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Welcome to the exciting world of Kazakh grammar! In this lesson, we’ll explore the '''accusative case''', a crucial part of the Kazakh language that helps us understand how nouns change form based on their role in a sentence. Just like in English, where we say "I see the dog," the accusative case helps specify what or whom we are talking about when we express action. It’s essential for forming clear and correct sentences.


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This lesson is part of the "Complete 0 to A1 Kazakh Course," designed for complete beginners. By the end of this lesson, you’ll have a solid understanding of the accusative case and how it interacts with the nominative case, enabling you to enhance your conversational skills and comprehension.


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As a Kazakh language teacher with over 20 years of experience, I believe that understanding the Kazakh cases is crucial for anyone who wishes to speak Kazakh fluently. In this lesson, we will cover the basics of the Kazakh accusative case, including its formation and usage, and how it relates to the nominative case.  
=== What is the Accusative Case? ===
 
The accusative case is used primarily to indicate the '''direct object''' of a verb. In simpler terms, it tells us who or what is receiving the action of the verb. Understanding this case is vital for sentence construction.
 
In Kazakh, the form of a noun changes depending on whether it is in the nominative case (the subject of the sentence) or the accusative case (the direct object). This transformation is one of the key features of the language and is essential for effective communication.
 
=== The Structure of the Lesson ===
 
In this lesson, we will cover:
 
* '''Definition and Importance of the Accusative Case'''
 
* '''Noun Transformations from Nominative to Accusative'''
 
* '''Examples of Accusative Case in Sentences'''
 
* '''Common Verbs Associated with the Accusative Case'''
 
* '''Exercises to Practice the Accusative Case'''
 
Let’s dive into the details!
 
== Definition and Importance of the Accusative Case ==
 
The accusative case plays a vital role in Kazakh grammar. It allows us to express actions clearly by indicating what is being acted upon. Learning to use the accusative case correctly will help you form coherent sentences and express your thoughts more accurately.
 
=== Noun Transformations from Nominative to Accusative ===
 
In Kazakh, nouns change form when they shift from the nominative to the accusative case. This transformation typically involves suffixes. Here’s a brief overview:
 
* '''For inanimate nouns''', the suffix '''-ны''' or '''-ні''' is added based on vowel harmony.
 
* '''For animate nouns''', the suffix '''-ны''' or '''-ні''' is also used based on vowel harmony.
 
Let’s look at some examples to clarify this:
 
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! Kazakh !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| кітап (kitap) || [kitɑp] || book (nominative)
 
|-
 
| кітапты (kitapty) || [kitɑptɯ] || the book (accusative)
 
|-
 
| бала (bala) || [bɑlɑ] || child (nominative)
 
|-
 
| баланы (balany) || [bɑlɑnɯ] || the child (accusative)
 
|}
 
As illustrated in the table, the noun "kitap" (book) in the nominative case becomes "kitapty" in the accusative case, while "bala" (child) changes to "balany."
 
=== Examples of Accusative Case in Sentences ===
 
To solidify your understanding, let’s look at some more examples of sentences that utilize the accusative case.
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Kazakh !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| Мен кітапты оқимын. || [men kitapty oqɪmɪn] || I read the book.
 
|-
 
| Ол баланы көреді. || [ol balany kɵrɛdɪ] || He sees the child.
 
|-
 
| Біз алма сатып аламыз. || [bɪz alma satɪp alamyz] || We buy an apple.
 
|-
 
| Сен хатты жазасың. || [sɛn xatty zhazasɨn] || You write the letter.
 
|-
 
| Олар үйді тазалайды. || [olar üydɪ tazalaydɪ] || They clean the house.
 
|}
 
In each of these examples, notice how the direct object (the book, the child, the apple, the letter, the house) is marked with the accusative case, clarifying the action being performed.
 
=== Common Verbs Associated with the Accusative Case ===
 
Certain verbs are commonly used with the accusative case. Here are a few examples:
 
* '''Көру (körü)''' - to see
 
* '''Оқу (oqu)''' - to read
 
* '''Жазу (zhazu)''' - to write
 
* '''Сатып алу (satyp alu)''' - to buy
 
* '''Тазалау (tazalau)''' - to clean
 
Using the accusative case with these verbs will enhance your ability to express actions and interactions.
 
