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Welcome to another exciting lesson in our "Complete 0 to A1 Kazakh Course"! Today, we will dive into the fascinating world of simple prepositions in the Kazakh language. Understanding prepositions is crucial for building sentences that are coherent and meaningful. They serve as the glue that holds words together, helping us to describe relationships in time and space.

In this lesson, we will explore the most common prepositions used in Kazakh, their meanings, and how to utilize them in simple phrases. By the end of this lesson, you will feel more confident in your ability to express basic ideas and thoughts in Kazakh!

Why Prepositions Matter[edit | edit source]

Prepositions are words that link nouns, pronouns, or phrases to other words in a sentence. They can indicate relationships of time, place, direction, and manner. For instance, when you say "The book is on the table," the preposition "on" connects the book to its location. In Kazakh, prepositions serve a similar function, making them essential for effective communication.

Overview of Simple Prepositions[edit | edit source]

Kazakh prepositions can be categorized into two main types: prepositions and postpositions. Prepositions precede the noun they modify, while postpositions follow the noun.

Here are a few common simple prepositions in Kazakh:

мен (men) - with

үшін (üshin) - for

арасында (arasında) - between

алдына (aldına) - in front of

артында (artında) - behind

жоғары (joghary) - above

астында (astında) - under

жанында (janında) - next to

ішінде (ishinde) - inside

сыртында (syrtında) - outside

Now, let’s look at some detailed examples to illustrate how these prepositions are used in sentences.

Common Simple Prepositions in Kazakh[edit | edit source]

Preposition Tables[edit | edit source]

We will examine each preposition along with its pronunciation and English translation in the following tables.

Kazakh	Pronunciation	English
мен	men	with
үшін	üshin	for
арасында	arasında	between
алдына	aldına	in front of
артында	artında	behind
жоғары	joghary	above
астында	astında	under
жанында	janında	next to
ішінде	ishinde	inside
сыртында	syrtında	outside

Using Simple Prepositions in Sentences[edit | edit source]

Now that we have our prepositions, let’s see how they can be used in simple sentences.

1. мен (men) - with

Мен досыммен киноға барамын.

(Men dosymen kinoga baramyn.)

I am going to the cinema with my friend.

2. үшін (üshin) - for

Бұл сыйлық сені үшін.

(Bul siylyq seni üshin.)

This gift is for you.

3. арасында (arasında) - between

Ол кітаптар арасында жатыр.

(Ol kitaplar arasında jatyr.)

It is lying between the books.

4. алдына (aldına) - in front of

Мысық алдына отыр.

(Mysyq aldına otyr.)

The cat is sitting in front of (me).

5. артында (artında) - behind

Кітап артында жасырынып тұр.

(Kitap artında jasyrynyp tur.)

The book is hiding behind.

6. жоғары (joghary) - above

Күн жоғары жарқырайды.

(Kün joghary zharqyraydy.)

The sun shines above.

7. астында (astında) - under

Ит үстелдің астында жатыр.

(It üstel'diñ astında jatyr.)

The dog is under the table.

8. жанында (janında) - next to

Менің үйім кітапхананың жанында.

(Meniñ üyim kitapkhanañyñ janında.)

My house is next to the library.

9. ішінде (ishinde) - inside

Ол сөмкемнің ішінде.

(Ol sömkemniñ ishinde.)

It is inside my bag.

10. сыртында (syrtında) - outside

Балалар сыртында ойнап жатыр.

(Balalar syrtında oinap jatyr.)

The children are playing outside.

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that you have learned about simple prepositions, it’s time to put your knowledge to the test! Here are some exercises to help you practice what you have learned.

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

Complete the sentences with the correct preposition from the list: мен, үшін, арасында, алдына, артында, жоғары, астында, жанында, ішінде, сыртында.

1. Кітап ___ үстелдің.

2. Мен ___ досыммен бардым.

3. Бала ___ ойыншық жатыр.

4. Сурет ___ қабырғада.

