xush kelibsiz
In Uzbek, "welcome" is translated as xush kelibsiz.
The phrase is used as a greeting when someone arrives at a location.
Meaning: greeting given upon someone's arrival (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase xush kelibsiz is composed of xush meaning "good/pleasant" and kelibsiz meaning "you have come".
Which one should you use?
While xush kelibsiz is the standard form, Xush kelasan is used in informal settings and xush kelib qoling is a more polite or formal version often used in service or formal hospitality.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form xush kelib qoling serves as a more polite or formal way to express a welcome.
When do people say it?
When someone welcomes you with xush kelibsiz, the standard response is Rahmat, which means "Thank you".
Did you know?
- In very traditional settings, the greeting is often accompanied by the host placing their right hand over their heart as a sign of sincerity.
- While xush kelibsiz is for arrivals, Uzbeks use the distinct phrase marhamat to invite someone to enter a room or sit down.
- The word xush in xush kelibsiz is a loanword from Persian, meaning 'pleasant' or 'good'.
Examples in context
- Xush kelibsiz, aziz mehmonlar!Welcome, dear guests!
- Bizning uyimizga xush kelibsiz.Welcome to our home.
- Yangi jamoamizga xush kelibsiz.Welcome to our new team.
Example conversation
Shahlo is welcoming Sardor to her office for a meeting.
- ShahloXush kelibsiz, Sardor aka!Welcome, Mr. Sardor!
- SardorRahmat, Shahlo opa.Thank you, Shahlo.
- ShahloBugun uchrashuvimiz juda muhim.Our meeting today is very important.
- SardorMen ham shunday deb o'ylayman.I think so too.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “welcome” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
