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1. بولىدۇ

   Bolidu

   That is fine

   Usage

   The commonest way to say something is allowed or fine; usable with staff, drivers, elders — anyone

2. ماقۇل

   Maqul

   Agreed

   Usage

   A polite acknowledgement, safe with elders and strangers

3. ئوبدان

   Obdan

   Good / Nice

   Usage

   Everyday casual praise for a dish or a job done; fine with anyone, though yaxshi suits a formal setting better

4. نېمە گەپ؟

   Néme gep?

   What's up?

   Usage

   Literally "what talk?" — an opener between friends. Avoid it with shop staff or elders, where it sounds like an interrogation

5. ھەئە

   He'e

   Yeah

   Usage

   A casual yes, for friends your own age. With an elder use a polite answer such as maqul instead

6. راستمۇ؟

   Rastmu?

   Really?

   Usage

   For an surprised follow-up question; fine with anyone, but smile so it does not read as doubting them

7. ۋاي

   Way

   Wow!

   Usage

   An interjection of surprise, good or bad. Fine in front of anyone

8. ھېچقىسى يوق

   Héchqisi yoq

   No problem

   Usage

   The reply when someone apologises; usable with anyone and it eases the moment

9. بارايلى

   Barayli

   Let's go

   Usage

   The signal to set off, used between friends. To a driver it can sound like rushing them

10. دوستۇم

    Dostum

    My friend

    Usage

    A friendly form of address for peers; not used towards elders

11. ئاكا

    Aka

    Brother (to an older man)

    Usage

    The respectful way to address an older man — staff, drivers. Name + aka is normal; for a woman use acha

12. ئاچا

    Acha

    Sister (to an older woman)

    Usage

    The respectful way to address an older woman, used at markets and eateries

13. ئۇكام

    Ukam

    Little brother

    Usage

    An affectionate address for someone younger; only use it with people clearly younger than you

14. خەير

    Xeyr

    Bye

    Usage

    A casual goodbye; xeyr xosh is the fuller, more polite form

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