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Kirghiz Vocabulary - Drinks

Hi Kirghiz learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about different types of drinks in Kyrgyz. Knowing these words will be useful when ordering drinks at a restaurant, grocery shopping or simply having conversations with native speakers. Don't forget to check out the natives speakers on the Polyglot Club and ask them any questions.

Beverages

When it comes to beverages, the Kyrgyz people love their tea, just like in other parts of Central Asia. Tea is considered to be the national beverage, and it is usually consumed with either sugar, salt, or milk. Traditionally, it is served in a bowl-shaped cup called a "piala", or in a teapot called a "samovar".

Kyrgyz	Pronunciation	English
чай	çay	tea
сүт-чай	süt-çay	tea with milk
кумыс	qımız	fermented mare's milk
шорпо	şorpo	traditional soup broth

Dialogue:

• Person 1: Men bir çını çay içqim qele catat (I want to drink a cup of tea)
• Person 2: 1) Sen süt-çay içesinbi? 2)Sen süt-çay içqin qele catabı? (Do you want tea with milk?(an offer)

Alcoholic beverages

Alcohol is also consumed by some Kirghiz people, although the majority of the population is Muslim and does not drink. A popular drink in Kyrgyzstan is "kumys", which is made from fermented mare's milk. Another common alcoholic drink is beer, which is often consumed during social gatherings or sporting events.

Kirghiz	Pronunciation	English
водка	vodka	vodka
пиво	pivo	beer
кызыл вино	kızıl vino	red wine

Dialogue:

• Person 1: Qanday, dosum (doske)! Içqenge birdeme barbı? (Cheers, buddy! Do you have something to drink? (implying something “alcoholic”)
• Person 2: Coq, men içpey qalğam. (No, I have given up drinking(an alcohol).)

Soft drinks

Soft drinks are also popular in Kyrgyzstan, particularly among younger generations. There are many brands of soda available, both locally produced and imported. However, some Kirghiz people prefer traditional and non-industrialized drinks like "jarma", which is made from crushed wheat, and "balapan", which is a kind of fermented sour cream.

Kirghiz	Pronunciation	English
кола	kola	cola
фанта	fantа	fanta
лимонад	limonad	lemonade
суу	suu	water

Dialogue:

• Person 1: Жармадан суу даярдым. Ширкөк аламан. (I made jarma. I can't find soda.)
• Person 2: Салып чык, суу болду жана. (Nevermind, water works too.)

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have learned some new words for beverages in Kirghiz today. Don't forget to review the Kirghiz vocabulary on the Polyglot Club if you want to improve. If you have any questions or suggestions, don't hesitate to ask. Cheers! 🍻

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