5. Мысық ___ терезенің алдында отыр.

Exercise 2: Create Sentences[edit | edit source]

Using the prepositions from Exercise 1, create your own sentences. Use each preposition at least once.

Exercise 3: Translation Practice[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences into Kazakh:

1. The cat is next to the chair.

2. This gift is for my mother.

3. The dog is inside the house.

4. The sun is above the mountains.

5. The children are playing outside the park.

Exercise 4: Matching[edit | edit source]

Match the prepositions with their meanings:

1. мен

2. үшін

3. арасында

4. жоғары

5. астында

a. under

b. for

c. with

d. above

e. between

Exercise 5: Multiple Choice[edit | edit source]

Choose the correct preposition to fill in the blank:

He is sitting ___ the table. (a. үстінде, b. астында, c. артында)

Exercise Solutions[edit | edit source]

Now let’s go through the solutions for the exercises:

Exercise 1 Solutions[edit | edit source]

1. Кітап астында үстелдің.

2. Мен мен досыммен бардым.

3. Бала арасында ойыншық жатыр.

4. Сурет жоғары қабырғада.

5. Мысық алдына терезенің алдында отыр.

Exercise 2 Solutions[edit | edit source]

(Students should create their own sentences using the prepositions.)

Exercise 3 Solutions[edit | edit source]

1. Мысық орындықтың жанында жатыр.

2. Бұл сыйлық анам үшін.

3. Ит үйдің ішінде жатыр.

4. Күн таулардың жоғары.

5. Балалар саябақтың сыртында ойнап жатыр.

Exercise 4 Solutions[edit | edit source]

1. c (мен - with)

2. b (үшін - for)

3. e (арасында - between)

4. d (жоғары - above)

5. a (астында - under)

Exercise 5 Solutions[edit | edit source]

Correct answer: a. үстінде (on).

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations on completing this lesson on simple prepositions in Kazakh! Understanding how to use prepositions will significantly enhance your ability to construct sentences and express your thoughts clearly. Keep practicing, and don’t hesitate to revisit this lesson whenever you need a refresher. In our next lesson, we’ll build on what you’ve learned by exploring compound prepositions and postpositions. Happy learning!

