Language/Bashkir/Vocabulary/Telling-Time

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Introduction

In this lesson, we will delve into the fascinating world of telling time in Bashkir. Understanding how to express time is a vital skill in any language, and Bashkir is no exception. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently read and tell time in Bashkir, including hours, minutes, and common time expressions.

We will start by learning the basic vocabulary related to time, including the names of the hours and minutes. Then, we will explore the different ways to express time, whether it's a specific hour, a quarter past, or half past. We will also touch upon the 24-hour clock system used in Bashkir-speaking regions.

To reinforce your understanding, we will provide numerous examples and exercises throughout the lesson. Additionally, we will include cultural insights and anecdotes related to time in Bashkir culture. By incorporating real-life scenarios and practical examples, you will have a well-rounded understanding of telling time in Bashkir.

Let's dive in and discover the intricate world of telling time in the Bashkir language!

Vocabulary

To begin, let's familiarize ourselves with the Bashkir vocabulary for numbers and time-related words. These words will be essential in forming time expressions and understanding the examples we will explore later.

Numbers

Numbers play a crucial role in expressing time. Let's start by learning the Bashkir numbers from 1 to 10:

Bashkir	Pronunciation	English
бер (ber)	бер	one
ике (ike)	ике	two
өч (öch)	өч	three
дүрт (dürt)	дүрт	four
биш (bish)	биш	five
алты (alty)	алты	six
уғы (uğı)	уғы	seven
сегез (segez)	сегез	eight
туғыз (tuğız)	туғыз	nine
он (on)	он	ten

Time-related Words

Now, let's explore the Bashkir vocabulary for time-related words:

Bashkir	Pronunciation	English
сәгәт (sägät)	сәгәт	hour
минут (minut)	минут	minute
секунд (sekund)	секунд	second
там (tam)	там	time
көн (köñ)	көн	day
аптаның (aptanıñ)	аптаның	week
ай (ay)	ай	month
жыл (jıl)	жыл	year

Now that we have familiarized ourselves with the necessary vocabulary, let's move on to understanding how to tell time in Bashkir.

Telling Time

Telling time in Bashkir involves combining the vocabulary we have just learned with additional time expressions. Let's first start with the basic structure of expressing time in Bashkir.

The general structure to express time in Bashkir is:

[Hour] + [Minutes] + [Time Expression]

Hours

To express the hours, we use the Bashkir numbers we learned earlier. For example:

• 1 hour = бер сәгәт (ber sägät)
• 2 hours = ике сәгәт (ike sägät)
• 3 hours = өч сәгәт (öch sägät)
• 4 hours = дүрт сәгәт (dürt sägät)

Minutes

To express the minutes, we also use the Bashkir numbers. However, there are some exceptions and variations. Let's take a look at the different patterns:

• For minutes from 1 to 9, we use the respective Bashkir number followed by the word "минут" (minut). For example:

 * 1 minute = бер минут (ber minut)
 * 2 minutes = ике минут (ike minut)
 * 3 minutes = өч минут (öch minut)
 * 4 minutes = дүрт минут (dürt minut)

• For minutes from 10 to 19, we use the word "минут" (minut) followed by the specific number. For example:

 * 10 minutes = минут он (minut on)
 * 11 minutes = минут бер (minut ber)
 * 12 minutes = минут ике (minut ike)
 * 15 minutes = минут биш (minut bish)

• For minutes from 20 to 59, we use the word "минут" (minut) followed by the tens and ones digits separated by the word "уғы" (uğı). For example:

 * 20 minutes = минут уғы биш (minut uğı bish)
 * 25 minutes = минут уғы биш уғы бер (minut uğı bish uğı ber)
 * 30 minutes = минут уғы от (minut uğı ot)
 * 45 minutes = минут уғы дүрт уғы биш (minut uğı dürt uğı bish)

Time Expressions

To complete the expression of time, we use time expressions that indicate whether it is past, to, or exactly a specific hour. Let's explore the different time expressions in Bashkir:

• "бер сәгәттән алды" (ber sägätten aldy) - "past" or "after"
• "бер сәгәттән сике" (ber sägätten sike) - "to" or "before"
• "бер сәгәт" (ber sägät) - "exactly" or "at"

Now, let's put it all together and form complete time expressions in Bashkir.

