1. Meaning of "used to"

"Used to" is a phrase that indicates a past habit or repeated action that no longer happens. It signifies that something was true or regularly done in the past but is not the case anymore.

1. Structure

Affirmative:

Subject + used to + base form of the verb

Example: "I used to play soccer." (Men futbol o'ynardim.)

Negative:

Subject + didn’t use to + base form of the verb

Example: "I didn’t use to like coffee." (Men kofe yoqtirmasdim.)

Interrogative:

Did + subject + use to + base form of the verb?

Example: "Did you use to go there?" (Siz u yerga borarmidingiz?)

1. Equivalent in Uzbek

In Uzbek, "used to" can be expressed as "o'ylardim" or "qilardim," depending on the context, which conveys the idea of past habits or actions.

1. Examples in Uzbek

Affirmative:

Men o'sha paytda ko'p kitob o'qirdim. (I used to read a lot of books back then.)

Negative:

Men o'sha paytda raqsga tushmasdim. (I didn’t use to dance back then.)

Interrogative:

Siz o'sha paytda ko'p o'ynardingizmi? (Did you use to play a lot back then?)

1. Usage

"Used to" is commonly used when talking about past habits, states, or situations.

It emphasizes a contrast between past and present.

1. Examples in Sentences

Affirmative:

Men maktabda yaxshi o'qirdim. (I used to do well in school.)

Negative:

Men qishloqda yashamasdim. (I didn’t use to live in the village.)

Interrogative:

U ilgari shu ishni qilardimi? (Did he use to do this job before?)

By understanding these details, you can effectively use "used to" in English and its Uzbek equivalents in various contexts! If you have any specific examples or further questions, feel free to ask!

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