Signification
Lacking resources to do something.
Contexte culturel
Hospitality is a core value. Being 'qo'li kalta' is a source of genuine social pain because it prevents one from being a good host. In these ancient merchant cities, the idiom is often used with a specific 'sigh' to indicate that the market prices are currently too high for the common person. Young people use it ironically when they want to avoid going to an expensive cafe, often pairing it with a joke about waiting for 'oylik' (monthly salary).
Politeness Pro-Tip
Use this when you want to say 'no' to a beggar or a salesperson without being rude. It shows you have the heart to help, but not the means.
Avoid Literalism
If you see someone with a short arm, do NOT use this phrase. Use 'nogironligi bor' or describe the physical attribute directly.
Signification
Lacking resources to do something.
Politeness Pro-Tip
Use this when you want to say 'no' to a beggar or a salesperson without being rude. It shows you have the heart to help, but not the means.
Avoid Literalism
If you see someone with a short arm, do NOT use this phrase. Use 'nogironligi bor' or describe the physical attribute directly.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct possessive suffix for 'qo'l'.
Mening pulim yo'q, shuning uchun qo'l___ kalta.
Since the subject is 'Mening' (My), the suffix must be '-im'.
Which situation best fits the idiom 'qo'li kalta'?
Anvar wants to help his friend pay for surgery, but Anvar is unemployed.
This idiom describes a lack of financial resources to help.
Complete the dialogue.
- Qarz berib tura olasizmi? - Kechirasiz, hozircha ...
'Qo'lim kalta' is the polite way to decline a loan request.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesMening pulim yo'q, shuning uchun qo'l___ kalta.
Since the subject is 'Mening' (My), the suffix must be '-im'.
Anvar wants to help his friend pay for surgery, but Anvar is unemployed.
This idiom describes a lack of financial resources to help.
- Qarz berib tura olasizmi? - Kechirasiz, hozircha ...
'Qo'lim kalta' is the polite way to decline a loan request.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsNo, it's generally seen as a sympathetic or neutral idiom. However, don't say it directly to a superior unless you are explaining a budget constraint.
Yes! 'Kompaniyamizning qo'li kalta' is very common in business.
Expressions liées
Qo'li uzun
contrastTo have a lot of influence or connections.
Cho'ntagi baquvvat
contrastTo have a 'strong pocket' (very rich).
Burni ko'tarilgan
similarArrogant (nose is raised).