== Exercises to Practice the Accusative Case ==
 
Now that you have a good grasp of the accusative case, let's put your knowledge to the test with some exercises!
 
=== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks ===
 
Fill in the blanks with the correct accusative form of the nouns provided.
 
1. Мен ___ (кітеп) оқимын.
 
2. Ол ___ (бала) көреді.
 
3. Біз ___ (алма) сатып аламыз.
 
4. Сен ___ (хат) жазасың.
 
5. Олар ___ (үй) тазалайды.
 
=== Solutions to Exercise 1 ===


1. Мен '''кітапты''' оқимын.


<span link>Don't miss the chance to check out these pages as you wrap up this lesson: [[Language/Kazakh/Grammar/Plurals|Plurals]] & [[Language/Kazakh/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have|How to Use Have]].</span>
2. Ол '''баланы''' көреді.
== What is the Accusative Case? ==


The accusative case marks the direct object of a sentence. In simpler terms, it shows what the subject is acting upon. In Kazakh, the accusative is used when the direct object of the sentence is definite, meaning that it is a specific, known noun.  
3. Біз '''алманы''' сатып аламыз.


== Formation ==
4. Сен '''хатты''' жазасың.


To form the accusative case, the following changes can be made:
5. Олар '''үйді''' тазалайды.


1. Change the ending to -ді/-ды:
=== Exercise 2: Transform the Noun ===
- If a noun ends in a vowel, add -ды:
<table class="wikitable">
<tr>
<th>Kazakh</th>
<th>Pronunciation</th>
<th>English</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>қала (city)</td>
<td>/qɑ.lɑ dɯ/</td>
<td>city (accusative)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ұстаз (teacher)</td>
<td>/u.stɑz dɯ/</td>
<td>teacher (accusative)</td>
</tr>
</table>


- If a noun ends in a consonant, add -ды:
Transform the following nouns from nominative to accusative.
<table class="wikitable">
<tr>
<th>Kazakh</th>
<th>Pronunciation</th>
<th>English</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>кітап (book)</td>
<td>/kɯtɑp dɯ/</td>
<td>book (accusative)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>орын (place)</td>
<td>/o.rən dɯ/</td>
<td>place (accusative)</td>
</tr>
</table>


2. If the noun has a second syllable with a "back" vowel (a, ɔ, or ʊ), add an apostrophe before the ending:
1. Қала (city)
<table class="wikitable">
<tr>
<th>Kazakh</th>
<th>Pronunciation</th>
<th>English</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ауыл (village)</td>
<td>/ɑ.wəl' dɯ/</td>
<td>village (accusative)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>бақша (garden)</td>
<td>/bɑq.ʃɑ' dɯ/</td>
<td>garden (accusative)</td>
</tr>
</table>


== Usage ==
2. Дос (friend)


The accusative case is used in the following situations:
3. Көлік (car)


1. Direct objects: When the subject of the sentence is acting upon a specific noun. For example:
4. Сурет (picture)


<table class="wikitable">
5. Ағаш (tree)
<tr>
<th>Kazakh</th>
<th>Pronunciation</th>
<th>English</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Мен қалаға бардым.</td>
<td>/men qɑ.lɑ'ɣɑ bɑr'dɯm/</td>
<td>I went to the city.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Оқушылар кітапты оқыды.</td>
<td>/o.qʊʃɯ.lɑr kɯ.tɑp'tɯ o.qɯ'dɯ/</td>
<td>The students read the book.</td>
</tr>
</table>


2. "Negative accusative": When a negative action is performed on a noun. In these cases, the nominative case is used instead of the accusative. For example:
=== Solutions to Exercise 2 ===


<table class="wikitable">
1. Қаланы (the city)
<tr>
<th>Kazakh</th>
<th>Pronunciation</th>
<th>English</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Мен қалаға бармақшысын.</td>
<td>/men qɑ.lɑ'ɣɑ bɑr.mɑq'ʃɯsɯn/</td>
<td>I don't have a ticket to the city.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Оқушылар кітапты оқымайды.</td>
<td>/o.qʊʃɯ.lɑr kɯ.tɑp'tɯ o.qɯ.mɑj'dɯ/</td>
<td>The students are not reading the book.</td>
</tr>
</table>


== Accusative vs Nominative ==
2. Досты (the friend)


To understand the accusative case better, it is important to compare it to the nominative case. The nominative is used when the noun is the subject of the sentence, while the accusative is used when it is the direct object.
3. Көлікті (the car)


