In today’s globalized world, the internet, and by extension social media, has become a cornerstone of daily communication. For English speakers learning Kazakh, understanding the vocabulary related to social media is not only useful but essential for engaging with native speakers and accessing a wealth of information and culture. This article explores the key terms and phrases used in the context of social media in Kazakh, offering insights and practical examples to enhance your understanding and usage of these terms.
### Understanding Basic Social Media Terms
Let’s begin with the basics. The word for internet in Kazakh is “интернет” (internet). It’s written and pronounced similarly to English, which makes it easy to remember. Social media, on the other hand, is termed as “әлеуметтік желі” (äleumettik jeli). These terms are crucial as they form the basis of most conversations about social media.
Мен интернетті қолданамын. (Men internetti qoldanamyn.) – I use the internet.
Әлеуметтік желілерде тіркелгенсіз бе? (Äleumettik jelilerde tirkelgensiz be?) – Are you registered on social media?
### Popular Social Media Platforms
In Kazakh, just like in many languages, the names of popular social media platforms are often the same or slightly adapted. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat are commonly used by Kazakhs and are referred to by the same names.
Фейсбукта көп уақыт жұмсайсыз ба? (Feisbukta köp waqyt jumsaisyz ba?) – Do you spend a lot of time on Facebook?
Инстаграмда суреттеріңізді жиі жариялайсыз ба? (Instagramda suretterińizdi jii jariylaisyz ba?) – Do you often post your pictures on Instagram?
### Engaging with Content
Engagement terms are next. “Like” in Kazakh is “ұнату” (unatu), and “share” is “бөлісу” (bölisu). These terms are frequently used to discuss interactions on posts or content.
Бұл видеоны ұнаттым. (Bul videony unattym.) – I liked this video.
Бұл хабарламаны бөлісіңізші. (Bul habarlamanı bölisizshi.) – Please share this message.
### Posting and Commenting
When it comes to sharing your own content, you might use “жариялау” (jariylau) which means “to post”. For commenting, the verb used is “пікір қалдыру” (pikir qaldyru), which translates to “to leave a comment”.
Жаңа суреттерді жарияладым. (Jaña suretterdi jariyaldym.) – I posted new photos.
Осы постқа пікір қалдырыңыз. (Osı postqa pikir qaldyryńyz.) – Leave a comment on this post.
### Messaging and Communication
Direct communication through social media is also common. “Хабарласу” (habarlasu) means “to contact” or “to message”. It is a verb that will be useful when initiating or referring to direct communication.
Мен саған Фейсбук арқылы хабарласамын. (Men sağan Feisbuk arqyly habarlasamyn.) – I will contact you through Facebook.
Маған әлеуметтік желі арқылы хабарлаңыз. (Mağan äleumettik jeli arqyly habarlańyz.) – Message me through social media.
### Discussing Trends and Hashtags
Hashtags, or “тегтер” (tegter) in Kazakh, are used to tag and follow trends just like in English. Understanding this can help you keep up with trending topics or participate in them.
Бұл тегтерді қолданыңыз. (Bul tegterdi qoldanyńyz.) – Use these hashtags.
Трендтегі тегтерді бақылаңыз. (Trendtegi tegterdi baqylańyz.) – Follow the trending hashtags.
### Conclusion
Understanding and using the Kazakh language in the context of social media can greatly enhance your communication abilities and help you connect more deeply with Kazakh speakers. By familiarizing yourself with the terms discussed, you can participate more actively and meaningfully in social media conversations. Whether you’re liking posts, sharing content, or commenting, each term you learn and use is a step towards greater fluency and cultural understanding.
