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Introduction

Welcome to the lesson on telling time in Turkmen! In this lesson, we will learn how to express time in hours and minutes in the Turkmen language. Being able to tell time is an essential skill for everyday life, from scheduling appointments to catching a train. Understanding how to express time in Turkmen will help you navigate daily activities and communicate effectively with native speakers.

This lesson is part of the "Complete 0 to A1 Turkmen Course," designed for complete beginners who want to learn Turkmen from scratch. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently tell time in Turkmen, expanding your vocabulary and communication skills.

Let's dive into the details of telling time in Turkmen!

Hours

To express the hours in Turkmen, we use a combination of numbers and specific phrases. Here are the Turkmen words for the hours:

Turkmen	Pronunciation	English
bir	beer	one
iki	ee-kee	two
üç	ooch	three
dört	dort	four
bäş	besh	five
altı	al-tee	six
ýeddi	yed-dee	seven
sekiz	se-keez	eight
dokuz	doh-kooz	nine
on	on	ten
on bir	on beer	eleven
on iki	on ee-kee	twelve

To express the hours, we generally use the phrase "sagat" followed by the corresponding number. For example:

- Sagat bir (1 o'clock) - Sagat altı (6 o'clock) - Sagat on (10 o'clock)

It's important to note that Turkmen uses a 24-hour clock system, so there's no need to distinguish between AM and PM. However, if necessary, you can specify the time of day using "günortadan öň" (before noon) or "günortadan soň" (after noon). For example:

- Sagat bir günortadan öň (1 o'clock in the morning) - Sagat altı günortadan soň (6 o'clock in the evening)

Minutes

To express the minutes in Turkmen, we use the numbers from 1 to 59. Here are the Turkmen words for the minutes:

Turkmen	Pronunciation	English
bir minut	beer moo-neeht	one minute
iki minut	ee-kee moo-neeht	two minutes
üç minut	ooch moo-neeht	three minutes
dört minut	dort moo-neeht	four minutes
bäş minut	besh moo-neeht	five minutes
on minut	on moo-neeht	ten minutes
ýigrimi minut	yee-gree-mee moo-neeht	twenty minutes
otuz minut	oh-tooz moo-neeht	thirty minutes
kyrk minut	keerh moo-neeht	forty minutes
elli minut	el-lee moo-neeht	fifty minutes

To express a specific minute, we simply combine the corresponding number with the word "minut." For example:

- bir minut (1 minute) - otuz minut (30 minutes) - elli minut (50 minutes)

In Turkmen, when the minutes are between 1 and 30, we use the word "geçe" (past) to indicate the minutes have passed. For example:

- sagat bir geçe (1:05) - sagat üç geçe (3:10) - sagat on iki geçe (12:20)

When the minutes are between 31 and 59, we use the word "galmak" (to remain) to indicate the minutes that are left until the next hour. For example:

- sagat bir galmak (1:55) - sagat dört galmak (4:40) - sagat ýeddi galmak (7:50)

Now that we have covered the basics of expressing hours and minutes in Turkmen, let's explore some cultural aspects related to telling time in Turkmenistan.

Cultural Insights

In Turkmenistan, punctuality is highly valued. Being on time for appointments and meetings is considered respectful and shows good manners. When making plans with Turkmen people, it's important to arrive on time or inform them in advance if you're running late.

Turkmenistan follows Turkmen Time, which is UTC+5. This means that Turkmenistan is 5 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). It's worth noting that Turkmen Time does not observe daylight saving time, so the time difference remains constant throughout the year.

Additionally, it's common for Turkmen people to use a 24-hour clock system in everyday life. This system allows for clearer communication and avoids any confusion between AM and PM. When asking for the time in Turkmenistan, you can simply use the phrase "Sizde sagat näçe?" (What time is it for you?).

Now, let's practice what we have learned so far with some exercises!

Exercises

1. Express the following hours in Turkmen: a) 2 o'clock b) 9 o'clock c) 12 o'clock

2. Express the following minutes in Turkmen: a) 15 minutes b) 35 minutes c) 45 minutes

3. Express the following times in Turkmen: a) 5:30 b) 11:20 c) 8:55

Solutions

1. Express the following hours in Turkmen: a) 2 o'clock = Sagat iki b) 9 o'clock = Sagat dokuz c) 12 o'clock = Sagat on iki

2. Express the following minutes in Turkmen: a) 15 minutes = bäş minut b) 35 minutes = otuz beş minut c) 45 minutes = kyrk bäş minut

3. Express the following times in Turkmen: a) 5:30 = Sagat bäş otuz b) 11:20 = Sagat on bir ýigrimi c) 8:55 = Sagat sekiz elli beş

Great job! You've successfully learned how to tell time in Turkmen. Keep practicing and using these expressions in everyday conversations to reinforce your learning.

Conclusion

In this lesson, we have explored how to tell time in Turkmen. We learned how to express hours and minutes using the Turkmen numbers and specific phrases. Additionally, we discovered some cultural insights related to telling time in Turkmenistan, including the importance of punctuality and the use of the 24-hour clock system.

By mastering the skill of telling time in Turkmen, you have expanded your vocabulary and communication abilities. Remember to keep practicing and using these expressions in real-life situations to reinforce your learning.

Congratulations on completing this lesson! You are one step closer to becoming fluent in Turkmen. In the next lesson, we will delve into the fascinating world of nouns and adjectives in Turkmen.

Table of Contents - Turkmen Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Greetings and Introductions

• Basic Greetings
• Introducing Yourself

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Pronouns and Verbs

• Personal Pronouns
• Basic Verb Conjugation

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Numbers and Time

• Numbers 1-10
• Telling Time

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Nouns and Adjectives

• Noun Gender and Plurals
• Adjective Agreement

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Relationships

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Turkmen Customs and Traditions

• Greetings and Etiquette
• Turkmen Holidays

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Food and Dining

• Common Foods
• Ordering in a Restaurant

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Asking Questions

• Question Words
• Forming Questions

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Directions and Locations

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Geography and Landmarks

• Regions of Turkmenistan
• Famous Landmarks

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Prepositions and Conjunctions

• Common Prepositions
• Using Conjunctions

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Hobbies and Leisure Activities

• Common Hobbies
• Describing Leisure Activities

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Turkmen Art and Literature

• Traditional Art Forms
• Famous Turkmen Writers

Sources

• Turkmenistan - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

Other Lessons

• Geometry
• Common Foods
• Drinks
• Food
• Clothes
• Numbers
• Animals
• Transport
• Family Members
• Health

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