LingoflyMorning at the bazaar
A short text in Uzbek at level A2. The translation sits next to it: reading with a dictionary is still too early at this level, and without support it will not happen at all. Today we are going to the bazaar. The bazaar is close, and there is a bus too. Apples and oranges are very tasty. The…
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- Bugun biz bozorga boramiz. Bozor yaqin, avtobus ham bor. Olma va apelsin juda mazali. Non issiq. Goʻsht qimmat, lekin kerak. Ona sut istaydi.Today we are going to the bazaar. The bazaar is close, and there is a bus too. Apples and oranges are very tasty. The flatbread is hot. Meat is expensive but necessary. Mom wants milk.
Comprehension questions
The questions are asked in Russian on purpose: we test your understanding of the text, not your ability to read the question.
- Where are they going today?
- Is the bazaar far?
- What is very tasty?
- What does mom want?
Frequently asked
What level do you need to read this text in Uzbek?
A2. That means: you know the letters and have a stock of everyday words — about two or three hundred.
How to read a text in an unfamiliar language usefully?
First all the way through without peeking at the translation — just to catch the familiar words. Then with the translation. Then all the way through again: the second pass brings noticeably more, and that feeling matters more than any rule.