A1 Expression 正式

Keling

Please come in

意思

A polite invitation to enter a home or room.

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文化背景

When saying 'Keling', it is customary to offer the guest 'non' (bread) and tea immediately. Refusing the first offer of tea is common, so the host will usually ask 'Keling' and offer tea at least three times. The threshold of the door is considered a boundary. You should never shake hands or say 'Keling' while standing directly on the threshold; either stay outside or step fully inside. In these historic cities, 'Keling' might be followed by 'Salomat bo'ling' (Be healthy) as a way of wishing the guest well as they enter your home. In Tashkent, 'Keling' is used rapidly in service industries. You will hear it dozens of times a day from waiters, taxi drivers, and shopkeepers.

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The Double Keling

Saying 'Keling, keling' makes you sound like a native speaker who is genuinely excited to see their guest.

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Watch the 'L'

The Uzbek 'L' is clear and light. Don't make it too 'dark' or 'heavy' like in the English word 'ball'.

意思

A polite invitation to enter a home or room.

🎯

The Double Keling

Saying 'Keling, keling' makes you sound like a native speaker who is genuinely excited to see their guest.

⚠️

Watch the 'L'

The Uzbek 'L' is clear and light. Don't make it too 'dark' or 'heavy' like in the English word 'ball'.

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Hand on Heart

Always use your right hand when gesturing with 'Keling'. Using the left hand is considered impolite.

自我测试

Fill in the blank to politely invite your teacher into the classroom.

Assalomu alaykum, ustoz! Marhamat, ______.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: keling

You must use the polite '-ing' suffix for a teacher.

Match the phrase to the correct situation.

Match 'Keling, oshga!' to the situation.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: When you are eating pilaf and see a friend

It is a classic Uzbek invitation to join a meal.

Complete the dialogue.

Host: Xush kelibsiz! Guest: Rahmat. Host: ________, o'tiring.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Keling

The host follows the welcome with an invitation to come in and sit.

Which of these is the MOST warm and encouraging?

Pick the warmest invitation:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Kelavering

The '-avering' suffix adds a sense of 'don't hesitate, just come right in'.

🎉 得分: /4

视觉学习工具

Where to use Keling

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Home

  • Guests
  • Neighbors
  • Family
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Work

  • Clients
  • Colleagues
  • Visitors
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Public

  • Shops
  • Taxis
  • Restaurants

练习题库

4 练习
Fill in the blank to politely invite your teacher into the classroom. Fill Blank A1

Assalomu alaykum, ustoz! Marhamat, ______.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: keling

You must use the polite '-ing' suffix for a teacher.

Match the phrase to the correct situation. situation_matching A2

Match 'Keling, oshga!' to the situation.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: When you are eating pilaf and see a friend

It is a classic Uzbek invitation to join a meal.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

Host: Xush kelibsiz! Guest: Rahmat. Host: ________, o'tiring.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Keling

The host follows the welcome with an invitation to come in and sit.

Which of these is the MOST warm and encouraging? Choose B1

Pick the warmest invitation:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Kelavering

The '-avering' suffix adds a sense of 'don't hesitate, just come right in'.

🎉 得分: /4

常见问题

10 个问题

No, it's used in shops, offices, parks, and even online. It's an invitation to any space.

Yes, it is perfectly polite and respectful for a professional setting.

'Keling' is 'Please come in' (the action), while 'Xush kelibsiz' is 'Welcome' (the greeting).

'Kelavering' is more informal and warmer. It suggests the guest shouldn't worry about being a bother.

Yes, but 'Kelinglar' is more grammatically correct for a group.

You should say 'Rahmat' (Thank you) or 'Assalomu alaykum' if you haven't greeted them yet.

Yes, if you are inviting someone to a meeting or an event.

Sometimes! 'Keling, gaplashaylik' means 'Come, let's talk.'

Yes, it is a universal word across all Uzbek dialects.

You can, but 'Kel' is more natural for children.

相关表达

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Xush kelibsiz

similar

Welcome

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Marhamat

builds on

Please / After you

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Kiring

specialized form

Enter

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Kelavering

specialized form

Keep coming / Come right in

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Ket

contrast

Go away

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