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Welcome to the exciting world of Tatar grammar! Today, we’re diving into one of the most essential aspects of the Tatar language: '''noun cases'''. Understanding noun cases is crucial for mastering Tatar, as they reveal how nouns interact within sentences, indicating various grammatical functions such as possession, direction, and more. This lesson will help you navigate these cases with confidence, enriching your understanding of the language and enhancing your ability to communicate effectively.
 
In Tatar, nouns can change their forms depending on their grammatical role, and there are '''six noun cases''' that we will explore in detail. Each case has its own unique ending, which you will learn to recognize and use. By the end of this lesson, you will not only understand the theory behind noun cases but also practice using them in sentences.
 
Here's what we will cover:


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== Introduction ==
=== The Importance of Noun Cases ===
 
Noun cases are the backbone of Tatar syntax. They help clarify relationships between words in a sentence. Unlike English, where word order is paramount, Tatar relies heavily on these cases to convey meaning. As a beginner, grasping this concept will give you a solid foundation for your language learning journey. Let's explore each case in detail!
 
=== Overview of the Six Tatar Noun Cases ===
 
In Tatar, the six noun cases are:
 
# '''Nominative (Исемлек)''' - Basic form, used for the subject of the sentence.
 
# '''Genitive (Генитив)''' - Indicates possession or relation to another noun.


In this lesson, we will be discussing noun cases in the Tatar language. Nouns are words that refer to a person, place, thing, or idea. In Tatar, nouns change their endings depending on their function in a sentence, and this is called noun case. Tatar uses six cases, which are used to indicate the noun's role in a sentence. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to recognize and use the six noun cases in Tatar.
# '''Dative (Датив)''' - Shows direction or the recipient of an action.


# '''Accusative (Винительный)''' - Used for the direct object of a sentence.


<span link>Finish this lesson and explore these related pages: [[Language/Tatar/Grammar/How-to-Use-Be|How to Use Be]] & [[Language/Tatar/Grammar/Conjunctions|Conjunctions]].</span>
# '''Locative (Кабатлау)''' - Indicates location or the context of an action.
== Noun Cases ==


There are six noun cases in the Tatar language, and each case serves a different function. The cases are as follows:
# '''Ablative (Агым)''' - Denotes movement away from something or origin.


=== Nominative Case ===
Let’s delve deeper into each case with examples.


The nominative case is used for the subject of a sentence. The subject is the person, place, or thing that does the action or is being described by the sentence. In Tatar, the nominative case is the default form of a noun, and it does not have any special endings.
== Nominative Case (Исемлек) ==


Here are some examples of nouns in the nominative case:
The nominative case is the base form of a noun, typically used for the subject of a sentence. It answers the question “who?” or “what?” Here’s how it looks in practice:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
| Tatar || Pronunciation || English  
 
! Tatar !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
|-
| мектеп || mektep || school
 
| китап || kitap || book
 
|-
|-
| даңһур || danguhr || student
 
| бала || bala || child
 
|-
|-
| китап || kitap || book
 
| йорт || yort || house
 
|-
|-
| ява || yava || work
 
| машина || maşina || car
 
|}
|}


=== Genitive Case ===
=== Example Sentences ===


The genitive case is used to show possession or to indicate an absence or lack of something. In Tatar, the genitive case is formed by adding "-ның", "-нің", "-дың", "-дің", "-тың", or "-тің" to the end of a noun, depending on the last letter in the noun.  
1. '''Китап өстәлдә.''' (The book is on the table.)


Here are some examples of nouns in the genitive case:
2. '''Бала уйный.''' (The child is playing.)
 
3. '''Йорт зур.''' (The house is big.)
 
4. '''Машина яңа.''' (The car is new.)
 
== Genitive Case (Генитив) ==
 
The genitive case shows possession, answering the question “whose?” It often translates to “of” in English.


