A language guide for traveling Uzbekistan
Walking the historic streets of Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, and Tashkent is an unforgettable experience — and knowing a few Uzbek phrases makes it even richer. This section offers ready-made, practical phrases for every stage of your trip: landing at the airport, checking into a hotel, ordering at a restaurant, and asking for help in an emergency.
Note: The phrase pages below are written in Uzbek with English translations next to every phrase and word — so they're fully usable for English speakers, even though the explanatory text around them is in Uzbek.
What's in this section
- Travel Phrases — general travel words, asking for directions, and transport.
- Airport Uzbek — passport control, baggage, and flight-related phrases.
- Hotel Uzbek — check-in, room requests, and asking about services.
- Restaurant Uzbek — ordering, national dishes, and paying the bill.
- Emergency Phrases — critical phrases for health and safety situations.
Important: Before you travel, don't forget to check the Emergency Phrases page — these phrases could matter in an unexpected situation.