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In this lesson, we will explore the nominative case in the Kazakh language. Understanding this case is crucial because it serves as the foundation for building simple sentences. The nominative case is used to indicate the subject of a sentence—the person, place, or thing that is performing an action or being described. By mastering the nominative case, you will be able to express basic ideas, introduce new vocabulary, and start communicating effectively in Kazakh.

Our lesson will be structured as follows:

An overview of the nominative case and its importance in Kazakh.

Detailed explanations with examples to illustrate its usage.

A variety of exercises to help you practice what you’ve learned.

Understanding the Nominative Case[edit | edit source]

The nominative case (атау септігі) is equivalent to the subject form in English. It answers the questions “Who?” or “What?” in a sentence. For English speakers, it’s similar to the subject of a sentence, such as “I,” “you,” “he,” “she,” “it,” “we,” and “they.” In Kazakh, nouns, pronouns, and adjectives can all be in the nominative case.

Importance of the Nominative Case:

It helps to identify the subject of the sentence.

It is a starting point for making sentences.

It is essential for building a strong foundation in Kazakh grammar.

Examples of the Nominative Case[edit | edit source]

Let’s look at some examples to understand how the nominative case works in Kazakh. We will present them in a table for clarity.

Kazakh	Pronunciation	English
Мен	Men	I
Сен	Sen	You
Ол	Ol	He/She/It
Біз	Biz	We
Сіз	Siz	You (formal)
Олар	Olár	They
Кітап	Kitap	Book
Үй	Üy	House
Мектеп	Mektep	School
Дос	Dos	Friend

These words are the subjects of sentences and represent various entities. In Kazakh, the context will dictate how these words fit into a sentence structure.

Forming Simple Sentences with the Nominative Case[edit | edit source]

Now that we understand the nominative case, let’s see how to form simple sentences. Here are some examples:

1. Мен кітап оқимын. (Men kitap oqímyn.) – I read a book.

2. Сен досыңды шақыр. (Sen dosýndy sháqyr.) – You call your friend.

3. Ол мектепте. (Ol mektepte.) – He/She is at school.

4. Біз үйдеміз. (Biz üýdemiz.) – We are at home.

5. Сіз тамақ жеп отырсыз. (Siz tamaq jep otırsız.) – You are eating food.

6. Олар ойнайды. (Olár oynaýdy.) – They play.

7. Кітап қызықты. (Kitap qyzýqty.) – The book is interesting.

8. Мектеп үлкен. (Mektep ülken.) – The school is big.

9. Досым жақсы. (Dosym jaqsy.) – My friend is good.

10. Бұл үй. (Bul üý.) – This is a house.

Each of these sentences uses the nominative case to indicate the subject. Notice how the subject comes first, followed by the verb and the object or complement.

Common Mistakes in Using the Nominative Case[edit | edit source]

As beginners, it’s easy to make mistakes when using the nominative case. Here are some common errors and how to avoid them:

Confusing the nominative with other cases: Remember, the nominative case identifies the subject. Other cases will change the form of the noun or pronoun.

Omitting the subject: In Kazakh, each sentence typically has a subject. Avoid sentences without a clear subject to ensure clarity.

Incorrect word order: Kazakh generally follows a Subject-Object-Verb (SOV) order. Make sure to place the subject at the beginning of the sentence.

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

Now that you have a good grasp of the nominative case, it's time to practice. Below are some exercises designed to reinforce your learning.

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

Read the following sentences and underline the subject in the nominative case.

1. Мен мектепке барамын.

2. Олар футбол ойнайды.

3. Сіздер кітап оқып отырсыздар.

Answers:

1. Мен

2. Олар

3. Сіздер

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

Complete the sentences by filling in the blanks with the correct nominative case noun.

1. ______ (сен) досыңмен келдің.

2. ______ (ол) жақсы оқушы.

3. ______ (біз) қалада тұрамыз.

