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For centuriesfor centuriesFor a very long period of time, over many hundreds of years.≈ Synonym: for a very long time🇺🇿UZ: asrlar davomida🇷🇺RU: на протяжении веков, people have asked the same question: what actually makes us happy? Many assumeassume (verb)To think something is true without proof.≈ Synonym: suppose🇺🇿UZ: taxmin qilmoq🇷🇺RU: предполагать that money, famefame (noun)Being known by many people.≈ Synonym: celebrity🇺🇿UZ: shon-shuhrat🇷🇺RU: слава, or success are the answer, but modern psychologymodern psychologyThe scientific study of the mind and behavior as it is done today.≈ Synonym: current psychological science🇺🇿UZ: zamonaviy psixologiya🇷🇺RU: современная психология tells a more complicated storycomplicated storyA situation or explanation that has many parts and is not simple.≈ Synonym: complex situation🇺🇿UZ: murakkab holat🇷🇺RU: сложная история. ResearchersresearcherPeople who study a subject carefully to discover new facts.≈ Synonym: scientists🇺🇿UZ: tadqiqotchilar🇷🇺RU: исследователи who study happiness have found that once a person's basic needsbasic needsThe most important things a person needs to live, like food and shelter.≈ Synonym: essential needs🇺🇿UZ: asosiy ehtiyojlar🇷🇺RU: базовые потребности are met, more money adds surprisingly littlesurprisingly littleA smaller amount than expected.≈ Synonym: unexpectedly small amount🇺🇿UZ: kutilganidan kam🇷🇺RU: удивительно мало extra happiness. Instead, other factorsfactorThings that influence or cause a result.≈ Synonym: elements🇺🇿UZ: omillar🇷🇺RU: факторы matter much more.
One of the strongest predictorsstrongest predictorThe things that most reliably show what will happen.≈ Synonym: best indicators🇺🇿UZ: eng kuchli bashoratchi omillar🇷🇺RU: самые сильные показатели of happiness is the quality of our relationshipsquality of relationshipsHow good and healthy the connections between people are.≈ Synonym: strength of relationships🇺🇿UZ: munosabatlar sifati🇷🇺RU: качество отношений. Studies that have followed people for decadesfollow people for decadesStudied the same people over many years, ten years or more at a time.≈ Synonym: tracked people over many years🇺🇿UZ: o'nlab yillar davomida kuzatgan🇷🇺RU: наблюдали за людьми десятилетиями show that those with close friends, supportive family, and strong social connectionssocial connectionThe relationships and bonds a person has with other people.≈ Synonym: social bonds🇺🇿UZ: ijtimoiy aloqalar🇷🇺RU: социальные связи tendtend (verb)To usually do something.🇺🇿UZ: moyil bo'lmoq🇷🇺RU: иметь склонность to be happier and even healthier than those who are isolatedisolatedAlone and without contact with other people.≈ Synonym: alone🇺🇿UZ: yolg'izlashgan, ajralgan🇷🇺RU: изолированный. Simply spending time talking, laughinglaugh (verb)To make sounds that show you think something is funny.🇺🇿UZ: kulmoq🇷🇺RU: смеяться, and helping others can boost moodboost moodTo improve or lift a person's emotional state.≈ Synonym: lift spirits🇺🇿UZ: kayfiyatni ko'tarish🇷🇺RU: поднять настроение more than buying new possessionspossessionThings that a person owns.≈ Synonym: belongings🇺🇿UZ: mol-mulk, buyumlar🇷🇺RU: имущество, вещи.
