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Kazakh Vocabulary for Family and Social Relationships

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Learning a new language opens the door to understanding a different culture and its people. For English speakers learning Kazakh, diving into vocabulary that describes family and social relationships is essential, as these are integral parts of Kazakh culture. This article will guide you through the necessary Kazakh vocabulary and phrases related to family members and social interactions, enhancing your ability to communicate effectively in Kazakh.

Basic Family Terms

The family holds a revered place in Kazakh society. Knowing how to address family members is fundamental. Here are some basic terms that are useful:

ะžั‚ะฑะฐัั‹ (Otbasฤฑ) – Family
ำ˜ะบะต (ร„ke) – Father
ะะฝะฐ (Ana) – Mother
ะ‘ะฐะปะฐ (Bala) – Child
าฐะป (Ul) – Son
าšั‹ะท (Qฤฑz) – Daughter
ะา“ะฐ (AฤŸa) – Older brother
ะ†ะฝั– (ฤฐnั–) – Younger brother
ะะฟะฐ (Apa) – Older sister
ะกั–าฃะปั– (Sั–ล‹lั–) – Younger sister

ะœะตะฝั–าฃ ะพั‚ะฑะฐัั‹ะผะดะฐ ะฑะตั ะฐะดะฐะผ ะฑะฐั€: ำ™ะบะต, ะฐะฝะฐ, ะตะบั– ะฐา“ะฐ ะถำ™ะฝะต ะผะตะฝ. (Meniล„ otbasฤฑmda bes adam bar: รคke, ana, eki aฤŸa jรคne men.) – There are five people in my family: father, mother, two older brothers, and me.

Extended Family Vocabulary

Kazakh culture also places great importance on extended family. Here are terms for extended family members:

ำ˜ะถะต (ร„je) – Grandmother
ะั‚ะฐ (Ata) – Grandfather
ะะตะผะตั€ะต (Nemere) – Grandchild
ะšาฏะนะตัƒ ะฑะฐะปะฐ (Kรผฤฑeu bala) – Son-in-law
ะšะตะปั–ะฝ (Kelั–n) – Daughter-in-law
ะ•ะฝะต (Ene) – Mother-in-law
าšะฐะนั‹ะฝ ะฐั‚ะฐ (Qaฤฑyn ata) – Father-in-law
ะ–ะตะทะดะต (Jeลบde) – Uncle by marriage (husband’s uncle)
ะ‘ะฐะปะฐา“ะฐั‚ (BalaฤŸat) – Aunt by marriage (wife’s aunt)

ะœะตะฝั–าฃ ำ™ะถะตะผ ะผะตะฝ ะฐั‚ะฐะผ า›ะฐะปะฐะดะฐ ั‚าฑั€ะฐะดั‹. (Meniล„ รคjem men atam qalada tรบrady.) – My grandmother and grandfather live in the city.

Marital Status and Relationships

Discussing marital status and relationships is common in social interactions. Here are some terms and phrases you might need:

าฎะนะปะตะฝัƒ (รœฤฑlenw) – To marry
ะะถั‹ั€ะฐััƒ (Aลผyrasw) – To divorce
ะšาฏะนะตัƒ (Kรผฤฑeu) – Husband
ำ˜ะนะตะป (ร„ฤฑel) – Wife
ะ–ั–ะณั–ั‚ (Jั–gั–t) – Boyfriend
าšั‹ะท (Qฤฑz) – Girlfriend

ะžะป ำฉั‚ะบะตะฝ ะถั‹ะปั‹ าฏะนะปะตะฝะดั–. (Ol รณtken jฤฑlฤฑ รผฤฑlendั–.) – He got married last year.

Terms of Endearment

Kazakhs often use terms of endearment for loved ones. Here are a few:

าšั‹ะผะฑะฐั‚ั‹ะผ (Qฤฑmbatฤฑm) – My dear
ะ–ะฐะฝั‹ะผ (Janฤฑm) – My soul
า’ะฐัˆั‹า“ั‹ะผ (ฤžaลŸฤฑฤกฤฑm) – My love

ะกะตะฝ ะผะตะฝั–าฃ า›ั‹ะผะฑะฐั‚ั‹ะผัั‹าฃ. (Sen meniล„ qฤฑmbatฤฑmsyล„.) – You are my dear.

Expressions for Social Interactions

Social interactions in Kazakhstan can involve various expressions that reflect politeness and respect. Here are some essential phrases:

าšะฐะปะฐะนัั‹ะท? (Qalaฤฑsyz?) – How are you?
ะ ะฐั…ะผะตั‚ (Rahmet) – Thank you
ะšะตัˆั–ั€ั–าฃั–ะท (KeลŸั–rั–ล„ั–z) – Excuse me

ะกั–ะท า›ะฐะปะฐะนัั‹ะท? (Sั–z qalaฤฑsyz?) – How are you?

Understanding and using these Kazakh terms for family and social relationships will not only enhance your vocabulary but also help you immerse more deeply into the Kazakh culture. Whether you’re engaging in a casual conversation or attending a family gathering, these words and phrases will serve as your guide to forming meaningful connections with the Kazakh-speaking community.

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