Signification
Said to someone leaving for a trip.
Contexte culturel
It is common to say this even if the person is only leaving for 5 minutes. It shows you care about their safety at all times. The concept of 'Oq yo'l' (White path) is often paired with this. White symbolizes purity and luck in Turkic cultures. Elders often add a 'duo' (blessing) after saying this, touching their face in a 'fotiha' gesture. In Tashkent, you might hear the Russian 'Davay' added before the phrase in informal settings.
The 'Return' Rule
Always include 'keling' if you expect to see the person again. It makes the goodbye much warmer.
Don't be the 'Goer'
If you are leaving, never say this. It's the #1 mistake that makes locals laugh (kindly).
Signification
Said to someone leaving for a trip.
The 'Return' Rule
Always include 'keling' if you expect to see the person again. It makes the goodbye much warmer.
Don't be the 'Goer'
If you are leaving, never say this. It's the #1 mistake that makes locals laugh (kindly).
Add a destination
Adding the destination (e.g., 'Bozorga yaxshi borib keling') makes you sound much more fluent and natural.
Hand over heart
When saying this formally, placing your right hand over your heart adds a layer of deep traditional respect.
Teste-toi
Complete the phrase for a formal situation.
Yaxshi borib _______.
The polite form requires the '-ing' suffix.
Your friend is leaving for London. What do you say?
A: Men Londonga ketyapman. B: ________
'Yaxshi borib keling' is the correct wish for someone leaving on a trip.
Match the phrase to the person.
Who says 'Yaxshi borib keling'?
It is always said by the one who remains behind.
Complete the dialogue.
Anvar: Men bozorga ketyapman. Dilshod: Mayli, ________. Anvar: Yaxshi qoling.
This completes the standard exchange of departure.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesYaxshi borib _______.
The polite form requires the '-ing' suffix.
A: Men Londonga ketyapman. B: ________
'Yaxshi borib keling' is the correct wish for someone leaving on a trip.
Who says 'Yaxshi borib keling'?
It is always said by the one who remains behind.
Anvar: Men bozorga ketyapman. Dilshod: Mayli, ________. Anvar: Yaxshi qoling.
This completes the standard exchange of departure.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, it is perfectly polite and professional. Use the full 'keling' form.
Usually, it's too much for that. Just a smile or 'Mayli' is enough.
It's not rude, but it's very informal. Only use it with close friends or children.
The person leaving usually says 'Rahmat, yaxshi qoling' (Thank you, stay well).
No, use 'Oq yo'l' or 'Yaxshi boring' if they aren't coming back.
No, it works for any mode of transport.
Yes, very common. Often abbreviated as 'Yaxshi borib keling!'
'Borib' is a converb meaning 'having gone'. 'Boring' would mean 'Go!' (command). The converb links it to 'coming'.
Yes, but the exact phrasing varies. In Kazakh, it's 'Jaqsı barıp kel'.
Stick to 'Xayr' (Goodbye) to be safe.
Expressions liées
Yaxshi qoling
contrastStay well
Oq yo'l
similarWhite path / Safe journey
Sog'-salomat bo'ling
builds onBe healthy and safe
Ko'rishguncha
similarUntil we meet again
Xayr
similarGoodbye