<table class="wikitable">
4. Суретті (the picture)
<tr>
<th>Kazakh</th>
<th>English</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Асыл таңдай жүр.</td>
<td>Asyl is running.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Асыл машинаға жүр.</td>
<td>Asyl is walking to the car.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Асыл мені табысқа шақырды.</td>
<td>Asyl called me to the concert.</td>
</tr>
</table>


In the first sentence, "Asyl" is the subject, so the nominative case is used. In the second sentence, "car" is the direct object, so the accusative case is used. Finally, in the third sentence, "me" is the direct object, so the accusative case is used again.  
5. Ағашты (the tree)
 
=== Exercise 3: Sentence Creation ===
 
Create sentences using the following verbs and nouns in the accusative case.
 
1. Көру (to see) - дос (friend)
 
2. Жазу (to write) - хат (letter)
 
3. Оқу (to read) - кітап (book)
 
4. Тазалау (to clean) - үй (house)
 
5. Сатып алу (to buy) - алма (apple)
 
=== Solutions to Exercise 3 ===
 
1. Мен досымды көремін. (I see my friend.)
 
2. Сен хатты жазасың. (You write the letter.)
 
3. Ол кітапты оқиды. (He reads the book.)
 
4. Біз үйді тазалаймыз. (We clean the house.)
 
5. Олар алманы сатып алады. (They buy the apple.)
 
=== Exercise 4: Matching Game ===
 
Match the Kazakh nouns in the nominative form with their accusative forms.
 
1. Қала
 
2. Дос
 
3. Кітап
 
4. Бала
 
5. Сурет
 
a. Досымды 
 
b. Балаңды 
 
c. Кітапты 
 
d. Қаланы 
 
e. Суретті 
 
=== Solutions to Exercise 4 ===
 
1. Қала - d. Қаланы 
 
2. Дос - a. Досымды 
 
3. Кітап - c. Кітапты 
 
4. Бала - b. Балаңды 
 
5. Сурет - e. Суретті 
 
=== Exercise 5: Rewrite the Sentences ===
 
Rewrite the following sentences by changing the direct object to the accusative case.
 
1. Мен алма жеймін. (I eat an apple.)
 
2. Ол кітап оқиды. (He reads a book.)
 
3. Біз достарымызды шақырамыз. (We invite our friends.)
 
4. Сен сурет саласың. (You draw a picture.)
 
5. Олар үй салады. (They build a house.)
 
=== Solutions to Exercise 5 ===
 
1. Мен '''алманы''' жеймін.
 
2. Ол '''кітапты''' оқиды.
 
3. Біз '''достарымызды''' шақырамыз.
 
4. Сен '''суретті''' саласың.
 
5. Олар '''үйді''' салады.
 
=== Exercise 6: Choose the Correct Form ===
 
Choose the correct accusative form for the sentences below.
 
1. Мен ___ (қала) көремін.
 
a) қала
 
b) қаланы
 
2. Ол ___ (балалар) көреді.
 
a) балалар
 
b) балаларды
 
3. Біз ___ (тағам) сатып аламыз.
 
a) тағам
 
b) тағамды
 
4. Сіз ___ (сурет) көресіз.
 
a) сурет
 
b) суретті
 
5. Олар ___ (кітап) оқиды.
 
a) кітап
 
b) кітапты
 
=== Solutions to Exercise 6 ===
 
1. Мен '''қаланы''' көремін. (b)
 
2. Ол '''балаларды''' көреді. (b)
 
3. Біз '''тағамды''' сатып аламыз. (b)
 
4. Сіз '''суретті''' көресіз. (b)
 
5. Олар '''кітапты''' оқиды. (b)
 
=== Exercise 7: Translate the Sentences ===
 
Translate the following sentences into Kazakh, paying attention to the accusative case.
 
1. I see the house.
 
2. They read the letters.
 
3. We buy the apples.
 
4. He cleans the car.
 
5. You write the story.
 
=== Solutions to Exercise 7 ===
 
1. Мен '''үйді''' көремін.
 
2. Олар '''хаттарды''' оқиды.
 
3. Біз '''алмаларды''' сатып аламыз.
 
4. Ол '''көлікті''' тазартады.
 
5. Сен '''әңгімені''' жазасың.
 
