Ways to say it
| Uzbek | Pronunciation | Meaning | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albatta | al-bat-TA | Of course | Polite and neutral, for anyone. |
| Ha, albatta | HA, al-bat-TA | Yes, of course | A plain yes in front of it. |
| Albatta-da | al-bat-ta-DA | Of course! | Spoken and emphatic, among friends; the -da adds emphasis. |
| Shubhasiz | shub-ha-SIZ | Without a doubt | Formal and a little bookish; speeches, writing, serious answers. |
| Albatta boʻladi | al-bat-TA boh-la-DI | Of course, that's fine | Agreeing to a request or a plan. |
Capital letters mark the stressed syllable. Uzbek stress usually falls on the last syllable.
What it literally means
Of course, certainly. Shubhasiz is shubha (doubt) + -siz (without): “doubtless”.
In a real exchange
- You: Kechirasiz, bu yerda suratga olsam boʻladimi?
Excuse me, may I take photos here? - Guide: Albatta, marhamat.
Of course, go ahead. - You: Katta rahmat!
Thank you very much! - Guide: Arzimaydi.
You're welcome.
Good to know
- Albatta is a full answer on its own: Qoʻngʻiroq qilasizmi? Albatta. (Will you call? Of course.)
- In reply to a request it also means “gladly”: Yordam bera olasizmi? Albatta. (Can you help? Of course.)
- Shubhasiz is shubha (doubt) + -siz (without), the same -siz as in gazsiz (without gas).
Common mistakes
- Writing albata with one t. It has a double t: albatta.
- Using Shubhasiz in casual chat. It sounds like a speech; use Albatta.
This phrase is part of Thank you in Uzbek (rahmat), please and sorry, with pronunciation in the free phrasebook, with the grammar behind it.