Meaning
To become independent or recover from an illness.
Cultural Background
Independence is highly valued as a family achievement. A parent's success is measured by how well their children have 'stood on their feet.' In the business world, 'oyoqqa turish' is often used to describe the transition from a startup phase to a stable, profitable phase. When visiting a sick person, it is customary to bring fruit and say 'Tezroq oyoqqa turib keting' as a standard blessing. The phrase was frequently used in speeches during the 1990s to describe the newly independent Uzbekistan's path.
Use with 'olmoq'
Pairing it with 'olmoq' (oyoqqa turib olmoq) makes you sound more like a native speaker when talking about personal achievements.
Case Matters
Always use '-qa'. Saying 'oyoqni turish' or 'oyoqda turish' will confuse people.
Meaning
To become independent or recover from an illness.
Use with 'olmoq'
Pairing it with 'olmoq' (oyoqqa turib olmoq) makes you sound more like a native speaker when talking about personal achievements.
Case Matters
Always use '-qa'. Saying 'oyoqni turish' or 'oyoqda turish' will confuse people.
Blessings
This is one of the best phrases to use when visiting someone in the hospital. It shows you care about their long-term health.
Business Context
In a job interview, use this to describe your goal of becoming a 'stable professional'.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom.
Uzoq kasallikdan so'ng, u nihoyat _______ turdi.
The idiom always uses the dative case '-qa'.
Which sentence uses the idiom to mean 'financial independence'?
Choose the best option:
Opening a business and 'standing up' implies financial stability.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Do'stingiz tuzalib qoldimi? B: Ha, rahmat, u allaqachon _______.
In the context of 'tuzalib qoldimi' (did he get better), 'oyoqqa turdi' is the most natural idiomatic response.
Match the usage of 'oyoqqa turish' to the situation.
Situation: A nation rebuilding after a war.
The idiom is used for large entities like nations or companies recovering.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
When to use
Medical
- • After surgery
- • After flu
- • After injury
Life
- • Graduation
- • First job
- • Moving out
Practice Bank
4 exercisesUzoq kasallikdan so'ng, u nihoyat _______ turdi.
The idiom always uses the dative case '-qa'.
Choose the best option:
Opening a business and 'standing up' implies financial stability.
A: Do'stingiz tuzalib qoldimi? B: Ha, rahmat, u allaqachon _______.
In the context of 'tuzalib qoldimi' (did he get better), 'oyoqqa turdi' is the most natural idiomatic response.
Situation: A nation rebuilding after a war.
The idiom is used for large entities like nations or companies recovering.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsYes, literally it is used for babies. 'Chaqalog'im oyoqqa turdi' is very common.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
'Sog'aymoq' just means to get healthy. 'Oyoqqa turish' implies you are now active and back to your normal life.
Yes, it is very common in news to say a country is 'standing on its feet' economically.
No, it can mean health, emotional stability, or financial independence.
Use the causative: 'Men uni oyoqqa turg'izdim.'
Yes, often as a metaphor for a hero rising after a defeat.
Yes, it means 'I need to get my life together' or 'I need to recover.'
Not exactly, but 'o'zini tiklab oldi' is a bit more casual in some contexts.
In Uzbek, 'oyoq' covers both foot and leg, but the idiom focuses on the base of support.
Related Phrases
Qadni rostlamoq
synonymTo straighten one's back/stature
O'zini tiklab olmoq
similarTo restore oneself
Mustaqil bo'lmoq
similarTo become independent
Tiz cho'kmoq
contrastTo kneel down
Yotib qolmoq
contrastTo become bedridden
Oyoqqa turg'izmoq
builds onTo help someone stand up
