Significado
Doing something incorrectly.
Contexto cultural
Admitting a mistake is seen as a sign of 'kamtarlik' (humility), which is a highly valued trait in Uzbek society. In Uzbek schools, 'xato' is often associated with red ink. Teachers emphasize 'xatosiz yozish' (writing without mistakes) as a primary goal. When correcting an elder's mistake, Uzbeks use very indirect language to avoid 'hurmatsizlik' (disrespect). In the modern Uzbek workplace, 'xato qilish' is becoming more accepted as part of the 'start-up' or 'innovation' mindset, though traditional hierarchies still struggle with it.
Don't overthink it
If you aren't sure which word for 'mistake' to use, 'xato qilish' is almost always correct and understood.
Pronunciation matters
Make sure to pronounce the 'X' and 'Q' clearly. If you say 'Kato' instead of 'Xato', people might not understand you.
Significado
Doing something incorrectly.
Don't overthink it
If you aren't sure which word for 'mistake' to use, 'xato qilish' is almost always correct and understood.
Pronunciation matters
Make sure to pronounce the 'X' and 'Q' clearly. If you say 'Kato' instead of 'Xato', people might not understand you.
Use with 'uzr'
Pairing 'Xato qildim' with 'Uzr' (Sorry) is the fastest way to sound like a polite, native speaker.
Teste-se
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'qilmoq' in the past tense.
Kecha men imtihonda xato ______.
Since the subject is 'men' (I), the verb must be 'qildim'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'Don't make a mistake'?
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'Xato qilma' is the standard imperative form.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Siz bu yerda xato qildingiz. B: Uzr, men ______.
The most natural response to being told you made a mistake is to admit it.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You made a mistake in a formal report.
'Xatoga yo'l qo'ymoq' is the most appropriate for formal/professional contexts.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosKecha men imtihonda xato ______.
Since the subject is 'men' (I), the verb must be 'qildim'.
...
'Xato qilma' is the standard imperative form.
A: Siz bu yerda xato qildingiz. B: Uzr, men ______.
The most natural response to being told you made a mistake is to admit it.
You made a mistake in a formal report.
'Xatoga yo'l qo'ymoq' is the most appropriate for formal/professional contexts.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasNo, 'xato qilish' is for unintentional errors. For crimes, use 'jinoyat qilish'.
It is neutral. It works in both formal and informal settings.
You can say 'Katta xato qildim'.
'Xato' is the act or the specific error. 'Xatolik' is more abstract, like 'erroneousness' or a 'technical glitch'.
No, that means 'I am a mistake'. Say 'Men xato qildim'.
Yes, 'qovun tushirmoq' is a funny slang way to say someone made a big blunder.
No, Uzbek uses the locative suffix -da. For example, 'imtihonda' (in the exam).
Yes, Turkish uses 'hata', and Kazakh uses 'qate'. They are all related.
Yes, 'xato raqam' is correct.
Use the verb 'tuzatmoq': 'Xatoni tuzatmoq'.
Frases relacionadas
Adashmoq
synonymTo get lost or be mistaken.
Yanglishmoq
synonymTo be mistaken.
To'g'ri qilmoq
contrastTo do something correctly.
Xatoni tuzatmoq
builds onTo correct a mistake.
