As you advance to the B2 level in your Kazakh language learning journey, you will begin to encounter more complex vocabulary and expressions. This is an exciting stage where you can start to engage in more sophisticated conversations and understand a wider range of texts. To help you on this path, we have compiled a list of important Kazakh words and phrases that are essential for B2 level learners.
Nouns form the backbone of any language, and at the B2 level, you should be familiar with a broader range of them.
1. **Адам** (Adam) – Person
2. **Уақыт** (Uaqyt) – Time
3. **Жер** (Zher) – Earth, Land
4. **Әлем** (Älem) – World
5. **Кітап** (Kitap) – Book
6. **Балалық** (Balalyk) – Childhood
7. **Саясат** (Sayasat) – Politics
8. **Қоғам** (Qoğam) – Society
9. **Білім** (Bılim) – Education
10. **Кәсіп** (Käsip) – Profession
Verbs are essential for expressing actions, states, and occurrences. At the B2 level, you will need to be comfortable with a wider array of verbs.
1. **Түсіну** (Tüsinü) – To understand
2. **Сөйлеу** (Söyleu) – To speak
3. **Жазу** (Jazu) – To write
4. **Оқу** (Oqı) – To read
5. **Жүру** (Jüru) – To walk
6. **Көру** (Körü) – To see
7. **Есту** (Estü) – To hear
8. **Табу** (Tabu) – To find
9. **Басқару** (Basqaru) – To manage
10. **Танысу** (Tanısu) – To get acquainted
Adjectives add color and detail to your descriptions. Here are some that you should know at the B2 level.
1. **Керемет** (Keremet) – Wonderful
2. **Қызықты** (Qyzıqty) – Interesting
3. **Әдемі** (Ädemi) – Beautiful
4. **Маңызды** (Mańyzdy) – Important
5. **Күшті** (Küştı) – Strong
6. **Тез** (Tez) – Fast
7. **Баяу** (Bäyau) – Slow
8. **Жақсы** (Jaqsy) – Good
9. **Жаман** (Jaman) – Bad
10. **Ұзын** (Üzyn) – Long
Adverbs help to modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. They can give you additional information about how, when, where, or to what extent something happens.
1. **Жақында** (Jaqynda) – Recently
2. **Кейде** (Keyde) – Sometimes
3. **Көп** (Köp) – A lot
4. **Тез** (Tez) – Quickly
5. **Жай** (Jay) – Slowly
6. **Әрқашан** (Ärqaşan) – Always
7. **Ешқашан** (Eşqaşan) – Never
8. **Мұқият** (Müqiyat) – Carefully
9. **Жиі** (Jiı) – Often
10. **Сирек** (Sırek) – Rarely
Prepositions are small words that can have a big impact on the meaning of a sentence. Here are some commonly used prepositions in Kazakh.
1. **Астында** (Astynda) – Under
2. **Үстінде** (Üstinde) – On
3. **Ішінде** (İşinde) – Inside
4. **Сыртында** (Syrtynda) – Outside
5. **Қасында** (Qasında) – Beside
6. **Алдында** (Aldynda) – In front of
7. **Артында** (Artynda) – Behind
8. **Арасында** (Arasında) – Between
9. **Үшін** (Üşin) – For
10. **Туралы** (Turaly) – About
Conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses and are essential for creating complex sentences.
1. **Және** (Jäne) – And
2. **Бірақ** (Bıraq) – But
3. **Немесе** (Nemese) – Or
4. **Себебі** (Sebebı) – Because
5. **Сондықтан** (Sondyqtan) – Therefore
6. **Егер** (Eger) – If
7. **Кейде** (Keyde) – Sometimes
8. **Сондай-ақ** (Sondai-aq) – Also
9. **Алайда** (Alaida) – However
10. **Болмаса** (Bolmasa) – Otherwise
At the B2 level, being able to use expressions and phrases will make your Kazakh sound more natural and fluent.
1. **Қалайсыз?** (Qalaisyz?) – How are you?
2. **Қалыңыз қалай?** (Qalyńyz qalai?) – How is your health?
3. **Менің ойымша** (Menıń oımşa) – In my opinion
4. **Келісемін** (Kelısemın) – I agree
5. **Келісімін жоқ** (Kelısemın joq) – I disagree
6. **Маған бәрібір** (Mağan bäri bir) – I don’t care
7. **Мүмкін** (Mümkın) – Maybe
8. **Әлбетте** (Älbetde) – Of course
9. **Бір минут күтіңіз** (Bir minut kütıńız) – Wait a minute
10. **Түсінікті** (Tüsınıktı) – Understood
Idiomatic expressions can be challenging but are very rewarding to learn. They add flavor and depth to your conversations.
1. **Аяғы аспаннан келді** (Ayağı aspannan keldi) – To fall flat on one’s face (literally: to come with legs from the sky)
2. **Су астында қалу** (Su astynda qalu) – To be in a difficult situation (literally: to stay underwater)
3. **Көзін ашты** (Közın aştı) – To open one’s eyes (literally and figuratively: to become aware of something)
4. **Қол ұшын беру** (Qol uşın beru) – To lend a hand
5. **Жаңбырдың астында қалу** (Jańbyrdyn astynda qalu) – To be caught in the rain (can be used literally or figuratively)
Learning these words and phrases is only the first step. Here are some tips to help you practice and internalize them.
Try to use new words and phrases in your daily conversations. This will help you remember them better and understand their context of use.
Writing is an excellent way to practice vocabulary. Try writing essays or keeping a journal where you use the new words and phrases you have learned.
Reading is crucial for expanding your vocabulary. Choose books and articles that are slightly above your current level to challenge yourself.
Flashcards can be a great way to memorize vocabulary. You can make physical flashcards or use apps like Anki or Quizlet.
Watching movies and TV shows in Kazakh can help you hear how words and phrases are used in context. It’s also an enjoyable way to learn!
If possible, practice speaking with native Kazakh speakers. This will not only improve your vocabulary but also your pronunciation and fluency.
Reaching the B2 level in Kazakh is a significant milestone. By learning and practicing these essential words and phrases, you’ll be well on your way to becoming more fluent and confident in your language skills. Remember, consistency is key. Keep practicing, and don’t be afraid to make mistakes. Happy learning!