GratitudegratitudeThe feeling of being thankful for something.≈ Synonym: thankfulness🇺🇿UZ: minnatdorchilik🇷🇺RU: благодарность also plays a powerful role. People who regularlyregularly (adv)Often; at the same times.≈ Synonym: often🇺🇿UZ: muntazam🇷🇺RU: регулярно notice and appreciateappreciateTo recognize the value or importance of something.≈ Synonym: value🇺🇿UZ: qadrlamoq🇷🇺RU: ценить the good things in their lives, even small ones like a sunny morning or a kind word, often reportreport (verb)To say or tell about something.≈ Synonym: say🇺🇿UZ: xabar bermoq, aytmoq🇷🇺RU: сообщать feeling more satisfiedsatisfiedFeeling pleased because something has met your needs or hopes.≈ Synonym: content🇺🇿UZ: qanoatlangan🇷🇺RU: удовлетворённый overall. Some psychologistspsychologist (noun)A person who studies the mind and behaviour.🇺🇿UZ: psixolog🇷🇺RU: психолог recommend keeping a gratitude journalgratitude journalA notebook where a person writes down things they are thankful for.≈ Synonym: thankfulness diary🇺🇿UZ: minnatdorchilik daftari🇷🇺RU: дневник благодарности, where a person writes down a few things they are thankfulthankfulFeeling or showing gratitude.≈ Synonym: grateful🇺🇿UZ: minnatdor🇷🇺RU: благодарный for each day.
Having a sense of purposesense of purposeA feeling that your life or actions have meaning and value.≈ Synonym: feeling of meaning🇺🇿UZ: maqsad hissi🇷🇺RU: чувство цели is another key ingredientkey ingredientAn essential part needed to achieve or create something.≈ Synonym: essential element🇺🇿UZ: asosiy unsur🇷🇺RU: ключевой элемент. People who feel that their work, hobbies, or daily actions matter tend to experience deeper, longer-lasting happinesslonger-lasting happinessHappiness that continues for a long time instead of quickly disappearing.≈ Synonym: lasting happiness🇺🇿UZ: uzoq davom etadigan baxt🇷🇺RU: долговременное счастье than those chasingchase (verb)To try hard to get something.≈ Synonym: pursue🇺🇿UZ: quvmoq, ortidan yugurmoq🇷🇺RU: гоняться, преследовать short bursts of pleasureshort burst of pleasureBrief moments of enjoyment that end quickly.≈ Synonym: brief moments of pleasure🇺🇿UZ: qisqa muddatli zavq lahzalari🇷🇺RU: кратковременные вспышки удовольствия. This might come from a job that helps others, a creative projectcreative projectA piece of work that involves new and original ideas.≈ Synonym: artistic undertaking🇺🇿UZ: ijodiy loyiha🇷🇺RU: творческий проект, or simply caring for family members.
Of courseof course (phr)Certainly; used to say yes or that something is obvious.≈ Synonym: certainly🇺🇿UZ: albatta🇷🇺RU: конечно, no single habit guarantees happinessguarantee happinessMakes something, like happiness, certain to happen.≈ Synonym: ensures happiness🇺🇿UZ: baxtni kafolatlaydi🇷🇺RU: гарантирует счастье, and everyone's path looks a little different. Still, researchresearch (noun)Careful study to find new facts.≈ Synonym: study🇺🇿UZ: tadqiqot🇷🇺RU: исследование suggests that strengthening relationships, practicing gratitude, and finding purpose are simple, practical stepspractical stepActions that are realistic and useful to do in real life.≈ Synonym: useful actions🇺🇿UZ: amaliy qadamlar🇷🇺RU: практические шаги almost anyone can take. Rather than waiting for the next achievementachievementSomething successfully accomplished, often through effort.≈ Synonym: accomplishment🇺🇿UZ: yutuq🇷🇺RU: достижение or purchasepurchaseSomething that is bought.≈ Synonym: buy🇺🇿UZ: xarid🇷🇺RU: покупка, real happiness often grows quietlyquietlyIn a calm way, without much noise or attention.≈ Synonym: gently🇺🇿UZ: sekin-asta, sezilmasdan🇷🇺RU: тихо, незаметно from these everyday choiceseveryday choiceDecisions people make regularly as part of daily life.≈ Synonym: daily decisions🇺🇿UZ: kundalik tanlovlar🇷🇺RU: повседневный выбор.
In your own words, write a short summary of what you just read (70–100 words). Don't copy sentences — explain the main ideas.