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
| Tatar || Pronunciation || English  
 
! Tatar !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
|-
| рәсәйә || räsäyä || Russia
 
| китапның || kitapnıŋ || of the book
 
|-
|-
| рәсәйәның || räsäyänyñ || Russia's
 
| баланың || balanıŋ || of the child
 
|-
|-
| мал || mal || wealth
 
| йортның || yortnıŋ || of the house
 
|-
|-
| малдың || maldıñ || of wealth
 
|-
| машинаның || maşinanıŋ || of the car
| киңәй || kiñäy || girl
 
|-
| киңәйтің || kiñäytıñ || your girl's
|}
|}


=== Dative Case ===
=== Example Sentences ===
 
1. '''Китапның битләре.''' (The pages of the book.)
 
2. '''Баланың уены.''' (The game of the child.)
 
3. '''Йортның түбәсендә.''' (On the roof of the house.)
 
4. '''Машинаның төсе.''' (The color of the car.)


The dative case is used to indicate the indirect object of a sentence or to show the person or thing receiving the action. In Tatar, the dative case is formed by adding "-га" or "-гә" to the end of a noun, depending on the last letter in the noun.
== Dative Case (Датив) ==


Here are some examples of nouns in the dative case:
The dative case indicates the direction or recipient of an action, answering the question “to whom?” or “for whom?”


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
| Tatar || Pronunciation || English  
 
! Tatar !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
|-
| баш || baş || head
 
| китапка || kitapqa || to the book
 
|-
|-
| башкача || başqaça || another head
 
| балага || balaga || to the child
 
|-
|-
| башкачага || başqaçaga || to another head
 
| йортка || yortqa || to the house
 
|-
|-
| мәдәнийәт || mädäniyet || culture
 
|-
| машинага || maşinağa || to the car
| мәдәнийәтке || mädäniyetke || to culture
 
|-
| китап || kitap || book
|-
| китапка || kitapka || to a book
|}
|}


=== Accusative Case ===
=== Example Sentences ===
 
1. '''Мин китапка язам.''' (I am writing to the book.)
 
2. '''Мин балага бүләк бирдем.''' (I gave a gift to the child.)
 
3. '''Мин йортка керәм.''' (I am entering the house.)


The accusative case is used for the direct object of a sentence, which is the person, place, or thing that is receiving the action of the verb. In Tatar, the accusative case is formed by adding "-ны", "-ні", "-ды", "-ді", "-ты", or "-ті" to the end of a noun, depending on the last letter in the noun.
4. '''Мин машинага утырам.''' (I am getting into the car.)


Here are some examples of nouns in the accusative case:
== Accusative Case (Винительный) ==
 
The accusative case is used for the direct object of a sentence, answering the question “whom?” or “what?”


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
| Tatar || Pronunciation || English  
 
! Tatar !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
|-
| әлеумет || äl'eumet || society
 
| китапны || kitapnı || the book (as a direct object)
 
|-
|-
| әлеуметте || äl'eumette || in society
 
| баланы || balanı || the child (as a direct object)
 
|-
|-
| җыр || çır || song
 
| йортны || yortnı || the house (as a direct object)
 
|-
|-
| җыры || çıry || the song
 
|-
| машинаны || maşinanı || the car (as a direct object)
| ява || yava || work
 
|-
| яваны || yavana || the work
|}
|}


=== Locative Case ===
=== Example Sentences ===
 
1. '''Мин китапны укыйм.''' (I read the book.)


The locative case is used to indicate location or to show the place where an action is taking place. In Tatar, the locative case is formed by adding "-да", "-де", "-та", "-те", "-на", or "-не" to the end of a noun, depending on the last letter in the noun.  
2. '''Мин баланы күрәм.''' (I see the child.)


Here are some examples of nouns in the locative case:
3. '''Мин йортны сатып алдым.''' (I bought the house.)
 
4. '''Мин машинаны чистартам.''' (I clean the car.)
 
== Locative Case (Кабатлау) ==
 
The locative case indicates location, answering the question “where?” It often translates to “in,” “on,” or “at.”