Answers:

1. Сен

2. Ол

3. Біз

Exercise 3: Translate to Kazakh[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences into Kazakh, ensuring you use the correct nominative case.

1. I am a teacher.

2. You are my friend.

3. They are happy.

Answers:

1. Мен мұғаліммін.

2. Сен менің досымсың.

3. Олар бақытты.

Exercise 4: Form Sentences[edit | edit source]

Using the following subjects, create simple sentences in Kazakh.

1. Кітап

2. Үй

3. Дос

Example Answers:

1. Кітап қызықты. (The book is interesting.)

2. Үй үлкен. (The house is big.)

3. Досым жақсылық жасады. (My friend did a good deed.)

Exercise 5: Nominative Case Quiz[edit | edit source]

Choose the correct noun in the nominative case to complete the sentence.

1. ______ (ол/оны) мектепке барады.

2. ______ (біз/бізді) тамақ жейміз.

3. ______ (сен/сені) шақырдым.

Answers:

1. Ол

2. Біз

3. Сен

Exercise 6: Create Questions[edit | edit source]

Form questions with the subject in the nominative case.

1. ______ (сіз/сені) кім?

2. ______ (ол/оны) қайда?

3. ______ (біз/бізді) не істеп жатырсыз?

Answers:

1. Сіз кім?

2. Ол қайда?

3. Біз не істеп жатырсыз?

Exercise 7: Match the Subjects[edit | edit source]

Match the Kazakh subjects with their English translations.

1. Мен

2. Сіз

3. Олар

| Kazakh | English |

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

| Мен | I |

| Сіз | You |

| Олар | They |

Answers:

1. Мен – I

2. Сіз – You

3. Олар – They

Exercise 8: Sentence Transformation[edit | edit source]

Change the following sentences from singular to plural in the nominative case.

1. Мен студент.

2. Ол дәрігер.

3. Сіз жазушы.

Answers:

1. Біз студенттер.

2. Олар дәрігерлер.

3. Сіздер жазушылар.

Exercise 9: Nominative Case Review[edit | edit source]

Write down five nouns in the nominative case and form sentences with them.

Example Answers:

1. Кітап – Кітап қызықты.

2. Үй – Үй үлкен.

3. Дос – Досым жақсы.

4. Мектеп – Мектеп таза.

5. Адам – Адам бақытты.

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

Using at least five different subjects in the nominative case, create a short story (3-5 sentences) in Kazakh.

Example:

Мен және менің достарым мектепке барамыз. Біз кітаптар оқимыз. Олардың бәрі жақсы. Мен бақыттымын.

By completing these exercises, you will reinforce your understanding of the nominative case and become more confident in your ability to form simple sentences in Kazakh.

In summary, the nominative case is essential for building sentences in Kazakh. It allows you to identify and express the subject of your sentences, forming the basis for effective communication. Keep practicing, and you will soon notice improvement in your Kazakh language skills!

