Language/Kazakh/Vocabulary/Count-to-10
Hi Kazakh learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to count to 10 in Kazakh. Knowing how to count is essential in any language, and it is no different in Kazakh. Once you have mastered counting to 10, it will be easier for you to count to higher numbers. So let's get started!
Introduction[edit | edit source]
Kazakh is spoken by over 10 million people worldwide and is the official language of Kazakhstan. The language uses the Cyrillic alphabet and has many unique pronunciation and grammar rules. Knowing the basics, such as how to count, will help you learn the language faster. In this lesson, we will go over the numbers one through ten in Kazakh and show you how to use them.
Finish this lesson and explore these related pages: Family, Animals, Expressions for Asking Questions & Basic Shopping Vocabulary.
Counting to 10[edit | edit source]
In Kazakh, numbers are written using the Cyrillic alphabet. Here are the numbers one through ten:
| Kazakh | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| бір | beer | One |
| екі | yeki | Two |
| үш | wsh | Three |
| төрт | tort | Four |
| бес | bes | Five |
| алты | alty | Six |
| жеті | jeti | Seven |
| сегіз | segiz | Eight |
| тоғыз | toghyz | Nine |
| он | on | Ten |
An easy way to remember the numbers is to practice pronouncing them one by one while looking at the table above. Once you can do that, try to remember them in order. Here's an example dialogue to demonstrate how to use these numbers in context:
- Person 1: Бір! (One!)
- Person 2: Екі! (Two!)
- Person 1: Үш! (Three!)
- Person 2: Төрт! (Four!)
- Person 1: Бес! (Five!)
- Person 2: Алты! (Six!)
- Person 1: Жеті! (Seven!)
- Person 2: Сегіз! (Eight!)
- Person 1: Тоғыз! (Nine!)
- Person 2: Он! (Ten!)
Fun Facts[edit | edit source]
Did you know that Kazakh people are traditionally nomadic, meaning they travel from place to place with their livestock? They have a deep respect for nature and the environment, and this is reflected in their culture and language. Kazakh culture is rich in music, dance, and art, and many traditional events and festivals are still celebrated today. To learn more about Kazakh culture and the language, check out some of the links below.
Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
To improve your Kazakh Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
Sources[edit | edit source]
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