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
| Tatar || Pronunciation || English  
 
! Tatar !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
|-
| җурам || çuram || street
 
| китапта || kitapta || in the book
 
|-
|-
| җурмада || çurmada || on the street
 
| баланың || balanıŋ || in the child
 
|-
|-
| җир || çir || village
 
| йортта || yortta || in the house
 
|-
|-
| җирде || çirde || in the village
 
|-
| машинада || maşinada || in the car
| ел || yel || country
 
|-
| елне || yelne || to the country
|}
|}


=== Ablative Case ===
=== Example Sentences ===


The ablative case is used to show movement away from something or to indicate the source of something. In Tatar, the ablative case is formed by adding "-дан", "-дән", "-тан", "-тән", "-нан", or "-нән" to the end of a noun, depending on the last letter in the noun.
1. '''Мин китапта язам.''' (I write in the book.)


Here are some examples of nouns in the ablative case:
2. '''Бала уенда.''' (The child is in the game.)
 
3. '''Йортта кешеләр.''' (There are people in the house.)
 
4. '''Машинада музыка.''' (There is music in the car.)
 
== Ablative Case (Агым) ==
 
The ablative case indicates movement away from something or origin, answering the question “from where?”


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
| Tatar || Pronunciation || English  
 
! Tatar !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
|-
| зур || zur || wine
 
| китаптан || kitaptaŋ || from the book
 
|-
|-
| зурдан || zurdan || from the wine
 
| баладан || baladan || from the child
 
|-
|-
| ярмак || yarmak || market
 
| йорттан || yorttan || from the house
 
|-
|-
| ярмактан || yarmaktan || from the market
 
|-
| машинадан || maşinadan || from the car
| түгел || tügel || wheat
 
|-
| түгелдән || tügeldän || from the wheat
|}
|}


== Practice ==
=== Example Sentences ===
 
1. '''Мин китаптан укыйм.''' (I read from the book.)
 
2. '''Мин баладан киттем.''' (I left from the child.)
 
3. '''Мин йорттан чыктым.''' (I came out from the house.)
 
4. '''Мин машинадан чыктым.''' (I got out from the car.)
 
== Practice Exercises ==
 
Now that we've explored the noun cases with plenty of examples, it's time to put your knowledge to the test! Below are 10 exercises designed to help you practice using Tatar noun cases in context.
 
=== Exercise 1: Identify the Case ===
 
Determine the case of the underlined noun in each sentence.
 
1. '''Китап''' өстәлдә. (The book is on the table.)
 
2. Мин '''баланы''' күрәм. (I see the child.)
 
3. '''Машина''' яңа. (The car is new.)
 
4. Мин '''йорттан''' чыктым. (I came out from the house.)
 
=== Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks ===
 
Use the correct form of the noun in parentheses to complete the sentences.
 
1. Мин '''(балалар)''' __________ уенда. (I am playing with the children.)
 
2. Китап __________ (китап) __________ өстәлдә. (The book is on the table.)
 
3. Мин '''(йорт)''' __________ сатып алдым. (I bought the house.)
 
4. Мин '''(машина)''' __________ чистартам. (I clean the car.)
 
=== Exercise 3: Create Sentences ===
 
Write sentences using the given nouns in the specified cases.
 
1. '''(бала, датив)''': ________________
 
2. '''(китап, генитив)''': ________________
 
3. '''(йорт, акузатив)''': ________________
 
4. '''(машина, локатив)''': ________________
 
=== Exercise 4: Translate the Following ===
 
Translate the following sentences from English to Tatar, using the correct noun cases.
 
1. I see the book.
 
2. The child is playing.
 
3. I gave a gift to the car.
 
4. He is coming from the house.
 
=== Exercise 5: Matching Exercise ===
 
Match the Tatar words with their corresponding English translations.
 
1. китап (a) from the book
 
2. бала (b) in the car
 
3. йорт (c) the child
 
4. машина (d) the house
 
=== Exercise 6: Fill in the Case Table ===
 
Fill in the blanks for the following nouns in all six cases.
 
| Noun | Nominative | Genitive | Dative | Accusative | Locative | Ablative |
 
|------|------------|----------|--------|------------|----------|----------|
 
| китап | _______  | _______  | ______ | _______    | ________ | ________ |
 
| бала  | _______  | _______  | ______ | _______    | ________ | ________ |
 
| йорт  | _______  | _______  | ______ | _______    | ________ | ________ |
 
| машина | _______  | _______  | ______ | _______    | ________ | ________ |
 
=== Exercise 7: Correct the Sentences ===
 
Identify the errors in the sentences and correct them.
 
