Ways to say it
| Uzbek | Pronunciation | Meaning | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hojatxona qayerda? | ho-jat-xo-NA qa-yer-DA | Where is the toilet? | The standard word. |
| Tualet qayerda? | tu-a-LET qa-yer-DA | Where is the toilet? | The Russian loan; understood everywhere. |
| … qayerda? | qa-yer-DA | Where is …? | Put any place first. |
| Bu yerda | BU yer-DA | Here | |
| U yerda | U yer-DA | Over there |
Capital letters mark the stressed syllable. Uzbek stress usually falls on the last syllable.
What it literally means
Toilet where-at?
In a real exchange
- You: Kechirasiz, hojatxona qayerda?
Excuse me, where is the toilet? - Waiter: Toʻgʻriga, keyin oʻngga.
Straight on, then to the right. - You: Rahmat.
Thank you.
Good to know
- Qayerda is qayer (which place) + -da (at). The thing you are looking for comes first, the question word last.
- Signs read Erkaklar (men) and Ayollar (women).
- Public toilets at bazaars and stations usually charge a small fee in cash.
Common mistakes
- Putting the question word first, English-style. It goes at the end.
This phrase is part of Uzbek phrases for taxis and directions in the free phrasebook, with the grammar behind it.