Language/Bashkir/Vocabulary/Family
Hi Bashkir learners! 😊
In this lesson, we'll go over the most important Bashkir vocabulary related to family. Family is an important element of Bashkir culture, so it will be useful to learn the relevant language whether you are visiting Bashkortostan or simply interested in the Bashkir language and culture.
Don't forget that practicing the vocabulary with native speakers will help you improve your learning. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
To check your understanding, complete the exercises at the end of the lesson.
Family Members[edit | edit source]
Knowing the family members' vocabulary is essential when communicating with native Bashkir speakers. Here are the most common family members:
| Bashkir | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| бәйә | bäyä | father |
| ана | ana | mother |
| ул | ul | son |
| кың | köń | daughter |
| һуң | huń | older brother |
| һавыр | hawïr | younger brother |
| туған | tuǵan | older sister |
| күңел | köńel | younger sister |
| аға | ağa | grandpa |
| әже | äże | grandma |
| көрәшә | köräşä | cousin |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: Әже, яңа китапты караңыз! (Grandma, look at the new book!)
- Person 2: Китап ғалимһан белән урынлы. (The book is with the teacher.)
Family Matters[edit | edit source]
Here are some vocabulary related to Bashkir family matters:
| Bashkir | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ҡуғын | qugïn | wedding |
| әйләнү | äyläñü | engagement |
| һәрәкәт | häräkät | birth |
| арада | arada | divorce |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: Мәгәр пәтер хәйәтен юҡ ? (But where is Peter?)
- Person 2: Айтеңиз, ул тинең арадасынан ҡайтты. (He is back with his ex-wife.)
Family Feelings[edit | edit source]
The Bashkir language is rich when it comes to feelings. Here are some words you can use to express emotions and feelings:
| Bashkir | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ҡызыҡсыч | qızıqsïç | happy |
| түгел | tügel | sad |
| ынтымаҡлы | ıntïmaqlı | sentimental |
| комоллы | komollı | touched |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: Кешәйәт, әйләнәчәк тура киләчәк. (Tomorrow, we will properly celebrate the engagement.)
- Person 2: Мәгәр иял көнәү туңай, мон буталый. (But I am feeling sentimental, this is so beautiful.)
Bonus: Bashkir Proverbs About Family[edit | edit source]
As we mentioned, family is an essential part of Bashkir culture. Here are some Bashkir proverbs about family that will help you understand the Bashkir mentality.
- Ут кара турында баяки аласа да әйләнән карышмалар дөрмәләрдә төп бик кара.'
('Even if the camel is tall, in the family, it has to bend and lower its head.')
- 'Ҡоршапсың, барыңның урындан ҡанашавы,'
('Holding a grudge will make you sleep, but not in your bed, in the entire house's sleeping place.')
- 'Әйләнәһүлә' 'әйләнәләрнең миң берьәк оценкасы буларак төшә-тишә үзе бар. '
('Family is like a village; you can see everyone's faults better than the main streets.')
Exercises[edit | edit source]
1. What is the Bashkir word for "sister"? 2. What is the Bashkir word for "grandmother"? 3. How do you say "wedding" in Bashkir? 4. Fill in the blanks. 'Ҡоршапсың, барыңның ... ... ҡанашавы.' 5. What does the proverb 'Әйләнәһүлә' mean?
Sources[edit | edit source]
- Bashkir language - Wikipedia
- Bashkir Language - Structure, Writing & Alphabet - MustGo
- Appendix:Bashkir Swadesh list - Wiktionary
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