Language/Tatar/Vocabulary/Express-Surprise
Hi Tatar learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to express surprise in Tatar and discover interesting facts about Tatar culture. It is important to have a good vocabulary to express ourselves, so let's get started!
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Basic Words[edit | edit source]
To express surprise, we can use the following words and phrases:
| Tatar | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Уых // uyaqh | u-yak | Wow! |
| Әй // äy | ai | Oh! |
| Бу көнә барлыгына көнем! // Bu könä barlyğına könem! | bu koe-NA bar-LEE-ghee-na koe-NEM | What a day! |
| Төрөлешеңһе төхмәт пиндермеш. // Töröleşenge tökhmet pindermesh | törö-le-SHEN-ge tök-met pin-DER-mesh | Unbelievable! |
Useful Phrases[edit | edit source]
We can also use these phrases to show how surprised we are:
| Tatar | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Мине үккертечек якла // Mine ükkertechek yekla | mi-ne ük-kher-te-cheek yak-la | I'm amazed! |
| Мине ярашык карлар утты // Mine yaraşıq karlar uttu | mi-ne ya-ra-SHUK karlar ut-tu | I'm speechless! |
| Мине эсендүлеге ярак берде // Mine esendülege yarak berde | mi-ne e-sen-dü-le-ge ya-rak ber-de | I was blown away! |
Example Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: Бу көнә барлыгына көнем! (What a day!) - Person 2: Мине үккертечек якла. (I'm amazed!) - Person 1: Төрөлешеңһе төхмәт пиндермеш. (Unbelievable!) - Person 2: Мине эсендүлеге ярак берде. (I was blown away!)
Cultural Insights[edit | edit source]
Did you know that Tatar is the official language of Tatarstan, a republic in the Russian Federation? It is also spoken in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and China. Tatar is a Turkic language with over 5 million speakers worldwide.
Tatar culture is rich and diverse, with unique traditions and customs. One of the most famous Tatar dishes is "chak-chak," a dessert made of fried dough pieces drizzled with honey or syrup. Tatar folk music is also popular, with instruments such as the accordion, violin, and balalaika used in performances.
If you want to learn more about Tatar culture, try watching Tatar movies or listening to Tatar music. You can also practice your Tatar skills by reading Tatar newspapers or chatting with native speakers on the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
Further Reading[edit | edit source]
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