Signification
Referring to people in a family.
Contexte culturel
In Uzbekistan, the 'oila a'zolari' often extends conceptually to the 'mahalla' (neighborhood). Neighbors are often treated with the same respect and closeness as biological family members. Within the 'oila a'zolari', the oldest male (Ota/Bobo) and oldest female (Ona/Momo) hold the highest authority. It is common for all family members to wait for the eldest to start eating first. When a guest arrives, all 'oila a'zolari' who are home are expected to come out and greet the guest. It is considered rude for a family member to stay in another room when a guest is present. A 'kelin' (daughter-in-law) becomes a central 'oila a'zosi' who often manages the household chores and cares for the parents-in-law, symbolizing the merging of two families.
The Glottal Stop
Don't ignore the apostrophe in 'a'zo'. It's what makes you sound like a native. It's a tiny pause, like in the middle of 'uh-oh'.
Asking about family
In Uzbekistan, it's very polite to ask 'Uydagilar yaxshimi?' even if you've never met them. It shows you care about the person's whole life.
Signification
Referring to people in a family.
The Glottal Stop
Don't ignore the apostrophe in 'a'zo'. It's what makes you sound like a native. It's a tiny pause, like in the middle of 'uh-oh'.
Asking about family
In Uzbekistan, it's very polite to ask 'Uydagilar yaxshimi?' even if you've never met them. It shows you care about the person's whole life.
Possessive Suffixes
Always remember to change the ending based on whose family it is: -im (my), -ing (your), -i (his/her/their).
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct possessive suffix for 'my family members'.
Mening oila a'zolar___ Toshkentda yashaydi.
The suffix '-im' corresponds to 'Mening' (My).
Which is the most natural way to ask 'How is your family?' in a neutral setting?
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'Oila a'zolaringiz' is the grammatically correct and natural way to refer to someone's family members.
Match the Uzbek phrase with its English translation.
Match the following:
These are the standard singular, plural, and possessive forms.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Sizda necha kishi bor? B: Bizning ______ besh kishi bor.
In this context, 'among our family members' or 'in our family' is needed. 'Oila a'zolarimizda' fits the 'among us' sense.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Family vs Relatives
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesMening oila a'zolar___ Toshkentda yashaydi.
The suffix '-im' corresponds to 'Mening' (My).
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'Oila a'zolaringiz' is the grammatically correct and natural way to refer to someone's family members.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the standard singular, plural, and possessive forms.
A: Sizda necha kishi bor? B: Bizning ______ besh kishi bor.
In this context, 'among our family members' or 'in our family' is needed. 'Oila a'zolarimizda' fits the 'among us' sense.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsYes! 'Oilam' (My family) is very common and often implies the members. 'Oila a'zolarim' is just more specific.
Yes, 'tana a'zolari' means 'body parts/organs'. This shows how the family is seen as one body.
You would use 'qarindoshlar' or 'uzoq qarindoshlar'.
It is 'oila a'zolari'.
Uzbek speakers in those countries use it. Tajiks use the Persian equivalent 'A'zoi oila'.
Usually no. For a team, use 'jamoa a'zolari'.
It's the 3rd person possessive suffix, required because the members 'belong' to the family.
Both are correct, but 'oila a'zolari' is the more common compound form.
You can say 'oila a'zosi bo'lmagan shaxs' (a person who is not a family member).
It is neutral-formal. It's safe to use everywhere.
It means 'member' or 'limb/organ'.
Modern Uzbeks often say 'u ham oilamiz a'zosi' (he/she is also a member of our family) about pets, but it's a newer trend.
Expressions liées
Qarindoshlar
similarRelatives
Yaqinlar
similarClose ones
Xonadon ahli
specialized formPeople of the household
Avlod
builds onGeneration/Descendants
Jufti halol
specialized formSpouse
