Language/Tatar/Vocabulary/Telling-Time
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
Welcome to the Tatar Vocabulary lesson on telling time! In this lesson, we will explore how to express time in Tatar, including the hours, minutes, and parts of the day. Being able to tell time is an essential skill in any language, and it allows us to communicate effectively and navigate our daily lives. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently ask and tell the time in Tatar, as well as understand common expressions related to time. So, let's get started!
Telling Time in Tatar[edit | edit source]
Tatar uses a 24-hour clock system, similar to many other languages. However, there are some unique aspects to telling time in Tatar that we will explore in this section. To begin, let's learn the basic vocabulary for the hours and minutes in Tatar:
Hours[edit | edit source]
In Tatar, the word for "hour" is "сәгать" (säğät). Here are the Tatar numbers for the hours:
| Tatar | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| бер(е) | ber(e) | one |
| икк(е) | ikk(e) | two |
| үч | üç | three |
| дөрт | dört | four |
| биш | biş | five |
| алты | altı | six |
| ятты | yattı | seven |
| сегез | segez | eight |
| тогиз | toğız | nine |
| он | on | ten |
| он бер(е) | on ber(e) | eleven |
| он икк(е) | on ikk(e) | twelve |
| он үч | on üç | thirteen |
| он дөрт | on dört | fourteen |
| он биш | on biş | fifteen |
| он алты | on altı | sixteen |
| он ятты | on yattı | seventeen |
| он сегез | on segez | eighteen |
| он тогиз | on toğız | nineteen |
| йигирме | yigirme | twenty |
| йигирме бер(е) | yigirme ber(e) | twenty-one |
As you can see, the numbers for one to ten are straightforward, but after that, we add the word "он" (on) before the number to indicate the tens place. For example, "eleven" is "он бер(е)" (on ber(e)), and "twenty" is "йигирме" (yigirme). To express the hours in Tatar, we simply use the number followed by the word "сәгать" (säğät). For example, "one o'clock" is "бер сәгать" (ber säğät), and "two o'clock" is "икк сәгать" (ikk säğät).
Minutes[edit | edit source]
In Tatar, the word for "minute" is "минут" (minut). Here are the Tatar numbers for the minutes:
| Tatar | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| бер(е) минут | ber(e) minut | one minute |
| икк(е) минут | ikk(e) minut | two minutes |
| үч минут | üç minut | three minutes |
| дөрт минут | dört minut | four minutes |
| биш минут | biş minut | five minutes |
| алты минут | altı minut | six minutes |
| ятты минут | yattı minut | seven minutes |
| сегез минут | segez minut | eight minutes |
| тогиз минут | toğız minut | nine minutes |
| он минут | on minut | ten minutes |
| он бер(е) минут | on ber(e) minut | eleven minutes |
| он икк(е) минут | on ikk(e) minut | twelve minutes |
| он үч минут | on üç minut | thirteen minutes |
| он дөрт минут | on dört minut | fourteen minutes |
| он биш минут | on biş minut | fifteen minutes |
| он алты минут | on altı minut | sixteen minutes |
| он ятты минут | on yattı minut | seventeen minutes |
| он сегез минут | on segez minut | eighteen minutes |
| он тогиз минут | on toğız minut | nineteen minutes |
| йигирме минут | yigirme minut | twenty minutes |
| йигирме бер(е) минут | yigirme ber(e) minut | twenty-one minutes |
| йигирме икк(е) минут | yigirme ikk(e) minut | twenty-two minutes |
To express the minutes in Tatar, we use the number followed by the word "минут" (minut). For example, "one minute" is "бер минут" (ber minut), and "five minutes" is "биш минут" (biş minut).
Parts of the Day[edit | edit source]
Now that we know how to express the hours and minutes in Tatar, let's learn some vocabulary for the parts of the day. Here are the Tatar words for the different parts of the day:
| Tatar | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| тәүге | täüge | morning |
| тәүге дәге | täüge täge | in the morning |
| тәүге башы | täüge başı | early morning |
| көн | kön | day |
| көндәге | köndäge | during the day |
| төн | töñ | evening |
| төндәге | töndäge | in the evening |
| төн башы | töñ başı | early evening |
| төннәр | tönnär | nights |
| төннәргә | tönnärge | at night |
| төннәр башы | tönnär başı | late at night |
To express the time of day in Tatar, we simply use the appropriate word for the part of the day followed by the number and the word for "hour" and "minute". For example, "seven o'clock in the morning" is "ятты сәгать тәүге дәге" (yattı säğät täüge täge), and "eight thirty in the evening" is "сегез отыз минут төндәге" (segez otız minut töndäge).
Cultural Insights[edit | edit source]
Telling time is an important aspect of daily life in Tatarstan, the homeland of the Tatar people. The Tatars have a rich history and culture, and their perception of time is influenced by their traditions and lifestyle. Historically, the Tatars were a nomadic people who relied on the movement of the sun and the stars to navigate their vast territories. As a result, their understanding of time was closely tied to natural cycles and celestial observations.
In Tatar culture, punctuality is highly valued. Arriving late to an appointment or event is considered disrespectful and can be seen as a lack of consideration for others' time. It is important to be mindful of this cultural norm when interacting with Tatar speakers. If you are invited to a Tatar home, it is customary to arrive on time or even a few minutes early as a sign of respect.
Additionally, the Tatar language has various idiomatic expressions related to time. For example, the phrase "вакыт тикләре" (wakit tikläre), which translates to "time flies" in English, is often used to express the feeling that time passes quickly. Similarly, the phrase "вакыт бирләшәрәк" (wakit birläşäräk), meaning "in due time" or "in its own time," emphasizes the importance of patience and letting events unfold naturally.
Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]
Now it's time to practice what you've learned! In this section, you will find a series of exercises to help reinforce your understanding of telling time in Tatar. Try to complete each exercise to the best of your ability, and then check your answers against the provided solutions.
Exercise 1[edit | edit source]
Translate the following phrases from English to Tatar:
1. It's nine o'clock. 2. The meeting starts at two thirty. 3. I wake up at six in the morning. 4. What time is it? 5. The train departs at seven fifteen.
Solution:
1. Сегез сәгать. 2. Булушмак отыз минут икк сәгатьда башлана. 3. Мин тәүге беш сәгатьта уйганам. 4. Сагать нәчә вакыт? 5. Көчәс сегез алтынчы минутта күчә.
Exercise 2[edit | edit source]
Translate the following phrases from Tatar to English:
1. Бер минут башты. 2. Йигирме бер минут дөрт сәгатьда. 3. Мин төннәргә һич кайберәм. 4. Сегез алты сәгатьгә барып эләнәм. 5. Отыз минут калды.
Solution:
1. It started one minute ago. 2. Twenty-one minutes in four hours. 3. I never go out at night. 4. I will leave at six o'clock. 5. Thirty minutes left.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
Congratulations! You have completed the Tatar Vocabulary lesson on telling time. In this lesson, you learned how to express the hours, minutes, and parts of the day in Tatar. You also explored cultural insights related to time in Tatarstan and practiced your skills with exercise scenarios. Keep practicing and using your new knowledge to become more confident in telling time in Tatar. In the next lesson, we will continue to expand our vocabulary and explore new topics. Успешного обучения! (Uspeshnogo obucheniya!) - Happy learning!
Sources[edit | edit source]
- Tatar - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com
- Tatar Vocabulary - House
- Turko-Tatar - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com
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