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

Sources[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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+In this lesson, we will explore the '''nominative case''' in the Kazakh language. Understanding this case is crucial because it serves as the foundation for building simple sentences. The nominative case is used to indicate the subject of a sentence—the person, place, or thing that is performing an action or being described. By mastering the nominative case, you will be able to express basic ideas, introduce new vocabulary, and start communicating effectively in Kazakh.
+Our lesson will be structured as follows:
+* An overview of the nominative case and its importance in Kazakh.
-<div class="pg_page_title">Kazakh Grammar → Kazakh Cases → Nominative Case</div>
+* Detailed explanations with examples to illustrate its usage.
+* A variety of exercises to help you practice what you’ve learned.
 __TOC__
-As a Kazakh language teacher with over 20 years of experience, I can say with confidence that understanding the Kazakh cases is crucial for anyone who wants to master the language. In this lesson, we will focus on the nominative case, which is used to mark the subject of a sentence in Kazakh. By the end of this lesson, you'll have a good understanding of the nominative case and how to use it in simple sentences.
+=== Understanding the Nominative Case ===
-== What is the Nominative Case? ==
+The '''nominative case''' (атау септігі) is equivalent to the subject form in English. It answers the questions “Who?” or “What?” in a sentence. For English speakers, it’s similar to the subject of a sentence, such as “I,” “you,” “he,” “she,” “it,” “we,” and “they.” In Kazakh, nouns, pronouns, and adjectives can all be in the nominative case.
-The nominative case is the case used for the subject of a sentence. In other words, it is the form of a noun, pronoun, or adjective that is used when it is the subject of a verb. In English, the nominative case is often the same as the base form of the word, but in Kazakh, the nominative case has its own distinct endings.
+'''Importance of the Nominative Case:'''
-In Kazakh, the nominative case is marked using the suffix "-дың" (-dyn) for words ending with a vowel and the suffix "-ның" (-nyn) for words ending with a consonant.
+* It helps to identify the subject of the sentence.
-Here are some examples:
+* It is a starting point for making sentences.
+* It is essential for building a strong foundation in Kazakh grammar.
+=== Examples of the Nominative Case ===
+Let’s look at some examples to understand how the nominative case works in Kazakh. We will present them in a table for clarity.
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Kazakh !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| кітап || ki'tap || book
+| Мен || Men || I
 |-
-| кесте || kes'te || chair
+| Сен || Sen || You
 |-
-| қыз || qyz || girl
-|}
-In the above examples, we see that the nominative case is marked using the suffixes "-дың" (-dyn) and "-ның" (-nyn) depending on the final consonant of the word.
+| Ол || Ol || He/She/It
+|-
-== How to Use the Nominative Case in Simple Sentences ==
+| Біз || Biz || We
-Let's take a look at a few examples of how the nominative case is used in simple sentences:
+|-
-* Мен кітап оқып жатырамын. (Men kitap oqıp jatıramyn.) - I am reading a book.
+| Сіз || Siz || You (formal)
-* Сен кестеге оралып отырасың. (Sen kestege oralyp otyrasyń.) - You are sitting on a chair.
-* Ол қызды көрді. (Ol qyzdy kordi.) - He saw a girl.
-In each of these sentences, the subject is marked with the appropriate nominative case ending. Note that the verb agrees with the subject in person and number, as is typical in Kazakh sentences.
+|-
-== Exceptions to Nominative Case Endings ==
+| Олар || Olár || They
-There are a few exceptions to the nominative case endings that you should be aware of. For example, words ending in a soft consonant (such as "ж" or "ш") take the ending "-ы" (-y) instead of "-ың" (-yn), and words ending in a hard consonant (such as "к" or "п") take the ending "-і" (-i) instead of "-ың" (-yn).
