oʻtirish
The English phrase party can be translated into Uzbek as oʻtirish, kecha or bazm.
Meaning: social gathering (noun)
Ways to say it
| Uzbek | IPA |
|---|---|
| oʻtirish | |
| kecha | [ke.ˈt͡ʃæ] (narrow) |
| bazm |
These words all refer to a social gathering.
Which one should you use?
oʻtirish is used for more casual, low-key gatherings or small social meetings, whereas bazm implies a more festive or grand celebration.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
bazm is a more formal or literary term used to describe a grand party, banquet or festive celebration.
Did you know?
- Uzbek has a specific cultural concept called gap, which is a rotating party where members contribute money to a common fund to host a feast for the group.
- The term oʻtirish is derived from the verb 'oʻtirmoq', which means 'to sit'.
- The word bazm is a loanword from Persian. It evokes a classical image of poetry, music and wine, making it feel more like a royal court celebration than a modern party.
Examples in context
- Bugun kechqurun kichik bir oʻtirish bor.There is a small gathering this evening.
- Biz do'stlar bilan oʻtirish tashkil qildik.We organized a gathering with friends.
- Siz bu oʻtirishga kelasizmi?Are you coming to this gathering?
Example conversation
Laylo and Sardor are discussing weekend plans.
- LayloSardor, shanba kuni oʻtirish bor.Sardor, there is a gathering on Saturday.
- SardorQayerda boʻladi?Where will it be?
- LayloBizning yangi uyimizda boʻladi.It will be at our new house.
- SardorMen albatta kelaman.I will definitely come.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “party” translations and entries kecha, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