1. Мин китапны укыйм. (I read to the book.)
 
2. Бала йортта. (The child is at the house.)
 
3. Машинада кешеләр. (There are people from the car.)
 
4. Мин баладан киттем. (I left the child.)
 
=== Exercise 8: Create a Short Dialogue ===
 
Create a short dialogue using at least five noun cases in context. Write both sides of the conversation.
 
=== Exercise 9: Write a Paragraph ===
 
Write a short paragraph using at least three different noun cases. Use your imagination!
 
=== Exercise 10: Role Play ===
 
Pair up with a partner and perform a role play using Tatar sentences that include different noun cases. Use the nouns learned in this lesson.
 
== Solutions and Explanations ==
 
=== Exercise 1: Identify the Case ===
 
1. Nominative
 
2. Accusative
 
3. Nominative
 
4. Ablative
 
=== Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks ===
 
1. балаларда (балалар - dative form)
 
2. китап өстәлдә (китап - nominative form)
 
3. йортны (йорт - accusative form)
 
4. машинаны (машина - accusative form)
 
=== Exercise 3: Create Sentences ===


Now that you have learned the different noun cases in Tatar, it is important to practice using them in sentences. Here are some examples to get you started:
1. Мин балага уйнарга барам. (I am going to play with the child.)


* Башкачага карап беләнә төшәнип бөтә және түгелдән бәшәне алып кирә.
2. Китапның битләре яңа. (The pages of the book are new.)
* Başqaçaga karap belänä töşänip bötä jäne tügeldän bäşänä alıp kireä.
* I looked at another head, picked my hat and took some wheat.


* Киңәйтің хат-хабарлары аз мәдәнийәтке эшкеү мәғлүмәтле бик йахшы бәйләнеш.
3. Мин йортны сатып алдым. (I bought the house.)
* Kiñäytıñ xät-habarları az mädäniyetke eshkü mäğlümätle bïk yaxşı bäyläneş.
* Your letters are the best way to learn some culture with happiness.


* Мәдәнийәтке киреп җитек талайдан соң җырын да ача бар.
4. Машинада музыка яңгырый. (Music is playing in the car.)
* Mädäniyetke kirep çitek talaıdan soñ çırın da aça bar.
* After arriving in the cultural center, we also sang a song.


== Conclusion ==
=== Exercise 4: Translate the Following ===


In this lesson, you have learned about the six noun cases in Tatar and how to use them in sentences. Remember that noun endings change depending on their function in a sentence, and by using the correct case, you can convey important nuances in meaning. Keep practicing and incorporating noun cases into your sentences, and you will continue to improve your Tatar language skills.
1. Мин китапны күрәм.


2. Бала уйный.
3. Мин машинаны бүләк бирдем.
4. Ул йорттан килә.
=== Exercise 5: Matching Exercise ===
1 - (d) book
2 - (c) child
3 - (b) house
4 - (a) car
=== Exercise 6: Fill in the Case Table ===
| Noun | Nominative | Genitive | Dative | Accusative | Locative | Ablative |
|------|------------|----------|--------|------------|----------|----------|
| китап | китап      | китапның | китапка | китапны    | китапта  | китаптан  |
| бала  | бала      | баланың  | балага  | баланы    | балада  | баладан  |
| йорт  | йорт      | йортның  | йортка  | йортны    | йортта  | йорттан  |
| машина | машина    | машинаның | машинага | машинаны  | машинада | машинадан  |
=== Exercise 7: Correct the Sentences ===
1. Мин китапны укыйм. (I read the book.)
2. Бала йортта. (The child is at home.)
3. Машинада кешеләр. (There are people in the car.)
4. Мин баладан киттем. (I left from the child.)
=== Exercise 8: Create a Short Dialogue ===
'''A:''' Син китапны укыйсыңмы? (Are you reading the book?)
'''B:''' Әйе, мин китапта язам. (Yes, I am writing in the book.)
=== Exercise 9: Write a Paragraph ===
Сегодня я купил новый автомобиль. Он стоит во дворе. Я вижу своего друга. Он пришел из дома.
=== Exercise 10: Role Play ===
'''Scenario:''' At a bookstore.
'''Student A:''' Мин китап сатып алам. (I want to buy a book.)
'''Student B:''' Син китапны күрдеңме? (Did you see the book?)
Congratulations on completing the lesson! Understanding noun cases is a significant milestone in your Tatar language journey. Keep practicing, and soon you'll be able to form complex sentences with ease. Remember, language learning is a gradual process, so don’t hesitate to revisit these concepts as you progress.


