Ways to say it
| Uzbek | Pronunciation | Meaning | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omad! | o-MAD | Good luck! | Short, casual. |
| Omad tilayman | o-MAD ti-lay-MAN | I wish you luck | Complete; fine in writing. |
| Omadingizni bersin | o-ma-din-giz-NI ber-SIN | May you be given luck | Traditional wish. |
| Ishlaringizga omad | ish-la-rin-giz-GA o-MAD | Good luck with your work | Said when parting from someone mid-task. |
Capital letters mark the stressed syllable. Uzbek stress usually falls on the last syllable.
What it literally means
Luck!
In a real exchange
- You: Ertaga imtihonmi? Omad!
Exam tomorrow? Good luck! - Student: Rahmat, aytganingiz kelsin.
Thanks, may your words come true.
Good to know
- Omad is a noun, “luck”. Omadli is “lucky”.
- Before a journey people say Oq yoʻl, “white road”, rather than omad.
Common mistakes
- Stressing the first syllable. It is o-MAD.