Feelings

1. خۇشالمەن

   Xushalmen

   I am glad

   Usage

   Show it on hearing good news or in response to hospitality; safe with anyone

2. بەختلىكمەن

   Bextlikmen

   I am happy

   Usage

   It describes contentment with life rather than a passing mood — good for summing up a trip

3. كۈلكىلىك

   Külkilik

   Funny

   Usage

   For a joke or a situation; aimed at a person it can sound like calling them ridiculous

4. ھاياجانلاندىم

   Hayajanlandim

   I am excited

   Usage

   About something coming up; a warm reply to someone who has invited you

5. پەخىرلىنىمەن

   Pexirlinimen

   I am proud

   Usage

   To praise someone, extend it to sizdin pexirlinimen — I am proud of you

6. خاتىرجەم بولدۇم

   Xatirjem boldum

   I feel relieved

   Usage

   Show it when a worry lifts — a lost item found, arriving safely

7. سىزنى ياخشى كۆرىمەن

   Sizni yaxshi körimen

   I like you

   Usage

   The polite form; with a close friend say séni yaxshi körimen. Not for strangers or elders

8. ماڭا ياقىدۇ

   Manga yaqidu

   I like it

   Usage

   For food, music, scenery. Said about a person it hints at romance, so keep it to things

9. سىزنى سېغىندىم

   Sizni séghindim

   I miss you

   Usage

   The polite form; with a close friend say séni séghindim. Show it when parting or meeting again

10. قايغۇلۇقمەن

    Qayghuluqmen

    I am sad

    Usage

    A gentle way to say you are down; usable with anyone

11. ئەپسۇس

    Epsus

    What a pity

    Usage

    A one-word reaction when plans fall through; polite with anyone

12. كۆڭلۈم قالدى

    Könglüm qaldi

    I am disappointed

    Usage

    Literally "my heart was left behind" — the set phrase for dashed expectations. It can sound accusing, so aim it at the situation

13. يالغۇزمەن

    Yalghuzmen

    I feel lonely

    Usage

    For feeling alone while travelling; better shown only to someone you have got to know

14. ئاچچىقىم كەلدى

    Achchiqim keldi

    I am angry

    Usage

    A strong statement — save it for real trouble such as a fare dispute, to state the problem without insulting anyone

15. بىزار بولدۇم

    Bizar boldum

    I am fed up

    Usage

    Irritation after a long wait; pointed at a person it stings, so present it as your own state

16. قورقىمەن

    Qorqimen

    I am scared

    Usage

    For a concrete fear — heights, dogs, a dark road — and as a cue to ask someone to walk with you

17. ھەيران قالدىم

    Heyran qaldim

    I am surprised

    Usage

    Neutral — it covers pleasant and unpleasant surprise alike, and is safe with anyone

18. ئەنسىرەيمەن

    Ensireymen

    I am worried

    Usage

    For anxiety about luggage, time, or your health; it works as a lead-in to asking for help

19. خىجىل بولدۇم

    Xijil boldum

    I am embarrassed

    Usage

    After a slip-up, or when you feel you are imposing on a host — in the latter case it sounds polite

20. زېرىكتىم

    Zériktim

    I am bored

    Usage

    For a long wait. Do not aim it at someone who is showing you around

21. چارچىدىم

    Charchidim

    I am tired

    Usage

    A polite way to signal you want to wrap up sightseeing; safe with anyone

22. ئۇيقۇم كېلىۋاتىدۇ

    Uyqum kéliwatidu

    I am sleepy

    Usage

    A reason to excuse yourself on a night train or at a long dinner

23. ئەھۋالىم ياخشى

    Ehwalim yaxshi

    I am fine

    Usage

    The standard answer to yaxshimusiz? — how are you. Safe with anyone

24. ئۆزۈمنى ياخشى ھېس قىلمايمەن

    Özümni yaxshi hés qilmaymen

    I feel unwell

    Usage

    Show it as is at a clinic or your lodging; combine it with a card from the Body Parts category to point out where

25. مىننەتدارمەن

    Minnetdarmen

    I am grateful

    Usage

    Heavier than rehmet; good to show to someone who has really helped you, as you part

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