+|-
-Let's look at a few examples:
+| Кітап || Kitap || Book
-{| class="wikitable"
-! Kazakh !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| қазақ || qazaq || Kazakh
+| Үй || Üy || House
 |-
-| жақшы || jaqshy || journalist
+| Мектеп || Mektep || School
 |-
-| бастырмалық || bastyrma'lyq || administrative
+| Дос || Dos || Friend
 |}
-In each of these examples, the final consonant causes an exception in the nominative case ending.
+These words are the subjects of sentences and represent various entities. In Kazakh, the context will dictate how these words fit into a sentence structure.
-== Practice Exercise ==
+=== Forming Simple Sentences with the Nominative Case ===
-Now, let's practice what you've learned by translating the following sentences into Kazakh using the appropriate nominative case ending for the subject:
+Now that we understand the nominative case, let’s see how to form simple sentences. Here are some examples:
-. The cat is sleeping.
+. '''Мен кітап оқимын.''' (Men kitap oqímyn.) – I read a book.
-. My brother is a doctor.
-. We are eating apples.
-. You (plural) are studying Kazakh.
-. The book is interesting.
-As you can see, the nominative case is an important aspect of Kazakh grammar. By mastering this case, you will be well on your way to becoming proficient in the language.
+. '''Сен досыңды шақыр.''' (Sen dosýndy sháqyr.) – You call your friend.
-== Sources ==
+. '''Ол мектепте.''' (Ol mektepte.) – He/She is at school.
-* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kazakh_language Kazakh language]
-* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kazakh_grammar Kazakh grammar]
+. '''Біз үйдеміз.''' (Biz üýdemiz.) – We are at home.
+. '''Сіз тамақ жеп отырсыз.''' (Siz tamaq jep otırsız.) – You are eating food.
+. '''Олар ойнайды.''' (Olár oynaýdy.) – They play.
+. '''Кітап қызықты.''' (Kitap qyzýqty.) – The book is interesting.
+. '''Мектеп үлкен.''' (Mektep ülken.) – The school is big.
+. '''Досым жақсы.''' (Dosym jaqsy.) – My friend is good.
+. '''Бұл үй.''' (Bul üý.) – This is a house.
+Each of these sentences uses the nominative case to indicate the subject. Notice how the subject comes first, followed by the verb and the object or complement.
+=== Common Mistakes in Using the Nominative Case ===
+As beginners, it’s easy to make mistakes when using the nominative case. Here are some common errors and how to avoid them:
+* '''Confusing the nominative with other cases''': Remember, the nominative case identifies the subject. Other cases will change the form of the noun or pronoun.
+* '''Omitting the subject''': In Kazakh, each sentence typically has a subject. Avoid sentences without a clear subject to ensure clarity.
+* '''Incorrect word order''': Kazakh generally follows a Subject-Object-Verb (SOV) order. Make sure to place the subject at the beginning of the sentence.
+=== Exercises to Practice the Nominative Case ===
+Now that you have a good grasp of the nominative case, it's time to practice. Below are some exercises designed to reinforce your learning.
+==== Exercise 1: Identify the Subject ====
+Read the following sentences and underline the subject in the nominative case.
+. Мен мектепке барамын.
+. Олар футбол ойнайды.
+. Сіздер кітап оқып отырсыздар.
+''Answers:''
+. Мен
+. Олар
+. Сіздер
+==== Exercise 2: Fill in the Blank ====
+Complete the sentences by filling in the blanks with the correct nominative case noun.
+. ______ (сен) досыңмен келдің.
+. ______ (ол) жақсы оқушы.
+. ______ (біз) қалада тұрамыз.
+''Answers:''
+. Сен
+. Ол
+. Біз
+==== Exercise 3: Translate to Kazakh ====
+Translate the following sentences into Kazakh, ensuring you use the correct nominative case.
+. I am a teacher.
+. You are my friend.
+. They are happy.
+''Answers:''
+. Мен мұғаліммін.
+. Сен менің досымсың.
+. Олар бақытты.
+==== Exercise 4: Form Sentences ====
+Using the following subjects, create simple sentences in Kazakh.
+. Кітап
+. Үй
+. Дос
+''Example Answers:''
+. Кітап қызықты. (The book is interesting.)
+. Үй үлкен. (The house is big.)
+. Досым жақсылық жасады. (My friend did a good deed.)
+==== Exercise 5: Nominative Case Quiz ====
