Language/Bashkir/Grammar/Questions

Bashkir Grammar - Questions

Hi Bashkir learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about the question words in Bashkir and how to form questions in different tenses. We will also provide you with cultural information and interesting facts. Enjoy!

Finish this lesson and explore these related pages: How to Use "Have", Pronouns & Conditional Mood.

Basic Question Words

In Bashkir, as in any language, there are basic question words such as "who", "what", "when", "where", "why", and "how". Here are the question words and their pronunciation:

Bashkir	Pronunciation	English Translation
ким	kim	who
нәрсә	närse	what
тәҙә	täže	when
ҡайда	qayda	where
нәчә	näçä	why
нәселен	näselen	how

Forming Basic Questions

To form a basic question in Bashkir, simply add the question word at the beginning of a sentence, followed by the verb and the subject in the appropriate case. Let's take a look at some examples:

• Ким? (Who?)
  • Ким уҡыр? (Who is reading?)

• Нәрсә? (What?)
  • Нәрсә карта? (What is it?)

• Тәҙә? (When?)
  • Тәҙә күн? (When is the day?)

• Ҡайда? (Where?)
  • Ҡайда урам? (Where is the street?)

• Нәчә? (Why?)
  • Нәчә уҙғарғансың? (Why are you angry?)

• Нәселен? (How?)
  • Нәселен ашу? (How to open?)

Advanced Questions

In addition to the basic question words, there are several other ways to form questions in Bashkir. Let's take a look at each and provide some examples.

Yes/No Questions

To form a yes/no question in Bashkir, simply add the particle "һә" (hä) at the end of a statement. Here's an example:

• Урам бер яҙыйыр? (The street is busy.)
  • Урам бер яҙыйыр һә? (Is the street busy?)

Notice the addition of the particle "һә" (hä) at the end of the statement.

Question Particles

In Bashkir, there are several particles that can be added to a statement to turn it into a question. These particles include "һәй", "әй", "әйә", and "әйәге".

• Һәй (häy) - expresses surprise or disbelief
• Әй (äy) - expresses curiosity or uncertainty
• Әйә (äyä) - expresses hesitation or doubt
• Әйәге (äyäge) - expresses insistence or emphasis

Here are some examples:

• Bizge кедер? (Do you feel sorry for us?)
  • Bizge кедер һәй? (Do you really feel sorry for us?)

In this example, the particle "һәй" (häy) is added to emphasize the speaker's doubt.

• Уҡба театры бармы? (Is there a theater in Ufa?)
  • Уҡба театры бармы әй? (I wonder if there's a theater in Ufa?)

Here, the particle "әй" (äy) is added to express curiosity or uncertainty.

Inverted Questions

In Bashkir, you can also form questions by inverting the word order of a statement. Here's an example:

• Мин әҙә казан? (I have a pot.)
  • Әҙә миң казан? (Do you have a pot?)

Notice how the word order of the statement is inverted in the question.

Cultural Tidbits

- Bashkortostan is a republic in Russia, and Bashkir is one of the official languages spoken there.

- The Bashkir people have a rich cultural heritage, with traditional nomadic lifestyles that date back centuries.

- Bashkortostan is home to many natural wonders, including the Ural Mountains and the Ural River.

- The Bashkir people are known for their hospitality and warmth, and they take great pride in their traditions and cultural heritage.

- Bashkir cuisine is renowned for its hearty meat dishes, with lamb, beef, and chicken being popular options.

Dialogue

Here's a dialogue in Bashkir to help you see the language in context:

• Person 1: Сыйырым, әйтәсең?
  • (Hello, how are you?)

• Person 2: Әлһәмдүлүү, рәхмәт. Син һәҡҡында күтерем.
  • (I'm fine, thanks. How about you?)

• Person 1: Әлһәмдүлүүм, рәхмәт.
  • (I'm good too, thanks.)

Sources

• Bashkir language - Wikipedia
• Bashkir definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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Other Lessons

• How to Use Have
• Pronouns
• How to Use Be
• Adjectives
• Future Tense
• Give your Opinion
• Plurals
• Conditional Mood
• Negation