<span link>Now that you've completed this lesson, don't stop learning! Check out these related topics: [[Language/Tatar/Grammar/Personal-Pronouns|Personal Pronouns]] & [[Language/Tatar/Grammar/Present-Tense|Present Tense]].</span>
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* [https://polyglotclub.com/wiki/Language/Tatar/Grammar/Plurals Tatar Grammar - Plurals]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crimean_Tatar_language Crimean Tatar language - Wikipedia]
 
 
 
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* [[Language/Tatar/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]]
* [[Language/Tatar/Grammar/Gender|Gender]]
* [[Language/Tatar/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]]
* [[Language/Tatar/Grammar/Adjective-Agreement|Adjective Agreement]]
* [[Language/Tatar/Grammar/Past-Tense|Past Tense]]
* [[Language/Tatar/Grammar/Conjunctions|Conjunctions]]
* [[Language/Tatar/Grammar/Question-Formation|Question Formation]]
* [[Language/Tatar/Grammar/Prepositions|Prepositions]]
* [[Language/Tatar/Grammar/0-to-A1-Course|0 to A1 Course]]
* [[Language/Tatar/Grammar/Personal-pronouns|Personal pronouns]]
 
 
 


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Tatar → Grammar → 0 to A1 Course → Noun Cases

Welcome to the exciting world of Tatar grammar! Today, we’re diving into one of the most essential aspects of the Tatar language: noun cases. Understanding noun cases is crucial for mastering Tatar, as they reveal how nouns interact within sentences, indicating various grammatical functions such as possession, direction, and more. This lesson will help you navigate these cases with confidence, enriching your understanding of the language and enhancing your ability to communicate effectively.

In Tatar, nouns can change their forms depending on their grammatical role, and there are six noun cases that we will explore in detail. Each case has its own unique ending, which you will learn to recognize and use. By the end of this lesson, you will not only understand the theory behind noun cases but also practice using them in sentences.

Here's what we will cover:

The Importance of Noun Cases[edit | edit source]

Noun cases are the backbone of Tatar syntax. They help clarify relationships between words in a sentence. Unlike English, where word order is paramount, Tatar relies heavily on these cases to convey meaning. As a beginner, grasping this concept will give you a solid foundation for your language learning journey. Let's explore each case in detail!

Overview of the Six Tatar Noun Cases[edit | edit source]

In Tatar, the six noun cases are:

  1. Nominative (Исемлек) - Basic form, used for the subject of the sentence.
  1. Genitive (Генитив) - Indicates possession or relation to another noun.
  1. Dative (Датив) - Shows direction or the recipient of an action.
  1. Accusative (Винительный) - Used for the direct object of a sentence.
  1. Locative (Кабатлау) - Indicates location or the context of an action.
  1. Ablative (Агым) - Denotes movement away from something or origin.

Let’s delve deeper into each case with examples.

Nominative Case (Исемлек)[edit | edit source]

The nominative case is the base form of a noun, typically used for the subject of a sentence. It answers the question “who?” or “what?” Here’s how it looks in practice:

Tatar Pronunciation English
китап kitap book
бала bala child
йорт yort house
машина maşina car

Example Sentences[edit | edit source]

1. Китап өстәлдә. (The book is on the table.)

2. Бала уйный. (The child is playing.)

3. Йорт зур. (The house is big.)

4. Машина яңа. (The car is new.)

Genitive Case (Генитив)[edit | edit source]

The genitive case shows possession, answering the question “whose?” It often translates to “of” in English.