Every highlighted word from this story with its meaning in Uzbek 🇺🇿 and Russian 🇷🇺, and an example. Tap 🇬🇧 or 🇺🇸 to hear the word or the sentence in a British or American accent.
| # | 🇬🇧 | 🇺🇿 | 🇷🇺 | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | for centuries | asrlar davomida | на протяжении веков | For centuries, people have travelled along this road. |
| 2 | assumeverb | taxmin qilmoq | предполагать | I assumed you were busy, so I didn't call. |
| 3 | famenoun | shon-shuhrat | слава | The singer found fame at a young age. |
| 4 | modern psychology | zamonaviy psixologiya | современная психология | Modern psychology studies how we think and feel. |
| 5 | complicated story | murakkab holat | сложная история | The history of this building is a complicated story. |
| 6 | researcher | tadqiqotchilar | исследователи | The researchers interviewed over a thousand families. |
| 7 | basic needs | asosiy ehtiyojlar | базовые потребности | Food, water and shelter are basic needs. |
| 8 | surprisingly little | kutilganidan kam | удивительно мало | The new phone costs surprisingly little. |
| 9 | factor | omillar | факторы | Price is an important factor when choosing a flat. |
| 10 | strongest predictor | eng kuchli bashoratchi omillar | самые сильные показатели | Sleep is one of the strongest predictors of good health. |
| 11 | quality of relationships | munosabatlar sifati | качество отношений | Our happiness depends on the quality of our relationships. |
| 12 | follow people for decades | o'nlab yillar davomida kuzatgan | наблюдали за людьми десятилетиями | The study followed people for decades to see how their lives changed. |
| 13 | social connection | ijtimoiy aloqalar | социальные связи | Older people need regular social connection. |
| 14 | tendverb | moyil bo'lmoq | иметь склонность | Young people tend to sleep late. |
| 15 | isolated | yolg'izlashgan, ajralgan | изолированный | Living alone in the mountains, he felt isolated. |
| 16 | laughverb | kulmoq | смеяться | We couldn't stop laughing at his joke. |
| 17 | boost mood | kayfiyatni ko'tarish | поднять настроение | A short walk can boost your mood. |
| 18 | possession | mol-mulk, buyumlar | имущество, вещи | His most treasured possession is his grandfather's watch. |
| 19 | gratitude | minnatdorchilik | благодарность | She wrote him a letter full of gratitude. |
| 20 | regularlyadverb | muntazam | регулярно | I regularly go to the gym. |
| 21 | appreciate | qadrlamoq | ценить | I really appreciate everything you've done for me. |
| 22 | reportverb | xabar bermoq, aytmoq | сообщать | Many students report feeling stressed before exams. |
| 23 | satisfied | qanoatlangan | удовлетворённый | Are you satisfied with your exam results? |
| 24 | psychologistnoun | psixolog | психолог | The school has a psychologist for the students. |
| 25 | gratitude journal | minnatdorchilik daftari | дневник благодарности | Every night, I write three things in my gratitude journal. |
| 26 | thankful | minnatdor | благодарный | I'm thankful for my family's support. |
| 27 | sense of purpose | maqsad hissi | чувство цели | Her new job gives her a strong sense of purpose. |
| 28 | key ingredient | asosiy unsur | ключевой элемент | Patience is the key ingredient of good teaching. |
| 29 | longer-lasting happiness | uzoq davom etadigan baxt | долговременное счастье | Experiences bring longer-lasting happiness than things. |
| 30 | chaseverb | quvmoq, ortidan yugurmoq | гоняться, преследовать | He spent his life chasing money. |
| 31 | short burst of pleasure | qisqa muddatli zavq lahzalari | кратковременные вспышки удовольствия | Sweets give only short bursts of pleasure. |
| 32 | creative project | ijodiy loyiha | творческий проект | Painting the school wall was a fun creative project. |
| 33 | of coursephrase | albatta | конечно | Of course you can come with us. |
| 34 | guarantee happiness | baxtni kafolatlaydi | гарантирует счастье | Money doesn't guarantee happiness. |
| 35 | researchnoun | tadqiqot | исследование | She is doing research on climate change. |
| 36 | practical step | amaliy qadamlar | практические шаги | Turning off the TV at dinner is a practical step towards better family time. |
| 37 | achievement | yutuq | достижение | Finishing university was her biggest achievement. |
| 38 | purchase | xarid | покупка | A new car is a big purchase. |
| 39 | quietly | sekin-asta, sezilmasdan | тихо, незаметно | She quietly left the room so she wouldn't wake the baby. |
| 40 | everyday choice | kundalik tanlovlar | повседневный выбор | Small everyday choices can change your health. |