Significado
Apologizing for not arriving on time.
Contexto cultural
Punctuality is flexible in social settings but becoming stricter in urban business environments. Always apologize even if the other person is also late. Traffic is the #1 excuse for being late. Mentioning 'probka' (traffic jam) is almost always accepted as a valid reason. Hospitality often causes lateness. If you are late because you were hosting a guest, it is culturally understood. Being 'late' is expected. Arriving exactly at the time on the invitation might mean you are the only one there.
Add 'Uzr'
Always add 'Uzr' (Sorry) before or after 'Kech qoldim' to sound polite.
Avoid 'Men kechman'
This is the most common mistake for English speakers. Avoid it at all costs!
Significado
Apologizing for not arriving on time.
Add 'Uzr'
Always add 'Uzr' (Sorry) before or after 'Kech qoldim' to sound polite.
Avoid 'Men kechman'
This is the most common mistake for English speakers. Avoid it at all costs!
Use 'Ozgina'
Saying 'Ozgina kech qoldim' (I'm a little late) sounds softer even if you are 20 minutes late.
Traffic is your friend
If you need an excuse, 'Yo'lda probka' (Traffic jam) is the most accepted reason in Tashkent.
Teste-se
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'kech qoldim'.
Men bugun dars___ kech qoldim.
In Uzbek, you are late 'to' somewhere, which requires the dative case suffix '-ga'.
Which sentence is the correct way to say 'I am late'?
Choose the correct option:
'Kech qoldim' is the standard idiomatic expression.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Nega darsga ____? B: Uzr, avtobus kelmadi.
The question is directed at 'you' (formal/plural), so 'kech qoldingiz' is correct.
Match the situation to the correct phrase.
Situation: You are late to a formal business meeting.
This is the most formal and appropriate way to apologize in a business setting.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Kech Qoldim vs Kech Bo'ldi
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosMen bugun dars___ kech qoldim.
In Uzbek, you are late 'to' somewhere, which requires the dative case suffix '-ga'.
Choose the correct option:
'Kech qoldim' is the standard idiomatic expression.
A: Nega darsga ____? B: Uzr, avtobus kelmadi.
The question is directed at 'you' (formal/plural), so 'kech qoldingiz' is correct.
Situation: You are late to a formal business meeting.
This is the most formal and appropriate way to apologize in a business setting.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
12 perguntasNo, it's a standard statement. It only becomes rude if you don't apologize or if you say it with a defiant tone.
Yes! 'Poyezdga kech qoldim' is the correct way to say you missed the train.
'Kech qoldim' is more common in speech; 'Kechikdim' is slightly more formal/literary.
Use the present continuous: 'Kech qolyapman'.
No, the '-m' at the end of 'qoldim' already tells us it's 'I'. 'Kech qoldim' is enough.
Say 'Kech qoldik'.
Not a specific word, but people often just say 'Kech-da' with a shrug.
Say 'Kechikkanim uchun uzr so'rayman'.
It's better to use 'Ulgurmadim' (I didn't make it) for deadlines, but 'Kech qoldim' is understood.
It reflects the idea of being left behind by the time that has already passed.
In business, yes. In social life, there is more 'leeway'.
Say 'Kech qolma' (informal) or 'Kech qolmang' (formal).
Frases relacionadas
Kechikmoq
synonymTo be late (more formal)
Ulgurmoq
contrastTo be in time / To manage
Vaqtida kelmoq
contrastTo come on time
Kech bo'ldi
similarIt is late (time of day)
Vaqtni boy bermoq
builds onTo waste time
Shoshilmoq
similarTo hurry