Tatar Pronunciation English
китапның kitapnıŋ of the book
баланың balanıŋ of the child
йортның yortnıŋ of the house
машинаның maşinanıŋ of the car

Example Sentences[edit | edit source]

1. Китапның битләре. (The pages of the book.)

2. Баланың уены. (The game of the child.)

3. Йортның түбәсендә. (On the roof of the house.)

4. Машинаның төсе. (The color of the car.)

Dative Case (Датив)[edit | edit source]

The dative case indicates the direction or recipient of an action, answering the question “to whom?” or “for whom?”

Tatar Pronunciation English
китапка kitapqa to the book
балага balaga to the child
йортка yortqa to the house
машинага maşinağa to the car

Example Sentences[edit | edit source]

1. Мин китапка язам. (I am writing to the book.)

2. Мин балага бүләк бирдем. (I gave a gift to the child.)

3. Мин йортка керәм. (I am entering the house.)

4. Мин машинага утырам. (I am getting into the car.)

Accusative Case (Винительный)[edit | edit source]

The accusative case is used for the direct object of a sentence, answering the question “whom?” or “what?”

Tatar Pronunciation English
китапны kitapnı the book (as a direct object)
баланы balanı the child (as a direct object)
йортны yortnı the house (as a direct object)
машинаны maşinanı the car (as a direct object)

Example Sentences[edit | edit source]

1. Мин китапны укыйм. (I read the book.)

2. Мин баланы күрәм. (I see the child.)

3. Мин йортны сатып алдым. (I bought the house.)

4. Мин машинаны чистартам. (I clean the car.)

Locative Case (Кабатлау)[edit | edit source]

The locative case indicates location, answering the question “where?” It often translates to “in,” “on,” or “at.”

Tatar Pronunciation English
китапта kitapta in the book
баланың balanıŋ in the child
йортта yortta in the house
машинада maşinada in the car

Example Sentences[edit | edit source]

1. Мин китапта язам. (I write in the book.)

2. Бала уенда. (The child is in the game.)

3. Йортта кешеләр. (There are people in the house.)

4. Машинада музыка. (There is music in the car.)

Ablative Case (Агым)[edit | edit source]

The ablative case indicates movement away from something or origin, answering the question “from where?”

Tatar Pronunciation English
китаптан kitaptaŋ from the book
баладан baladan from the child
йорттан yorttan from the house
машинадан maşinadan from the car

Example Sentences[edit | edit source]

1. Мин китаптан укыйм. (I read from the book.)

2. Мин баладан киттем. (I left from the child.)

3. Мин йорттан чыктым. (I came out from the house.)

4. Мин машинадан чыктым. (I got out from the car.)

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that we've explored the noun cases with plenty of examples, it's time to put your knowledge to the test! Below are 10 exercises designed to help you practice using Tatar noun cases in context.

Exercise 1: Identify the Case[edit | edit source]

Determine the case of the underlined noun in each sentence.

1. Китап өстәлдә. (The book is on the table.)

2. Мин баланы күрәм. (I see the child.)

3. Машина яңа. (The car is new.)

4. Мин йорттан чыктым. (I came out from the house.)

Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Use the correct form of the noun in parentheses to complete the sentences.

1. Мин (балалар) __________ уенда. (I am playing with the children.)

2. Китап __________ (китап) __________ өстәлдә. (The book is on the table.)

3. Мин (йорт) __________ сатып алдым. (I bought the house.)

4. Мин (машина) __________ чистартам. (I clean the car.)

Exercise 3: Create Sentences[edit | edit source]

Write sentences using the given nouns in the specified cases.

1. (бала, датив): ________________

2. (китап, генитив): ________________

3. (йорт, акузатив): ________________

4. (машина, локатив): ________________

Exercise 4: Translate the Following[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences from English to Tatar, using the correct noun cases.

1. I see the book.

2. The child is playing.

3. I gave a gift to the car.

4. He is coming from the house.

Exercise 5: Matching Exercise[edit | edit source]

Match the Tatar words with their corresponding English translations.