+Choose the correct noun in the nominative case to complete the sentence.
+. ______ (ол/оны) мектепке барады.
+. ______ (біз/бізді) тамақ жейміз.
+. ______ (сен/сені) шақырдым.
+''Answers:''
+. Ол
+. Біз
+. Сен
+==== Exercise 6: Create Questions ====
+Form questions with the subject in the nominative case.
+. ______ (сіз/сені) кім?
+. ______ (ол/оны) қайда?
+. ______ (біз/бізді) не істеп жатырсыз?
+''Answers:''
+. Сіз кім?
+. Ол қайда?
+. Біз не істеп жатырсыз?
+==== Exercise 7: Match the Subjects ====
+Match the Kazakh subjects with their English translations.
+. Мен
+. Сіз
+. Олар
+| Kazakh | English |
+|--------|---------|
+| Мен    | I       |
+| Сіз    | You     |
+| Олар   | They    |
+''Answers:''
+. Мен – I
+. Сіз – You
+. Олар – They
+==== Exercise 8: Sentence Transformation ====
+Change the following sentences from singular to plural in the nominative case.
+. Мен студент.
+. Ол дәрігер.
+. Сіз жазушы.
+''Answers:''
+. Біз студенттер.
+. Олар дәрігерлер.
+. Сіздер жазушылар.
+==== Exercise 9: Nominative Case Review ====
+Write down five nouns in the nominative case and form sentences with them.
+''Example Answers:''
+. Кітап – Кітап қызықты.
+. Үй – Үй үлкен.
+. Дос – Досым жақсы.
+. Мектеп – Мектеп таза.
+. Адам – Адам бақытты.
+==== Exercise 10: Create a Story ====
+Using at least five different subjects in the nominative case, create a short story (3-5 sentences) in Kazakh.
+''Example:''
+Мен және менің достарым мектепке барамыз. Біз кітаптар оқимыз. Олардың бәрі жақсы. Мен бақыттымын.
+By completing these exercises, you will reinforce your understanding of the nominative case and become more confident in your ability to form simple sentences in Kazakh.
+In summary, the nominative case is essential for building sentences in Kazakh. It allows you to identify and express the subject of your sentences, forming the basis for effective communication. Keep practicing, and you will soon notice improvement in your Kazakh language skills!
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+==Sources==
+* [https://slaviccenters.duke.edu/sites/slaviccenters.duke.edu/files/file-attachments/kazakh-grammar.pdf A Grammar of Kazakh Zura Dotton, Ph.D John Doyle Wagner]
+* [https://www.languagesgulper.com/eng/Kazakh.html Kazakh]
+* [https://theswissbay.ch/pdf/Books/Linguistics/Mega%20linguistics%20pack/Turkic/Kazakh%20Grammar%20with%20Affix%20List%20%28Krippes%29%20%281%29.pdf Kazakh Grammar - with Affix List]
+* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kazakh_language Kazakh language - Wikipedia]
+==Other Lessons==
+* [[Language/Kazakh/Grammar/Nouns|Nouns]]
+* [[Language/Kazakh/Grammar/General-Adverbs|General Adverbs]]
+* [[Language/Kazakh/Grammar/Modal-Adverbs|Modal Adverbs]]
+* [[Language/Kazakh/Grammar/Attributive-and-Predicative-Adjectives|Attributive and Predicative Adjectives]]
+* [[Language/Kazakh/Grammar/Stress-and-Intonation|Stress and Intonation]]
+* [[Language/Kazakh/Grammar/Vowels|Vowels]]
+* [[Language/Kazakh/Grammar/Instrumental-Case|Instrumental Case]]
+* [[Language/Kazakh/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]]
+* [[Language/Kazakh/Grammar/Possessive-Adjectives|Possessive Adjectives]]
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+|}
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Understanding the Nominative Case[edit | edit source]

Examples of the Nominative Case[edit | edit source]

Forming Simple Sentences with the Nominative Case[edit | edit source]

Common Mistakes in Using the Nominative Case[edit | edit source]

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

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

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

Exercise 3: Translate to Kazakh[edit | edit source]

Exercise 4: Form Sentences[edit | edit source]

Exercise 5: Nominative Case Quiz[edit | edit source]

Exercise 6: Create Questions[edit | edit source]

Exercise 7: Match the Subjects[edit | edit source]

Exercise 8: Sentence Transformation[edit | edit source]

Exercise 9: Nominative Case Review[edit | edit source]

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

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