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Welcome to this exciting lesson on Telling Time in Turkmen! Understanding how to tell time is an essential skill for anyone learning a new language, as it helps you navigate daily life, schedule activities, and communicate effectively with others. In the Turkmen language, telling time involves not only understanding the numbers but also grasping how to express time in a culturally relevant way.

In this lesson, we will cover:

• The vocabulary related to time, including hours and minutes.

• How to ask and tell time in Turkmen using clear examples.

• Practice exercises to reinforce your learning and build your confidence.

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to tell the time in Turkmen and converse with others about daily schedules and activities.

Vocabulary for Telling Time

Before we dive into the details, let’s first familiarize ourselves with some key vocabulary related to telling time in Turkmen.

Hours

In Turkmen, the word for "hour" is saat. Here are the numbers for the hours from 1 to 12:

Turkmen	Pronunciation	English
1 saat	bir saat	one hour
2 saat	iki saat	two hours
3 saat	üç saat	three hours
4 saat	dört saat	four hours
5 saat	bäş saat	five hours
6 saat	alty saat	six hours
7 saat	ýedi saat	seven hours
8 saat	sekiz saat	eight hours
9 saat	dokuz saat	nine hours
10 saat	on saat	ten hours
11 saat	on bir saat	eleven hours
12 saat	on iki saat	twelve hours

Minutes

For minutes, the word in Turkmen is minut. Here are some examples for the first ten minutes:

Turkmen	Pronunciation	English
1 minut	bir minut	one minute
2 minut	iki minut	two minutes
3 minut	üç minut	three minutes
4 minut	dört minut	four minutes
5 minut	bäş minut	five minutes
6 minut	alty minut	six minutes
7 minut	ýedi minut	seven minutes
8 minut	sekiz minut	eight minutes
9 minut	dokuz minut	nine minutes
10 minut	on minut	ten minutes

How to Tell Time

Now that you know the vocabulary, let’s explore how to form sentences to tell the time.

Basic Structure

The basic structure to tell time in Turkmen is as follows:

• [Hour] saat [Minutes] minut.

• For example, if it’s 2:15, you would say: Iki saat on bäş minut.

Here are some more examples of how to tell time:

Turkmen	Pronunciation	English
1:00	Bir saat.	One o'clock.
2:15	Iki saat on bäş minut.	Two fifteen.
3:30	Üç saat otuz minut.	Three thirty.
4:45	Dört saat elli minut.	Four forty-five.
5:05	Bäş saat bäş minut.	Five oh-five.
6:10	Alty saat on minut.	Six ten.
7:20	Ýedi saat ýigrimi minut.	Seven twenty.
8:25	Sekiz saat ýigrimi bäş minut.	Eight twenty-five.
9:35	Dokuz saat otuz five minut.	Nine thirty-five.
10:50	On saat elli minut.	Ten fifty.
11:55	On bir saat elli bäş minut.	Eleven fifty-five.
12:00	On iki saat.	Twelve o'clock.

Asking the Time

To ask someone what time it is, you can say:

• Saatingiz näme? (What time is it?)

In response, the person would tell you the time using the structure we learned earlier.

Practice Exercises

Now that you’ve learned the vocabulary and structure, it’s time to practice! Here are ten exercises to help you reinforce your understanding of telling time in Turkmen.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

Translate the following sentences into Turkmen:

1. It is 3:00.

2. It is 5:15.

3. What time is it?

Solutions:

1. Üç saat.

2. Bäş saat on bäş minut.

3. Saatingiz näme?

Exercise 2: Match the Times

Match the Turkmen sentences with their English translations:

Turkmen	English
1. Iki saat on minut	A. Two thirty
2. Üç saat ýigrimi minut	B. One oh-one
3. Bir saat bir minut	C. Three twenty

Solutions:

1. B - One oh-one

2. C - Three twenty

3. A - Two thirty

Exercise 3: Listen and Write

Listen to the following times in Turkmen and write them down:

1. Alty saat otuz minut.

2. Dokuz saat on minut.

3. On bir saat on bäş minut.

Solutions:

1. 6:30

2. 9:10

3. 11:15

Exercise 4: Create Your Own Sentences

Write three sentences in Turkmen telling the time using the vocabulary learned.

Example Solutions:

1. Sekiz saat.

2. Dört saat on minut.

3. On iki saat otuz minut.

Exercise 5: Fill in the Time

Fill in the blanks with the correct time in Turkmen:

1. ___ saat ___ minut.

2. ___ saat ___ minut.

Example Solutions:

1. Iki saat on minut.

2. Üç saat ýigrimi minut.

Exercise 6: Ask the Time

Write down how you would ask the time in Turkmen to a friend.

Solution:

Saatingiz näme?

Exercise 7: Time Conversion

Convert the following times from English to Turkmen:

1. Five thirty.

2. Ten fifteen.

3. Twelve o'clock.

Example Solutions:

1. Bäş saat otuz minut.

2. On saat on bäş minut.

3. On iki saat.

Exercise 8: Role Play

Pair up with a partner and take turns asking each other the time in Turkmen and responding.

Example Scenario:

A: Saatingiz näme?

B: Iki saat on minut.

Exercise 9: Write the Time

Write the following times in Turkmen:

1. 7:25

2. 4:40

3. 11:50

Example Solutions:

1. Ýedi saat ýigrimi bäş minut.

2. Dört saat elli minut.

3. On bir saat elli minut.

Exercise 10: Time Quiz

Take a quiz on the following times and write them in Turkmen:

1. Three o'clock.

2. Nine fifteen.

3. Eight thirty.

Example Solutions:

1. Üç saat.

2. Dokuz saat on bäş minut.

3. Sekiz saat otuz minut.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You’ve successfully learned how to tell time in Turkmen, and hopefully, you feel more confident in your ability to navigate through daily conversations. Remember, practice is key, so keep revisiting this lesson and using the vocabulary in real-life scenarios.

As you continue your journey in learning the Turkmen language, keep an ear out for how native speakers express time in everyday situations. This will not only enhance your understanding but also make your learning experience more enjoyable.

Feel free to revisit this lesson any time you need to refresh your memory!

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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