=== Exercise 8: Correct the Mistakes ===
 
Identify and correct the mistakes in the following sentences.
 
1. Мен кітапты оқимын. (correct)
 
2. Ол баланы көреді. (correct)
 
3. Біз алма сатып аламыз. (correct)
 
4. Сен дос оқисың. (incorrect)
 
5. Олар үй тазалайды. (incorrect)
 
=== Solutions to Exercise 8 ===
 
1. (correct)
 
2. (correct)
 
3. (correct)
 
4. Сен '''досымды''' оқисың. (I read my friend.)
 
5. Олар '''үйді''' тазалайды. (They clean the house.)
 
=== Exercise 9: Construct Questions ===
 
Form questions using the accusative case.
 
1. What do you read? (Сіз не оқисыз?)
 
2. Who does he see? (Ол кімді көреді?)
 
3. What do they buy? (Олар не сатып алады?)
 
4. Which letter do you write? (Сіз қай хатты жазасыз?)
 
5. Which picture do you draw? (Сіз қай суретті саласыз?)
 
=== Solutions to Exercise 9 ===
 
1. Сіз не '''оқисыз'''?
 
2. Ол кімді '''көреді'''?
 
3. Олар не '''сатып алады'''?
 
4. Сіз қай '''хатты''' жазасыз?
 
5. Сіз қай '''суретті''' саласыз?
 
=== Exercise 10: Create a Dialogue ===
 
Create a short dialogue between two people using at least five accusative case nouns.
 
=== Solutions to Exercise 10 ===
 
'''Person A:''' Сәлем! Сен қандай кітап оқып жатырсың? 
 
'''Person B:''' Сәлем! Мен '''қазақ әдебиетін''' оқып жатырмын. 
 
'''Person A:''' Керемет! Мен '''суретті''' саламын. 
 
'''Person B:''' Жақсы! Мен '''достарымды''' шақырғым келеді. 
 
'''Person A:''' Маған '''хат''' жазып берші.


== Conclusion ==
== Conclusion ==


The accusative case is an important part of Kazakh grammar that is essential for those who wish to communicate in Kazakh effectively. In this lesson, we have covered the formation and usage of the accusative case, as well as its relation to the nominative case. With practice, you will soon be able to use the accusative case effortlessly in your Kazakh conversations.
Congratulations on completing this lesson on the accusative case! You’ve learned how to recognize and use this important grammatical structure in Kazakh. Remember to practice regularly, as using the accusative case correctly will greatly enhance your fluency and comprehension as you continue your journey in learning Kazakh.
 
Feel free to revisit the examples and exercises as often as you need. The more you practice, the more confident you’ll become in using the accusative case in conversation.
 
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Kazakh → Grammar → 0 to A1 Course → Accusative Case

Welcome to the exciting world of Kazakh grammar! In this lesson, we’ll explore the accusative case, a crucial part of the Kazakh language that helps us understand how nouns change form based on their role in a sentence. Just like in English, where we say "I see the dog," the accusative case helps specify what or whom we are talking about when we express action. It’s essential for forming clear and correct sentences.

This lesson is part of the "Complete 0 to A1 Kazakh Course," designed for complete beginners. By the end of this lesson, you’ll have a solid understanding of the accusative case and how it interacts with the nominative case, enabling you to enhance your conversational skills and comprehension.

What is the Accusative Case?[edit | edit source]

The accusative case is used primarily to indicate the direct object of a verb. In simpler terms, it tells us who or what is receiving the action of the verb. Understanding this case is vital for sentence construction.

In Kazakh, the form of a noun changes depending on whether it is in the nominative case (the subject of the sentence) or the accusative case (the direct object). This transformation is one of the key features of the language and is essential for effective communication.

The Structure of the Lesson[edit | edit source]

In this lesson, we will cover:

  • Definition and Importance of the Accusative Case
  • Noun Transformations from Nominative to Accusative
  • Examples of Accusative Case in Sentences
  • Common Verbs Associated with the Accusative Case
  • Exercises to Practice the Accusative Case

Let’s dive into the details!

Definition and Importance of the Accusative Case[edit | edit source]

The accusative case plays a vital role in Kazakh grammar. It allows us to express actions clearly by indicating what is being acted upon. Learning to use the accusative case correctly will help you form coherent sentences and express your thoughts more accurately.

