Feelings

1. Men şat

   I am glad

   Usage

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

2. Men bagtly

   I am happy

   Usage

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

3. Gülkünç

   Funny

   Usage

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

4. Tolgunýaryn

   I am excited

   Usage

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

5. Buýsanýaryn

   I am proud

   Usage

   To praise someone, extend it to Seniň bilen buýsanýaryn — I am proud of you

6. Rahatlandym

   I feel relieved

   Usage

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

7. Men seni söýýärin

   I love you

   Usage

   For someone close; not for elders or strangers. The polite form is Men sizi söýýärin

8. Maňa ýaraýar

   I like it

   Usage

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

9. Seni küýsedim

   I miss you

   Usage

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

10. Gynanýaryn

    I am sorry / sad

    Usage

    It covers both sadness and sympathy, so it is a safe reply on hearing someone's bad news

11. Göwnüm ýykyldy

    I am disappointed

    Usage

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

12. Özümi ýalňyz duýýaryn

    I feel lonely

    Usage

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

13. Gaharym geldi

    I am angry

    Usage

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

14. Bizar boldum

    I am fed up

    Usage

    Irritation after a long wait; pointed at a person it stings, so present it as your own state

15. Gorkýaryn

    I am scared

    Usage

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

16. Geň galdym

    I am surprised

    Usage

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

17. Alada edýärin

    I am worried

    Usage

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

18. Utandym

    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

19. Içim gysdy

    I am bored

    Usage

    Literally "my insides tightened". For a long wait — do not aim it at someone showing you around

20. Ýadadym

    I am tired

    Usage

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

21. Ukym tutýar

    I am sleepy

    Usage

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

22. Ýagdaýym gowy

    I am fine

    Usage

    The standard answer to Ýagdaýlar nähili? — how are things. Safe with anyone

23. Özümi erbet duýýaryn

    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

24. Minnetdar

    I am grateful

    Usage

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

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