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

Course Presentation

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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+Welcome to another exciting lesson in our "Complete 0 to A1 Kazakh Course"! Today, we will dive into the fascinating world of '''simple prepositions''' in the Kazakh language. Understanding prepositions is crucial for building sentences that are coherent and meaningful. They serve as the glue that holds words together, helping us to describe relationships in time and space.
+In this lesson, we will explore the most common prepositions used in Kazakh, their meanings, and how to utilize them in simple phrases. By the end of this lesson, you will feel more confident in your ability to express basic ideas and thoughts in Kazakh!
 __TOC__
-As a Kazakh language teacher with over 20 years of experience, I can say that prepositions and postpositions are one of the most important and useful parts of the Kazakh language. In this lesson, we will learn about simple prepositions and their usage in simple phrases.
+=== Why Prepositions Matter ===
+Prepositions are words that link nouns, pronouns, or phrases to other words in a sentence. They can indicate relationships of time, place, direction, and manner. For instance, when you say "The book is on the table," the preposition "on" connects the book to its location. In Kazakh, prepositions serve a similar function, making them essential for effective communication.
+=== Overview of Simple Prepositions ===
+Kazakh prepositions can be categorized into two main types: '''prepositions''' and '''postpositions'''. Prepositions precede the noun they modify, while postpositions follow the noun.
+Here are a few common simple prepositions in Kazakh:
+* '''мен''' (men) - with
+* '''үшін''' (üshin) - for
+* '''арасында''' (arasında) - between
+* '''алдына''' (aldına) - in front of
+* '''артында''' (artında) - behind
+* '''жоғары''' (joghary) - above
+* '''астында''' (astında) - under
+* '''жанында''' (janında) - next to
-== Simple Prepositions ==
+* '''ішінде''' (ishinde) - inside
-Simple prepositions are one-word prepositions that are used to show the relationship or connection between two words in a sentence. In Kazakh, simple prepositions come before nouns, pronouns or gerunds. Here are some of the most common simple prepositions in Kazakh:
+* '''сыртында''' (syrtında) - outside
+Now, let’s look at some detailed examples to illustrate how these prepositions are used in sentences.
+== Common Simple Prepositions in Kazakh ==
+=== Preposition Tables ===
+We will examine each preposition along with its pronunciation and English translation in the following tables.
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Kazakh !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| әрі || ær'i || every
+| мен || men || with
 |-
-| әртүрлік || ærtwrlik || diverse
+| үшін || üshin || for
 |-
-| бойы || boi'i || about, concerning
+| арасында || arasında || between
 |-
-| гөрі || gør'i || according to
+| алдына || aldına || in front of
 |-
-| және || jæne || and
+| артында || artında || behind
 |-
-| жылдың || jyldyń || of the year
+| жоғары || joghary || above
 |-
-| кейін || keiin || after
-|-
+| астында || astında || under
-| кезде || kæzde || at, during
 |-
-| менен || menen || with
+| жанында || janında || next to
 |-
-| неғе || ne'ge || why
+| ішінде || ishinde || inside
 |-
-| Немесе || Nemes'e || or
-|-
+| сыртында || syrtında || outside
-| оның || onyń || of him/her/it's
-|-
-| сондықтан || sondyqtan || therefore
-|-
-| тұрғанда || turganda || while
-|-
-|шеңберде || sheńberde || in the field
 |}
-Here are some examples of how these prepositions are used:
+=== Using Simple Prepositions in Sentences ===
+Now that we have our prepositions, let’s see how they can be used in simple sentences.
+. '''мен''' (men) - with
+* Мен досыммен киноға барамын.
+* (Men dosymen kinoga baramyn.)
+* I am going to the cinema with my friend.
+. '''үшін''' (üshin) - for
+* Бұл сыйлық сені үшін.
+* (Bul siylyq seni üshin.)
+* This gift is for you.
-* Менің атым Динара. Мен Динарамен тәнішпеймін. (My name is Dinara. I'm acquainted with Dinara.)
+. '''арасында''' (arasında) - between
-* Әртүрлік жөнімен анықтай ала ма? (Can you clarify in different ways?)
-* Ол шешіміне гөрі құлағымы құртып қалды. (He lost his hearing due to his decision.)
-* Сізге неғе қоса беруге болады? (What can I offer you?)
-Keep in mind that these are just a few examples of the many ways these prepositions can be used. It's important to practice using them in context to gain a better understanding of their usage.
