Significado
Complimenting the taste of food.
Contexto cultural
It is common to say 'Qo'lingiz dard ko'rmasin' (May your hands never see pain) after saying 'Mazali ekan' to a cook. Leaving a small amount of food on the plate used to be a sign that you are full, but today, finishing everything and saying 'Mazali ekan' is the best compliment. Even for tea, which is served first, you should say 'Mazali ekan' or 'Choy zo'r ekan' to acknowledge the host's hospitality. Vendors will often give you a 'tatib ko'rish' (taste test). Saying 'Mazali ekan' is expected before you start bargaining.
The First Bite Rule
Say it after the very first bite to show you were eagerly anticipating the taste.
Don't overdo it
Saying it once or twice is polite. Saying it after every single bite might seem insincere.
Significado
Complimenting the taste of food.
The First Bite Rule
Say it after the very first bite to show you were eagerly anticipating the taste.
Don't overdo it
Saying it once or twice is polite. Saying it after every single bite might seem insincere.
Add 'Juda'
Adding 'juda' (very) makes the compliment feel much warmer: 'Juda mazali ekan!'
The Hand Gesture
Often accompanied by a slight nod and placing the right hand over the heart as a sign of respect.
Teste-se
Complete the sentence with the correct word for 'delicious'.
Bu palov juda ___ ekan.
'Mazali' is the specific word for 'tasty' or 'delicious' in Uzbek.
Which particle shows you just discovered the food is good?
Ovqat mazali ___.
'Ekan' is used to express a newly discovered state or sensation.
What should you say after tasting the food?
Mezbon: 'Oshdan oling.' Siz: (tasting) 'Rahmat, ___!'
It is the polite way to compliment the host's food.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a restaurant and the soup is great.
'Sho'rva' means soup.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
What can be 'Mazali'?
Meals
- • Osh
- • Somsa
- • Shashlik
Drinks
- • Choy
- • Kofe
- • Sharbat
Fruits
- • Uzum
- • Qovun
- • Anor
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosBu palov juda ___ ekan.
'Mazali' is the specific word for 'tasty' or 'delicious' in Uzbek.
Ovqat mazali ___.
'Ekan' is used to express a newly discovered state or sensation.
Mezbon: 'Oshdan oling.' Siz: (tasting) 'Rahmat, ___!'
It is the polite way to compliment the host's food.
You are at a restaurant and the soup is great.
'Sho'rva' means soup.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasYes, it works for tea, juice, or coffee. For water, it's less common unless the water is exceptionally cold or fresh.
'Shirin' literally means sweet, but in many regions, it's used for any delicious food. 'Mazali' is more universal.
It's better to say 'To'ydim' (I'm full) or focus on the hospitality rather than lying, but 'Mazali ekan' is the 'polite lie' of choice if needed.
Use 'Mazali ko'rinyapti'.
Technically no, but 'Mazali' alone sounds like a label. 'Mazali ekan' sounds like a reaction.
No, for smell use 'Shirin hid kelyapti' (A sweet smell is coming).
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your younger brother.
The opposite is 'Bemaza' or 'Mazasi yo'q'.
Both! If the cook is present, say it to them. If not, tell the waiter so they can pass it on.
Yes, it is very common for fresh fruits like melons and grapes.
Frases relacionadas
Shirin ekan
synonymIt is sweet/delicious
Lazzatli ekan
synonymIt is flavorful/exquisite
Mazza qildim
builds onI enjoyed it / I had a great time
Osh bo'lsin
contrastMay it be health to you
Yoqimli ishtaha
similarBon appétit
