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Kazakh Vocabulary - Drinks

Hi Kazakh learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about drinks in Kazakh language. Drinks are an essential part of every culture, and they play an important role in our daily lives. From tea to soda, every drink has its unique taste and brings people together. Are you ready to quench your thirst? Let's get started!

Consider exploring these related pages after completing this lesson: Family, Animals, Health & Weather Expressions.

Kazakh Beverages

In Kazakhstan, drinks range from traditional fermented milk to European-style coffee. These drinks are not only refreshing but also rich in history and culture. Here is a list of popular Kazakh beverages and their translations:

Kazakh	Pronunciation	English
сүт	süt	Milk
шай	shay	Tea
су	su	Water
көктем	köktem	Yoghurt drink
қымыз	qymyz	Fermented mare's milk
боза	boza	Fermented wheat drink
кумыс	kumys	Fermented camel's milk
кефир	kefir	Kefir
кока-кола	koka-kola	Coca-Cola

Additional Information

- Tea is an essential part of Kazakh culture. It is standard to serve tea with meals, and it is a symbol of hospitality. - Kefir is a sour milk drink that is popular in Russia and Central Asia. It is often mixed with salt and pepper and consumed as a beverage, or it can be used in cooking. - Boza is a fermented drink made from wheat or barley, and it is popular in Turkey and the Balkans. It has a sweet-sour taste and contains a low percentage of alcohol.

Ordering Drinks

When you are in Kazakhstan and want to order a drink, you can say:

- "Бөлмәнде шай берсеңіз болады ма?" (Bölmende shay bersengiz bolady ma?) - "Can I get some tea?" - "Су сұйып алсам болады ма?" (Su syyyp alsam bolady ma?) - "Can I have some water?" - "Бир көктем берсем болады ма?" (Bir köktem bersem bolady ma?) - "Can I have a yoghurt drink?" - "Қымыз берсем болады ма?" (Qymyz bersem bolady ma?) - "Can I have some fermented mare's milk?"

You can use these phrases to order the drinks you want. Don't be afraid to try new beverages and ask the locals for recommendations!

Dialogue

Person 1: Шай соңындағы салшықтар өте қызықты. (Shay sonındağı salshıqtar öte qyzyqty.) - The tea biscuits at the end are very tasty. Person 2: Иә, соған қоса болады. (Iä, soğan qosa bolady.) - Yes, they complement it well.

Conclusion

We hope you enjoyed learning about beverages in Kazakh language. To improve your Kazakh Vocabulary, you can also use Polyglot Club to find native speakers and ask them any questions! If you want to learn more Kazakh words, check out the Vocabulary page on the Polyglot Club website. Барлыққа сәттілік! (Barlyqqa sättilik!) - Cheers to everyone! 🥤

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Now that you've completed this lesson, don't stop learning! Check out these related topics: Parts of the Body, Fruits, Expressions for Asking Questions & Friendship and Socializing.

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Sources

• Kazakh Food: 15 Must-Try Dishes in Kazakhstan | Will Fly for Food
• What is Kumys? A Kazakh National Drink