1. китап (a) from the book

2. бала (b) in the car

3. йорт (c) the child

4. машина (d) the house

Exercise 6: Fill in the Case Table[edit | edit source]

Fill in the blanks for the following nouns in all six cases.

| Noun | Nominative | Genitive | Dative | Accusative | Locative | Ablative |

|------|------------|----------|--------|------------|----------|----------|

| китап | _______ | _______ | ______ | _______ | ________ | ________ |

| бала | _______ | _______ | ______ | _______ | ________ | ________ |

| йорт | _______ | _______ | ______ | _______ | ________ | ________ |

| машина | _______ | _______ | ______ | _______ | ________ | ________ |

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

Identify the errors in the sentences and correct them.

1. Мин китапны укыйм. (I read to the book.)

2. Бала йортта. (The child is at the house.)

3. Машинада кешеләр. (There are people from the car.)

4. Мин баладан киттем. (I left the child.)

Exercise 8: Create a Short Dialogue[edit | edit source]

Create a short dialogue using at least five noun cases in context. Write both sides of the conversation.

Exercise 9: Write a Paragraph[edit | edit source]

Write a short paragraph using at least three different noun cases. Use your imagination!

Exercise 10: Role Play[edit | edit source]

Pair up with a partner and perform a role play using Tatar sentences that include different noun cases. Use the nouns learned in this lesson.

Solutions and Explanations[edit | edit source]

Exercise 1: Identify the Case[edit | edit source]

1. Nominative

2. Accusative

3. Nominative

4. Ablative

Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

1. балаларда (балалар - dative form)

2. китап өстәлдә (китап - nominative form)

3. йортны (йорт - accusative form)

4. машинаны (машина - accusative form)

Exercise 3: Create Sentences[edit | edit source]

1. Мин балага уйнарга барам. (I am going to play with the child.)

2. Китапның битләре яңа. (The pages of the book are new.)

3. Мин йортны сатып алдым. (I bought the house.)

4. Машинада музыка яңгырый. (Music is playing in the car.)

Exercise 4: Translate the Following[edit | edit source]

1. Мин китапны күрәм.

2. Бала уйный.

3. Мин машинаны бүләк бирдем.

4. Ул йорттан килә.

Exercise 5: Matching Exercise[edit | edit source]

1 - (d) book

2 - (c) child

3 - (b) house

4 - (a) car

Exercise 6: Fill in the Case Table[edit | edit source]

| Noun | Nominative | Genitive | Dative | Accusative | Locative | Ablative |

|------|------------|----------|--------|------------|----------|----------|

| китап | китап | китапның | китапка | китапны | китапта | китаптан |

| бала | бала | баланың | балага | баланы | балада | баладан |

| йорт | йорт | йортның | йортка | йортны | йортта | йорттан |

| машина | машина | машинаның | машинага | машинаны | машинада | машинадан |

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

1. Мин китапны укыйм. (I read the book.)

2. Бала йортта. (The child is at home.)

3. Машинада кешеләр. (There are people in the car.)

4. Мин баладан киттем. (I left from the child.)

Exercise 8: Create a Short Dialogue[edit | edit source]

A: Син китапны укыйсыңмы? (Are you reading the book?)

B: Әйе, мин китапта язам. (Yes, I am writing in the book.)

Exercise 9: Write a Paragraph[edit | edit source]

Сегодня я купил новый автомобиль. Он стоит во дворе. Я вижу своего друга. Он пришел из дома.

Exercise 10: Role Play[edit | edit source]

Scenario: At a bookstore.

Student A: Мин китап сатып алам. (I want to buy a book.)

Student B: Син китапны күрдеңме? (Did you see the book?)

Congratulations on completing the lesson! Understanding noun cases is a significant milestone in your Tatar language journey. Keep practicing, and soon you'll be able to form complex sentences with ease. Remember, language learning is a gradual process, so don’t hesitate to revisit these concepts as you progress.

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


Greetings and Introductions


Sentence Structure


Numbers and Time


Nouns and Pronouns


Family and Relationships


Verbs and Tenses


Food and Dining


Adjectives and Adverbs


Travel and Transportation


Prepositions and Conjunctions


Hobbies and Leisure


Tatar Customs and Traditions


Shopping and Services


Negation and Commands


Tatar History and Society

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