Meaning
Confirming that something is right.
Cultural Background
In Uzbek culture, calling someone a 'to'g'ri odam' (a straight person) is one of the highest compliments, meaning they are honest and have high integrity. In markets (bozor), 'to'g'ri narx' (a straight price) refers to a fair, non-inflated price. It implies the seller is not trying to cheat you. Classical poets like Alisher Navoi often used the metaphor of the 'straight arrow' to represent the path of truth and the 'curved bow' to represent falsehood. On Uzbek Telegram channels, 'To'g'ri' is often used as a one-word reaction to news or quotes that resonate with the public.
The 'To'ppa' Trick
Add 'to'ppa-' to the beginning to sound like a native speaker when you really agree with someone. It shows enthusiasm!
Not for 'Yes'
Remember: if someone asks you a question starting with 'Do you...', don't answer with 'To'g'ri'.
Meaning
Confirming that something is right.
The 'To'ppa' Trick
Add 'to'ppa-' to the beginning to sound like a native speaker when you really agree with someone. It shows enthusiasm!
Not for 'Yes'
Remember: if someone asks you a question starting with 'Do you...', don't answer with 'To'g'ri'.
Body Language
When saying 'To'g'ri' in agreement, a slight single nod of the head makes it much more natural.
Test Yourself
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.
Sizning javobingiz ____. (Your answer is correct.)
When validating an answer, 'to'g'ri' is the standard term.
Fill in the blank to give directions.
Ko'chadan ____ yuring, keyin chapga buriling.
In directions, 'to'g'ri' means 'straight'.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
A: Toshkent juda chiroyli shahar, shundaymi? B: ____, menga ham juda yoqadi.
'To'g'ri' is used here to agree with the opinion that Tashkent is beautiful.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are telling a taxi driver not to turn.
'To'g'riga haydang' means 'Drive straight'.
Match the Uzbek word with its English equivalent.
Match the following:
Basic vocabulary matching.
🎉 Score: /5
Visual Learning Aids
To'g'ri vs. Ha
Practice Bank
5 exercisesSizning javobingiz ____. (Your answer is correct.)
When validating an answer, 'to'g'ri' is the standard term.
Ko'chadan ____ yuring, keyin chapga buriling.
In directions, 'to'g'ri' means 'straight'.
A: Toshkent juda chiroyli shahar, shundaymi? B: ____, menga ham juda yoqadi.
'To'g'ri' is used here to agree with the opinion that Tashkent is beautiful.
Situation: You are telling a taxi driver not to turn.
'To'g'riga haydang' means 'Drive straight'.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Basic vocabulary matching.
🎉 Score: /5
Frequently Asked Questions
12 questionsYes, 'To'g'riga' or 'To'g'ri' is the standard way to give directions for going straight.
'To'g'ri' is 'correct/right', while 'Rost' is 'true'. You say 'To'g'ri javob' (correct answer) but 'Rost gap' (true story).
The most natural way is 'Siz haqsiz', but 'To'g'ri aytdingiz' (You said it correctly) is also very common.
It is neutral and can be used in any setting, from a market to a university.
It's a deep throat sound, like the French 'r'. Practice by making a soft gargling sound.
By adding '-lik', it becomes 'To'g'rilik', which means 'honesty' or 'integrity'.
It's an emphatic version meaning 'Exactly right' or 'Spot on'.
Younger people often use the English/Russian loanword 'Fakt' in similar contexts.
Yes, 'To'g'ri kelmoq' means 'to fit' (e.g., 'Bu ko'ylak menga to'g'ri keldi').
You can say 'Bu noto'g'ri' or 'Bu to'g'ri emas'.
No, 'right hand' is 'o'ng qo'l'. 'To'g'ri' only means 'straight' or 'correct'.
Yes, if someone says 'It's not raining,' and they are right, you can say 'To'g'ri'.
Related Phrases
To'ppa-to'g'ri
specialized formAbsolutely correct
Noto'g'ri
contrastIncorrect / Wrong
To'g'ri kelmoq
builds onTo fit / To be suitable
To'g'ridan-to'g'ri
specialized formDirectly / Live
Rost
synonymTrue