+* Ол кітаптар арасында жатыр.
+* (Ol kitaplar arasında jatyr.)
+* It is lying between the books.
+. '''алдына''' (aldına) - in front of
+* Мысық алдына отыр.
+* (Mysyq aldına otyr.)
+* The cat is sitting in front of (me).
+. '''артында''' (artında) - behind
+* Кітап артында жасырынып тұр.
+* (Kitap artında jasyrynyp tur.)
+* The book is hiding behind.
+. '''жоғары''' (joghary) - above
+* Күн жоғары жарқырайды.
+* (Kün joghary zharqyraydy.)
+* The sun shines above.
+. '''астында''' (astında) - under
+* Ит үстелдің астында жатыр.
+* (It üstel'diñ astında jatyr.)
+* The dog is under the table.
+. '''жанында''' (janında) - next to
+* Менің үйім кітапхананың жанында.
+* (Meniñ üyim kitapkhanañyñ janında.)
+* My house is next to the library.
+. '''ішінде''' (ishinde) - inside
+* Ол сөмкемнің ішінде.
+* (Ol sömkemniñ ishinde.)
+* It is inside my bag.
+. '''сыртында''' (syrtında) - outside
+* Балалар сыртында ойнап жатыр.
+* (Balalar syrtında oinap jatyr.)
+* The children are playing outside.
+== Practice Exercises ==
+Now that you have learned about simple prepositions, it’s time to put your knowledge to the test! Here are some exercises to help you practice what you have learned.
+=== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks ===
+Complete the sentences with the correct preposition from the list: '''мен, үшін, арасында, алдына, артында, жоғары, астында, жанында, ішінде, сыртында'''.
+. Кітап ___ үстелдің.
+. Мен ___ досыммен бардым.
+. Бала ___ ойыншық жатыр.
+. Сурет ___ қабырғада.
+. Мысық ___ терезенің алдында отыр.
+=== Exercise 2: Create Sentences ===
+Using the prepositions from Exercise 1, create your own sentences. Use each preposition at least once.
+=== Exercise 3: Translation Practice ===
+Translate the following sentences into Kazakh:
+. The cat is next to the chair.
+. This gift is for my mother.
+. The dog is inside the house.
+. The sun is above the mountains.
+. The children are playing outside the park.
+=== Exercise 4: Matching ===
+Match the prepositions with their meanings:
+. мен
+. үшін
+. арасында
+. жоғары
+. астында
+a. under
+b. for
+c. with
+d. above
+e. between
+=== Exercise 5: Multiple Choice ===
+Choose the correct preposition to fill in the blank:
+He is sitting ___ the table. (a. үстінде, b. астында, c. артында)
+=== Exercise Solutions ===
+Now let’s go through the solutions for the exercises:
+==== Exercise 1 Solutions ====
+. Кітап '''астында''' үстелдің.
+. Мен '''мен''' досыммен бардым.
+. Бала '''арасында''' ойыншық жатыр.
+. Сурет '''жоғары''' қабырғада.
+. Мысық '''алдына''' терезенің алдында отыр.
+==== Exercise 2 Solutions ====
+(Students should create their own sentences using the prepositions.)
+==== Exercise 3 Solutions ====
+. Мысық орындықтың жанында жатыр.
+. Бұл сыйлық анам үшін.
+. Ит үйдің ішінде жатыр.
+. Күн таулардың жоғары.
+. Балалар саябақтың сыртында ойнап жатыр.
+==== Exercise 4 Solutions ====
+. c (мен - with)
+. b (үшін - for)
+. e (арасында - between)
+. d (жоғары - above)
+. a (астында - under)
+==== Exercise 5 Solutions ====
+Correct answer: a. үстінде (on).
 == Conclusion ==
-In conclusion, simple prepositions are an essential part of Kazakh grammar and their usage can greatly enhance your proficiency in speaking and understanding the language. I hope that this lesson has been informative and useful to you. Practice using simple prepositions in your everyday speech and you'll be speaking like a native Kazakh in no time!
+Congratulations on completing this lesson on simple prepositions in Kazakh! Understanding how to use prepositions will significantly enhance your ability to construct sentences and express your thoughts clearly. Keep practicing, and don’t hesitate to revisit this lesson whenever you need a refresher. In our next lesson, we’ll build on what you’ve learned by exploring compound prepositions and postpositions. Happy learning!
-== Sources ==
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+==Other Lessons==
+* [[Language/Kazakh/Grammar/General-Adverbs|General Adverbs]]
+* [[Language/Kazakh/Grammar/Instrumental-Case|Instrumental Case]]
+* [[Language/Kazakh/Grammar/Temporal-Adverbs|Temporal Adverbs]]
+* [[Language/Kazakh/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]]
+* [[Language/Kazakh/Grammar/Compound-Prepositions-and-Postpositions|Compound Prepositions and Postpositions]]
+* [[Language/Kazakh/Grammar/Present-Tense|Present Tense]]
+* [[Language/Kazakh/Grammar/Personal-Pronouns|Personal Pronouns]]
+* [[Language/Kazakh/Grammar/Possessive-Adjectives|Possessive Adjectives]]
+* [[Language/Kazakh/Grammar/Vowels|Vowels]]
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