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Introduction
As a beginner in Tatar, you have already learned the basics of sentence structure and word order. Now, it's time to dive into question formation. Asking questions in Tatar involves the use of question words and intonation, just like in English. In this lesson, you will learn how to form questions in Tatar, understand the use of question words, and know how to use intonation to create a questioning tone. So, let's get started!
Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: Give your Opinion & Prepositions.
Question Words
In Tatar, there are several question words that are used to ask questions. These words are similar to those used in English and frequently appear at the beginning of the sentence. Below is a list of some of the most commonly used question words in Tatar:
| Tatar | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| ким | /kim/ | who |
| нәрсә | /närse/ | what |
| мине | /mine/ | where |
| калын | /kalın/ | when |
| ниң | /niñ/ | whose |
You can use these question words to form questions like the following:
- ким?
- нәрсә?
- мине?
- калын?
Which translate to:
- Who?
- What?
- Where?
- When?
Intonation
Besides question words, you can also indicate question formation through intonation. In spoken Tatar, you can raise the pitch of your voice at the end of a sentence to indicate that it is a question. This technique makes a declarative sentence sound like an interrogative one. For example:
- Сен Татарстан торында яшайсыз.
- Сен Татарстан торында яшайсыз?
The first sentence means "You live in Tatarstan," while the second one means "Do you live in Tatarstan?" You can hear the difference in intonation. When you ask a question using this technique, you don't need to use any question words.
Practice
Now that you know how to use question words and intonation to create questions, it's time to put it into practice. Here are some exercises for you to try:
- Create five questions using the question words we discussed above. For example: Ким Рустәм итеп урам белән җәбәрәсә?
- Listen to a recording of a Tatar conversation and try to identify the questions. Focus on the intonation of the speaker to determine which parts are being asked in a questioning manner.
- Write a paragraph about your daily routine, but write it in the form of questions. For example: Мине укуттым? Кифә лап алтым?
Conclusion
You have now learned how to create questions in Tatar using question words and intonation. Keep in mind that the use of intonation is more common in spoken Tatar, while written Tatar relies on question words. With practice, you'll be able to ask questions correctly and have conversations with ease. Congratulations on completing this lesson, and keep up the good work!
Finished this lesson? Check out these related lessons: How to Use Be & Comparatives and Superlatives.
Other Lessons
- How to Use Be
- Give your Opinion
- Adjectives
- Adjective Agreement
- 0 to A1 Course
- Pronouns
- Personal pronouns
- Negation
- Past Tense
Sources
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