greetings Flashcards
What is the informal way to say hello in Kazakh?
Sälem!
This is a common informal greeting in Kazakh.
What is the formal greeting in Kazakh?
Sälemetsiz be?
This greeting is used in formal situations.
How do you ask ‘How are you?’ informally in Kazakh?
Qalaysyñ?
This is an informal way to inquire about someone’s well-being.
How do you ask ‘How are you?’ formally in Kazakh?
Qalaysiz?
This is the formal version of asking about someone’s well-being.
What is the Islamic greeting in Kazakh?
Assalamu alaikum!
This translates to ‘Peace be upon you!’ in English.
What is the response to ‘Assalamu alaikum!’?
Wa alaikum assalam!
This means ‘And peace be upon you too!’
What does ‘Qaiyrly tañ’ mean?
Good morning
A common greeting used in the morning.
What does ‘Qaiyrly kun’ mean?
Good afternoon
A greeting used in the afternoon.
What does ‘Qaiyrly kesh’ mean?
Good evening
A greeting used in the evening.
What does ‘Qaiyrly tun’ mean?
Goodnight
A farewell used at night.
What is the informal way to say ‘Welcome!’ in Kazakh?
Qosh keldiñ!
An informal expression of welcome.
What is the formal way to say ‘Welcome!’ in Kazakh?
Qosh keldiñiz!
A formal expression of welcome.
What does ‘Jaqsy! Rakhmet.’ mean?
Good! Thank you!
A common response to ‘How are you?’.
What is another way to express ‘Fantastic’ in Kazakh?
Tamasha! / Keremet!
Both terms convey excitement or amazement.
What does ‘Bolady’ mean?
It’s OK
A neutral response indicating acceptance.
What does ‘Onsha emes’ mean?
It’s so so
A response indicating mediocrity.
What does ‘Surama! Zhaman’ mean?
Don’t even ask, it’s bad!
A negative response about one’s situation.
What is the informal way to say goodbye in Kazakh?
Sau bol!
An informal farewell expression.
What is the formal way to say goodbye in Kazakh?
Sau bolyñiz!
A more respectful farewell.
What does ‘Aman bol!’ mean?
Be safe!
A farewell wishing safety.
How do you say ‘My name is …’ in Kazakh?
Meniñ atym…
Used to introduce oneself.
How do you ask ‘What is your name?’ in Kazakh?
Seniñ atyñ kim?
This is a way to inquire about someone’s name.
What does ‘Tanysqanyma quanyshtymyn’ mean?
Nice to meet you
A polite expression used upon meeting someone.
What does ‘Mende’ mean?
Me too
A response indicating agreement or similarity.