Examples

Let's look at some examples of telling time in Bashkir:

• 1:30 PM = бер сәгәт уғы от алты минут (ber sägät uğı ot alty minut)
• 2:15 AM = ике сәгәт минут уғы биш (ike sägät minut uğı bish)
• 7:45 PM = уғы сегез сәгәт минут уғы дүрт уғы биш (uğı segez sägät minut uğı dürt uğı bish)

As you can see from the examples, we combine the hours, minutes, and time expressions to form complete time expressions in Bashkir.

Cultural Insights

In Bashkir culture, time is highly valued and respected. Punctuality is considered essential, especially in professional and formal settings. Arriving late to a meeting or appointment is generally frowned upon.

Bashkir-speaking regions also have their unique way of telling time, especially in rural areas. For example, some people may refer to time based on the position of the sun or natural landmarks. This cultural variation adds richness and diversity to the way time is perceived and expressed in Bashkir culture.

Practice Exercises

Now it's time to put your knowledge into practice! Complete the following exercises to reinforce your understanding of telling time in Bashkir.

Exercise 1: Translate the following time expressions from English to Bashkir: 1. Quarter past 2 2. Half past 9 3. Ten minutes to 5 4. Five minutes past 7 5. Exactly 12 o'clock

Solution: 1. ике сәгәттән кирәк (ike sägätten kirek) 2. уғы туғыз сәгәт (uğı tuğız sägät) 3. биш минуттан сике от (bish minuttan sike ot) 4. биш минут алды от сегез сәгәт (bish minut aldy ot segez sägät) 5. бер сәгәт (ber sägät)

Exercise 2: Convert the following Bashkir time expressions to digital time format: 1. бер сәгәт уғы дүрт минут (ber sägät uğı dürt minut) 2. ике сәгәт минут уғы биш (ike sägät minut uğı bish) 3. уғы сегез сәгәт минут уғы дүрт уғы биш (uğı segez sägät minut uğı dürt uğı bish)

Solution: 1. 1:04 2. 2:20 3. 7:45

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully completed the lesson on telling time in Bashkir. You have learned the vocabulary necessary to express time, the structure of time expressions, and cultural insights related to time in Bashkir culture. Keep practicing and applying what you have learned to reinforce your understanding.

Telling time is a crucial skill in any language, and by mastering it in Bashkir, you are one step closer to becoming proficient in the language. As you continue your language journey, remember to embrace the cultural nuances and explore the fascinating traditions of the Bashkir-speaking regions.

Keep up the great work, and see you in the next lesson!

Table of Contents - Bashkir Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Greetings and Introductions

• Basic Greetings
• Introducing Yourself

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Pronouns and Verb To Be

• Personal Pronouns
• Verb To Be

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Numbers and Time

• Numbers 1-10
• Telling Time

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Plurals and Articles

• Plural Nouns
• Definite and Indefinite Articles

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Relationships

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Basic Adjectives
• Comparative and Superlative
• Adverbs

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Food and Eating

• Common Foods
• Eating Out

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Regular Verbs

• Present Tense
• Past Tense
• Future Tense

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Travel Phrases

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Prepositions and Conjunctions

• Common Prepositions
• Conjunctions

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Bashkir Customs and Traditions

• Holidays and Celebrations
• Bashkir Cuisine

Sources

• Complete 0 to A1 Bashkir Course
• Bashkir Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

Other Lessons

• vegetable (яшелчә yasheltchä)
• Food
• Education
• Drinks
• Days of the Week
• Colors
• How to say Good Bye?
• Greetings
• Travel Phrases
• бәдән bädän body

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