Meaning
Stating that something is not right.
Cultural Background
Directly telling someone they are 'noto'g'ri' can be seen as a lack of 'andisha' (social grace). It's better to frame it as a misunderstanding on your part. In Uzbek schools, 'noto'g'ri' is used strictly. Teachers will mark a paper with a '-' or 'X' and say 'noto'g'ri'. It is not considered rude in this context. If you use the 'noto'g'ri' hand for giving or receiving things (the left hand), people might gently say 'noto'g'ri' because the right hand is culturally preferred. Uzbek software localization always uses 'noto'g'ri' for errors. You will see 'Noto'g'ri login' or 'Noto'g'ri parol' everywhere.
The 'No-' Power
Remember that 'no-' can negate many Uzbek words. If you know 'to'g'ri', you now know 'noto'g'ri'!
Don't be too blunt
Avoid saying 'Siz noto'g'risiz' to elders. It's better to say 'Fikringizga qo'shilmayman' (I don't agree with your opinion).
Meaning
Stating that something is not right.
The 'No-' Power
Remember that 'no-' can negate many Uzbek words. If you know 'to'g'ri', you now know 'noto'g'ri'!
Don't be too blunt
Avoid saying 'Siz noto'g'risiz' to elders. It's better to say 'Fikringizga qo'shilmayman' (I don't agree with your opinion).
Use it for directions
If a taxi driver turns the wrong way, just say 'Noto'g'ri yo'l!' quickly to save time.
Softening with 'Shekilli'
Add 'shekilli' (it seems) to the end to make your correction sound like a humble observation.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
Ikki karra ikki besh emas, bu ____.
Since 2x2 is not 5, the statement is 'noto'g'ri' (incorrect).
Which sentence is more polite in a formal setting?
You want to tell your boss their data is wrong.
Using 'bir oz' (a bit) and 'bo'lishi mumkin' (might be) softens the correction.
Match the Uzbek phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are common collocations with 'noto'g'ri'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Toshkent - Dunyodagi eng katta shahar. B: Yo'q, ____. Pekin yoki Tokio kattaroq.
B is disagreeing with a factual claim, so 'noto'g'ri' is the correct response.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
To'g'ri vs Noto'g'ri
Practice Bank
4 exercisesIkki karra ikki besh emas, bu ____.
Since 2x2 is not 5, the statement is 'noto'g'ri' (incorrect).
You want to tell your boss their data is wrong.
Using 'bir oz' (a bit) and 'bo'lishi mumkin' (might be) softens the correction.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
These are common collocations with 'noto'g'ri'.
A: Toshkent - Dunyodagi eng katta shahar. B: Yo'q, ____. Pekin yoki Tokio kattaroq.
B is disagreeing with a factual claim, so 'noto'g'ri' is the correct response.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
12 questionsIt is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal settings.
Yes, 'To'g'ri/Noto'g'ri' is the standard translation for 'True/False'.
'Noto'g'ri' is an adjective (wrong), while 'xato' is a noun (a mistake). You can say 'Bu noto'g'ri' or 'Bu xato'.
You say 'Men noto'g'ri bo'ldim' or more commonly 'Men adashdim'.
Yes, 'noto'g'ri odam' means the wrong person for a job or situation.
Yes, but 'egri' is more common for physical crookedness. 'Noto'g'ri' is usually for abstract wrongness.
Yes, it represents the letter 'g'', which has a specific guttural sound. Without it, the word is misspelled.
In casual speech, yes. In legal contexts, use 'g'ayriqonuniy'.
You can say 'Bu noto'g'ri ish' or 'Bu insofdan emas'.
Young people might just say 'Xato!' or 'Adashding!'
Yes, 'noto'g'ri o'lcham'.
It's like the 'gh' in 'Gaza' or the French 'r'. Practice by gargling slightly.
Related Phrases
Xato
synonymMistake / Error
Yolg'on
similarLie / Falsehood
To'g'ri
contrastCorrect / Straight
Adashish
builds onTo be lost / To make a mistake
Noma'qul
specialized formInappropriate
