LingoflyThe family tree
A short text in Uzbek at level A1. 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. I live with my kin in one city. My elder brother lives with his spouse nearby; they have two children — my nephews…
Text
- Men qarindoshlarim bilan bir shaharda yashayman. Katta akam turmush oʻrtogʻi bilan yashaydi, ularning ikki bolasi bor — mening jiyanlarim, egizaklar. Har yakshanba hammasi bobomning uyida yigʻilamiz: onam osh pishiradi, kelinlar stolga choy piyolalarini qoʻyadi. Jiyanlar oʻyinchoqlar bilan oʻynaydi, katta kishilar suhbat qiladi. Kechqurun buvim tabassum bilan gapiradi, hamma tinch uyga qaytadi.I live with my kin in one city. My elder brother lives with his spouse nearby; they have two children — my nephews, twins. Every Sunday everyone gathers at grandpa's house: mom makes pilaf, the daughters-in-law put cups for tea on the table. The nephews play with toys; the elders talk. In the evening grandma speaks with a smile, and everyone peacefully goes home.
Comprehension questions
The questions are asked in Russian on purpose: we test your understanding of the text, not your ability to read the question.
- What are the elder brother's children to the hero?
- Where does the whole kin gather on Sunday?
- What does mom make?
- What are the nephews busy with?
Frequently asked
What level do you need to read this text in Uzbek?
A1. 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.