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How do you say how are in Uzbekistan?

"How are you?" in Uzbek can be said in a few ways, depending on the level of formality:

Formal:

* Qalaysiz? (pronounced: KAH-lay-seez?) - This is the most formal way to ask "how are you?" and is used when addressing someone older or in a position of authority.

Informal:

* Qalaysiz? (pronounced: KAH-lay-seez?) - This is a more informal version of the formal greeting. It can be used with friends and family.

* Yaxshimisiz? (pronounced: YAK-shi-mee-seez?) - This is a more informal and friendly way to ask "how are you?" It's used with people you know well.

* Qalaysizlar? (pronounced: KAH-lay-see-zlar?) - This is the plural form of "Qalaysiz?" and is used when addressing a group of people.

Even more casual:

* Qalay? (pronounced: KAH-lay?) - This is a very casual way to ask "how are you?" and is used with close friends and family.

Note: It is common in Uzbek culture to greet someone by saying "Assalamu alaykum" (pronounced: As-salamu alaykum), which means "Peace be upon you." This greeting is usually followed by "Va alaykum assalam" (pronounced: Vah alaykum as-salam), which means "And peace be upon you."

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