Language/Southern-uzbek/Vocabulary/Drinks
Hi Southern Uzbek learners! 😊
In this lesson, we are going to learn about the most common drinks in Southern Uzbek. As with any language, understanding the food and drink culture is essential. Uzbekistan has a variety of non-alcoholic drinks which are found all over the country. Therefore, it is important to know about these drinks and how they are prepared.
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Refreshment Drinks[edit | edit source]
Refreshment drinks are popular in Southern Uzbek, especially in the hot summer season. Some of the popular drinks are:
| Southern Uzbek | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| шарбат | sh'rbat | Fruit Cordial |
| сут | sut | Milk |
| Айран | ayran | Ayran (Yoghurt drink) |
Examples in Culture[edit | edit source]
- "Sharbat" is commonly served during the summer and is made by mixing sugar and distilled water. Different types of Sharbat are available in Uzbekistan, such as "Goroxoba", "Kudrati Sharbat", "Boburuq".
- Uzbek Ayran is one of the most popular drinks in Uzbekistan. It is made up of yogurt and water, and sometimes salt is added for taste.
Tea and Coffee[edit | edit source]
Coffee and tea shops are famous in Uzbekistan. Tea is a drink that is common all over Uzbekistan, and it served in many homes during celebrations. Coffee is very popular, and a number of coffee shops have been opened up in Uzbekistan.
| Southern Uzbek | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| чой | cho'y | Tea |
| кофе | kofe | Coffee |
Examples in Culture[edit | edit source]
- Uzbeki people have their own way of making tea. Tea is brewed in a special pot called a "Samovar."
- Coffee is popular in many cafes, and it is common to see people drinking coffee and chatting with friends.
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: Менинг қафем қандай? (Mening qafem qanday?) (How is my coffee?)
- Person 2: Кулган дегандан кейин муваффақият бўлади. (Kulgan degandan keyin muvaffaqiyat bo'ladi.) (You will be successful after drinking it.)
Soft Drinks[edit | edit source]
Soft drinks such as Coca Cola, Pepsi, and Sprite are available all over Uzbekistan. However, there are some local drinks that are worth trying out.
| Southern Uzbek | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| сиқанжабин | siqanjabim | Lemonade |
| набат | nabat | Crystal Sugar Drink |
Examples in Culture[edit | edit source]
- "Siqanjabim" is a traditional Uzbek drink, and it is made up of lemon and sugar.
- "Nabat" is a hot fizzy crystal sugar drink that is very popular in Uzbekistan.
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: Наққош бевафо сўзлар билан карши унланмоқмимда. Сиқанжабин ичайми? (Naqqosh bevafa so'zlari bilan qarshi unlanmoqtimda. Siqanjabin ichaymi?) (I feel bad because of my unfaithful words. Could we have some lemonade?)
- Person 2: Ажабланди. Бола таомини чиқарар эканмиз. (Ajablandi. Bola ta'omini chiqarar eknamiz.) (Sure. We can have some food with it.)
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
To conclude, drinks are an essential part of Uzbek culture, and being familiar with Uzbek language terms for them is important. Understanding the culture and the way of preparing these drinks will help you get closer to experiencing Uzbekistan itself. To improve your Southern Uzbek Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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Sources[edit | edit source]
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