Noun Transformations from Nominative to Accusative[edit | edit source]

In Kazakh, nouns change form when they shift from the nominative to the accusative case. This transformation typically involves suffixes. Here’s a brief overview:

  • For inanimate nouns, the suffix -ны or -ні is added based on vowel harmony.
  • For animate nouns, the suffix -ны or -ні is also used based on vowel harmony.

Let’s look at some examples to clarify this:

Kazakh Pronunciation English
кітап (kitap) [kitɑp] book (nominative)
кітапты (kitapty) [kitɑptɯ] the book (accusative)
бала (bala) [bɑlɑ] child (nominative)
баланы (balany) [bɑlɑnɯ] the child (accusative)

As illustrated in the table, the noun "kitap" (book) in the nominative case becomes "kitapty" in the accusative case, while "bala" (child) changes to "balany."

Examples of Accusative Case in Sentences[edit | edit source]

To solidify your understanding, let’s look at some more examples of sentences that utilize the accusative case.

Kazakh Pronunciation English
Мен кітапты оқимын. [men kitapty oqɪmɪn] I read the book.
Ол баланы көреді. [ol balany kɵrɛdɪ] He sees the child.
Біз алма сатып аламыз. [bɪz alma satɪp alamyz] We buy an apple.
Сен хатты жазасың. [sɛn xatty zhazasɨn] You write the letter.
Олар үйді тазалайды. [olar üydɪ tazalaydɪ] They clean the house.

In each of these examples, notice how the direct object (the book, the child, the apple, the letter, the house) is marked with the accusative case, clarifying the action being performed.

Common Verbs Associated with the Accusative Case[edit | edit source]

Certain verbs are commonly used with the accusative case. Here are a few examples:

  • Көру (körü) - to see
  • Оқу (oqu) - to read
  • Жазу (zhazu) - to write
  • Сатып алу (satyp alu) - to buy
  • Тазалау (tazalau) - to clean

Using the accusative case with these verbs will enhance your ability to express actions and interactions.

Exercises to Practice the Accusative Case[edit | edit source]

Now that you have a good grasp of the accusative case, let's put your knowledge to the test with some exercises!

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Fill in the blanks with the correct accusative form of the nouns provided.

1. Мен ___ (кітеп) оқимын.

2. Ол ___ (бала) көреді.

3. Біз ___ (алма) сатып аламыз.

4. Сен ___ (хат) жазасың.

5. Олар ___ (үй) тазалайды.

Solutions to Exercise 1[edit | edit source]

1. Мен кітапты оқимын.

2. Ол баланы көреді.

3. Біз алманы сатып аламыз.

4. Сен хатты жазасың.

5. Олар үйді тазалайды.

Exercise 2: Transform the Noun[edit | edit source]

Transform the following nouns from nominative to accusative.

1. Қала (city)

2. Дос (friend)

3. Көлік (car)

4. Сурет (picture)

5. Ағаш (tree)

Solutions to Exercise 2[edit | edit source]

1. Қаланы (the city)

2. Досты (the friend)

3. Көлікті (the car)

4. Суретті (the picture)

5. Ағашты (the tree)

Exercise 3: Sentence Creation[edit | edit source]

Create sentences using the following verbs and nouns in the accusative case.

1. Көру (to see) - дос (friend)

2. Жазу (to write) - хат (letter)

3. Оқу (to read) - кітап (book)

4. Тазалау (to clean) - үй (house)

5. Сатып алу (to buy) - алма (apple)

Solutions to Exercise 3[edit | edit source]

1. Мен досымды көремін. (I see my friend.)

2. Сен хатты жазасың. (You write the letter.)

3. Ол кітапты оқиды. (He reads the book.)

4. Біз үйді тазалаймыз. (We clean the house.)

5. Олар алманы сатып алады. (They buy the apple.)

Exercise 4: Matching Game[edit | edit source]

Match the Kazakh nouns in the nominative form with their accusative forms.

1. Қала

2. Дос

3. Кітап

4. Бала

5. Сурет

a. Досымды

b. Балаңды

c. Кітапты

d. Қаланы

e. Суретті

Solutions to Exercise 4[edit | edit source]

1. Қала - d. Қаланы

2. Дос - a. Досымды

3. Кітап - c. Кітапты

4. Бала - b. Балаңды

5. Сурет - e. Суретті

Exercise 5: Rewrite the Sentences[edit | edit source]

Rewrite the following sentences by changing the direct object to the accusative case.

