Uzbekistan phrasebook: practical phrases for everyday travel
If you only memorize a small set, start with greetings, directions, payment, and help phrases. Keep them as screenshots offline for airport, taxi, station, and market use.
Arrival and transfer
| Situation | Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Greeting | Assalomu alaykum | Hello |
| Thanks | Rahmat | Thank you |
| Airport transfer | Aeroportga / Aeroportdan | To the airport / From the airport |
| Hotel destination | Mehmonxona | Hotel |
| Stop here | Shu yerda to’xtang | Stop here |
Taxi and direction
| Situation | Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Where is…? | …qayerda? | Where is …? |
| Go straight | To’g’ri boring | Go straight |
| Left / Right | Chapga / O’ngga | Left / Right |
| Too expensive | Juda qimmat | Too expensive |
| Please wait | Iltimos, kuting | Please wait |
Hotel and accommodation
| Situation | Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| I have a booking | Bronim bor | I have a booking |
| Passport | Pasport | Passport |
| Registration | Ro’yxatdan o’tkazish | Registration |
| Check-in / Check-out | Kirish / Chiqish | Check-in / Check-out |
| Wi-Fi password | Wi-Fi paroli | Wi-Fi password |
Food and restaurant
| Situation | Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| One portion, please | Bir porsiya, iltimos | One portion, please |
| Without meat | Go’shtsiz | Without meat |
| Not spicy | Achchiq emas | Not spicy |
| Water | Suv | Water |
| Bill, please | Hisob, iltimos | Bill, please |
Market and shopping
| Situation | Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| How much? | Qancha turadi? | How much is it? |
| Lower price? | Arzonroq bo’ladimi? | Can it be cheaper? |
| Card payment? | Karta bilan to’lash mumkinmi? | Can I pay by card? |
| Bag | Paket | Bag |
| Receipt | Chek | Receipt |
Urgent help
| Situation | Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Help | Yordam bering | Help |
| I need a doctor | Menga shifokor kerak | I need a doctor |
| Police | Politsiya | Police |
| I lost my passport | Pasportimni yo’qotdim | I lost my passport |
| Please call this number | Iltimos, shu raqamga qo’ng’iroq qiling | Please call this number |
How to use this phrasebook
- Save the page offline before city transfers.
- Keep the top 10 phrases in one screenshot for fast access.
- Use short phrases first; gestures and map pins help.
- For compliance matters, combine simple phrases with written hotel or visa details.
Related Links
- Uzbekistan trip planner
- First-time Uzbekistan decisions
- Registration and eMehmon
- SIM card guide
- Transport guide
FAQ
Do I need fluent Uzbek or Russian to travel in Uzbekistan?
No. A compact phrase set plus map pins and clear booking details is enough for most trips.
Which 5 phrases should I memorize first?
Start with: greeting, thanks, “how much”, “where is”, and “bill please”.
Should I keep phrases online only?
No. Keep them offline as screenshots, especially for transfer days and arrival windows.