Book 1 · Unit 4

mos, to'g'ri, muvofiq

When a thing is appropriate, it is right or normal.

“It’s appropriate to wear a suit when you go to the office.”

yaqinlashmaslik, chetda turmoq

To avoid something is to stay away from it.

“Avoid the broken bottle on the floor.”

o'zini tutmoq, odob saqlamoq

To behave is to act in a particular way, especially to be good.

“She always behaves well when her father is around.”

xotirjam

When someone is calm, they do not get excited or upset.

“A nice warm bath makes me feel so calm.”

tashvish, g'am

Concern is a feeling of worry.

“I was filled with concern after reading the newspaper.”

xursand, shod

To be content is to be happy and not want more.

“The baby looked very content sitting on the floor.”

umid qilmoq, ishonmoq, kutmoq

If you expect something to happen, you believe it will happen.

“I expect the bus to be here very soon.”

tez-tez

When something happens frequently, it happens often.

“We meet frequently, either at the beginning or ending of the week.”

odat

A habit is a thing that you do often.

“Smoking is a bad habit that can kill you.”

ta'lim bermoq; ko'rsatma bermoq

To instruct is to teach.

“My teacher instructs us in several subjects.”

masala, muammo

An issue is an important topic.

“The men spoke about issues that were important to the people.”

hech qancha

None means not any of someone or something.

“He spent all his money. There is none left.”

sabrli, toqatli

If a person is patient, they don’t become angry or upset easily.

“I had to be patient and wait until 5 o’clock to leave.”

ijobiy, porloq

If something is positive, it is good.

“She has a positive future ahead of her after finishing college.”

jazolamoq

To punish means to make someone suffer for breaking the rules or laws.

“To punish me, my teacher had me stand in the corner.”

vakil bo'lmoq, vakillik qilmoq

To represent is to speak or act for a person or group.

“My lawyer will represent me in court.”

silkitmoq, siltamoq; silkinmoq

To shake is to move back and forth or up and down quickly.

“When people shake hands, it usually means they agree.”

tarqalmoq; surkamoq, surtmoq

To spread is to move quickly to more places.

“I like to spread butter on my toast.”

sayr qilmoq, aylanib kelmoq

To stroll means to walk slowly and calmly.

“My dog and I strolled through the park today.”

qishloq, ovul

A village is a very small town.

“There are only a few houses in my village.”