correct negative form:
'Emas' is used for negation in nominal sentences, followed by the personal suffix.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Each subject pronoun requires a specific predicate suffix.
A: Kasbingiz nima? B: ________.
This is the standard way to answer a question about your profession.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsYes, but 'Domla' or 'Professor' is more specific for higher education.
'O'qituvchi' is the modern, standard word. 'Muallim' is older and more traditional.
No, Uzbek doesn't use articles for professions in this context.
You say 'Men o'qituvchi edim'.
It's better to let others call you 'Ustoz'. Calling yourself 'o'qituvchi' is more humble.
Men ingliz tili o'qituvchisiman.
It's like the 'o' in 'more' but without the 'r' sound.
Yes, Uzbek is gender-neutral. It works for everyone.
You can say 'Repetitorman'.
Siz o'qituvchimisiz?
Related Phrases
Men talabaman
similarI am a student
Ustoz
specialized formMaster/Mentor
Dars bermoq
builds onTo give a lesson
Maktabda ishlayman
similarI work at a school
