Practical Phrases

Hello / Good morning / Good evening

A polite greeting usable any time of day. It also carries the meaning of "How are you?"

Thank you

The most common way to express gratitude.

Goodbye

A parting greeting. Sometimes pronounced "hoş".

How are you?

Also used as a polite "Hello," but literally asks "Are you well?"

I'm well.

Means "I'm fine" or "Good" — used as a reply or to describe a state.

Please. / Here you go.

Used when offering something or making a request, with the nuance of "please" or "here you go." The final "t" is often pronounced softly.

Excuse me. / I'm sorry.

Used widely for getting attention or apologizing, much like the Japanese "sumimasen."

You're welcome.

A reply to gratitude. Literally carries the nuance of "it's nothing."

Nice to meet you.

A polite expression used when meeting someone for the first time.

Yes.

Used as an affirmative reply.

No.

Used as a negative reply.

What is your name?

The basic phrase for asking someone's name when first meeting.

Good evening.

A greeting used in the evening. Literally "a good evening."

It's been a while.

A polite phrase used when seeing someone after some time apart.

See you again.

Used when parting or promising to meet again.

Welcome.

A welcoming phrase used when inviting someone into a home, event, or specific place.

Have a good day.

A polite parting greeting wishing the other person a good day.

Take care.

A common parting expression showing concern for the other person's health and safety.

How much is this?

The basic phrase for asking the price.

Can you give me a discount?

Useful when bargaining at a market (bazaar).

I'll take this, please.

Used to politely request a specific item.

Can I try this on?

An essential phrase when shopping for clothes.

Do you have other colors?

Useful when asking about product variations.

Do you accept credit cards?

Used when asking about payment methods.

Do you have a larger size?

Useful when the item is too small or you need a different size.

Is this table available?

I'd like to order this.

Delicious!

Could I have the bill?

Literally "please bring the bill," used when asking for the check.

Thank you for the meal.

Literally "thank you, it was very good," a common way to express gratitude after a meal.

Please call a taxi.

A polite request form using "please."

Where does this bus go?

Useful at tourist spots or when transferring.

Where is the station?

The meaning may vary by context — "railway station" or "bus station."

To the airport, please.

A short phrase telling the driver your destination when taking a taxi or shared van.

A one-way ticket, please.

A round-trip ticket is "ئىككى تەرەپلىك بېلەت (ikki tereplik bëlet)."

I'd like to check in, please.

The first phrase you use when arriving at a hotel.

Is there a key for my room?

What time does breakfast start?

Could you keep my luggage?

Used when leaving luggage before check-in or after check-out.

I'd like to confirm my room reservation.

Is there a good restaurant nearby?

"بارمۇ" is the question form meaning "is there...?"

Is a late check-out possible?

"مۇمكىنمۇ؟" means "is it possible?"

Could you call a taxi for me?

"بېرەلەمسىز؟" is a polite request form meaning "could you do this for me?"

I'm from Japan.

Used to tell someone where you are from.

I'm a student.

A basic phrase for describing your occupation or status.

My hobby is reading.

Used to share your hobby. Replace "reading" with any other hobby.

My name is [name].

A basic self-introduction phrase. Replace [name] with your own name.

It's a pleasure to meet you.

A polite expression used in first-meeting greetings.

I live in [city].

Used to share where you live. Replace [city] with the name of your city.

I am a [profession].

Used when describing your occupation. Replace [profession] with the name of your job.

I'll arrive in 10 minutes.

What are your business hours?

It will take one hour.

What day of the week is it today?

Next Monday

"Next week" is "كېلەر ھەپتە (kéler hepte)" and "Monday" is "دۈشەنبە (düshenbe)."

What time does it start?

Used to ask the starting time of a meeting, movie, class, etc.

What time will it end?

Used to ask or confirm the scheduled end time.

What time is it now?

The most common and everyday way to ask for the current time.

What time shall we meet?

A common expression used when deciding or discussing meeting times.

What time do we leave?

Used when asking about the departure time together. For public transit departures, 'qozghilidu' can also be used.