Feelings

1. Кубанып турам

   Kubanyp turam

   I am glad

   Usage

   Show it on hearing good news or in response to hospitality; safe with anyone

2. Бактылуумун

   Baktyluumun

   I am happy

   Usage

   It describes contentment with life rather than a passing mood — good for summing up a trip

3. Күлкүлүү

   Külkülüü

   Funny

   Usage

   For a joke or a situation; aimed at a person it can sound like calling them ridiculous

4. Толкунданып турам

   Tolkundanyp turam

   I am excited

   Usage

   About something coming up. It can also mean nervous, so pair it with a smile

5. Сыймыктанам

   Syymyktanam

   I am proud

   Usage

   To praise someone, extend it to Сени менен сыймыктанам — I am proud of you

6. Тынчтандым

   Tynchtandym

   I feel relieved

   Usage

   Show it when a worry lifts — a lost item found, arriving safely

7. Мен сени сүйөм

   Men seni süyöm

   I love you

   Usage

   For someone close; not for elders or strangers. The polite form is Мен сизди сүйөм

8. Мага жагат

   Maga jagat

   I like it

   Usage

   For food, music, scenery. Said about a person it hints at romance, so keep it to things

9. Сени сагындым

   Seni sagyndym

   I miss you

   Usage

   For someone close; with an elder use Сизди сагындым. Show it when parting or meeting again

10. Капа болуп турам

    Kapa bolup turam

    I am sad

    Usage

    A gentle way to say you are down; usable with anyone

11. Өкүнүчтүү

    Ökünüchtüü

    What a pity

    Usage

    A one-word reaction when plans fall through; polite with anyone

12. Көңүлүм калды

    Köngülüm kaldy

    I am disappointed

    Usage

    Literally "my heart was left behind" — the set phrase for dashed expectations. It can sound accusing, so aim it at the situation

13. Жалгызсырап жатам

    Jalgyzsyrap jatam

    I feel lonely

    Usage

    For feeling alone while travelling; better shown only to someone you have got to know

14. Ачууланып турам

    Achuulanyp turam

    I am angry

    Usage

    A strong statement — save it for real trouble such as a fare dispute, to state the problem without insulting anyone

15. Кыжырым кайнап турат

    Kyjyrym kaynap turat

    I am irritated

    Usage

    Irritation at being kept waiting; pointed at a person it stings, so present it as your own state

16. Коркуп турам

    Korkup turam

    I am scared

    Usage

    For a concrete fear — heights, dogs, a dark road — and as a cue to ask someone to walk with you

17. Таң калдым

    Tang kaldym

    I am surprised

    Usage

    Neutral — it covers pleasant and unpleasant surprise alike, and is safe with anyone

18. Тынчсызданып жатам

    Tynchsyzdanyp jatam

    I am worried

    Usage

    For anxiety about luggage, time, or your health; it works as a lead-in to asking for help

19. Стресстемин

    Stresstemin

    I am stressed

    Usage

    Show it as your reason when asking for a break or a quiet seat; a confiding tone, for people you know

20. Уялдым

    Uyaldym

    I am embarrassed

    Usage

    After a slip-up, or when you feel you are imposing on a host — in the latter case it sounds polite

21. Тажадым

    Tajadym

    I am bored

    Usage

    For a long wait. Do not aim it at someone who is showing you around

22. Чарчадым

    Charchadym

    I am tired

    Usage

    A polite way to signal you want to wrap up sightseeing; safe with anyone

23. Уйкум келип жатат

    Uykum kelip jatat

    I am sleepy

    Usage

    A reason to excuse yourself on a night bus or at a long dinner

24. Мен жакшымын

    Men jakshymyn

    I am fine

    Usage

    The standard answer to Кандайсыз? — how are you. Safe with anyone

25. Өзүмдү жаман сезип жатам

    Özümdü jaman sezip jatam

    I feel unwell

    Usage

    Show it as is at a clinic or your lodging; combine it with a card from the Body Parts category to point out where

26. Ыраазымын

    Yraazymyn

    I am grateful

    Usage

    Heavier than Рахмат; good to show to someone who has really helped you, as you part

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