1. Мен алма жеймін. (I eat an apple.)

2. Ол кітап оқиды. (He reads a book.)

3. Біз достарымызды шақырамыз. (We invite our friends.)

4. Сен сурет саласың. (You draw a picture.)

5. Олар үй салады. (They build a house.)

Solutions to Exercise 5[edit | edit source]

1. Мен алманы жеймін.

2. Ол кітапты оқиды.

3. Біз достарымызды шақырамыз.

4. Сен суретті саласың.

5. Олар үйді салады.

Exercise 6: Choose the Correct Form[edit | edit source]

Choose the correct accusative form for the sentences below.

1. Мен ___ (қала) көремін.

a) қала

b) қаланы

2. Ол ___ (балалар) көреді.

a) балалар

b) балаларды

3. Біз ___ (тағам) сатып аламыз.

a) тағам

b) тағамды

4. Сіз ___ (сурет) көресіз.

a) сурет

b) суретті

5. Олар ___ (кітап) оқиды.

a) кітап

b) кітапты

Solutions to Exercise 6[edit | edit source]

1. Мен қаланы көремін. (b)

2. Ол балаларды көреді. (b)

3. Біз тағамды сатып аламыз. (b)

4. Сіз суретті көресіз. (b)

5. Олар кітапты оқиды. (b)

Exercise 7: Translate the Sentences[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences into Kazakh, paying attention to the accusative case.

1. I see the house.

2. They read the letters.

3. We buy the apples.

4. He cleans the car.

5. You write the story.

Solutions to Exercise 7[edit | edit source]

1. Мен үйді көремін.

2. Олар хаттарды оқиды.

3. Біз алмаларды сатып аламыз.

4. Ол көлікті тазартады.

5. Сен әңгімені жазасың.

Exercise 8: Correct the Mistakes[edit | edit source]

Identify and correct the mistakes in the following sentences.

1. Мен кітапты оқимын. (correct)

2. Ол баланы көреді. (correct)

3. Біз алма сатып аламыз. (correct)

4. Сен дос оқисың. (incorrect)

5. Олар үй тазалайды. (incorrect)

Solutions to Exercise 8[edit | edit source]

1. (correct)

2. (correct)

3. (correct)

4. Сен досымды оқисың. (I read my friend.)

5. Олар үйді тазалайды. (They clean the house.)

Exercise 9: Construct Questions[edit | edit source]

Form questions using the accusative case.

1. What do you read? (Сіз не оқисыз?)

2. Who does he see? (Ол кімді көреді?)

3. What do they buy? (Олар не сатып алады?)

4. Which letter do you write? (Сіз қай хатты жазасыз?)

5. Which picture do you draw? (Сіз қай суретті саласыз?)

Solutions to Exercise 9[edit | edit source]

1. Сіз не оқисыз?

2. Ол кімді көреді?

3. Олар не сатып алады?

4. Сіз қай хатты жазасыз?

5. Сіз қай суретті саласыз?

Exercise 10: Create a Dialogue[edit | edit source]

Create a short dialogue between two people using at least five accusative case nouns.

Solutions to Exercise 10[edit | edit source]

Person A: Сәлем! Сен қандай кітап оқып жатырсың?

Person B: Сәлем! Мен қазақ әдебиетін оқып жатырмын.

Person A: Керемет! Мен суретті саламын.

Person B: Жақсы! Мен достарымды шақырғым келеді.

Person A: Маған хат жазып берші.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations on completing this lesson on the accusative case! You’ve learned how to recognize and use this important grammatical structure in Kazakh. Remember to practice regularly, as using the accusative case correctly will greatly enhance your fluency and comprehension as you continue your journey in learning Kazakh.

Feel free to revisit the examples and exercises as often as you need. The more you practice, the more confident you’ll become in using the accusative case in conversation.

Table of Contents - Kazakh Course - 0 to A1[edit source]


Kazakh Pronunciation


Greetings and Basic Expressions


Kazakh Cases


Food and Drink


Verbs


Traditions and Customs


Family and Relationships


Adjectives


Traveling and Directions


Pronouns


Shopping and Consumerism


Art and Literature


Adverbs


Health and Medical Emergencies


Sports and Recreation


Prepositions and Postpositions


Nature and Environment

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