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Welcome to this exciting lesson on Tatar Grammar, focusing on '''Comparatives and Superlatives'''! As we embark on this journey, you'll discover how to compare different things and express the extremes in the Tatar language. This skill not only enriches your vocabulary but also helps you communicate more effectively in everyday conversations.


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=== Importance of Comparatives and Superlatives in Tatar ===
 
Understanding comparatives and superlatives is essential for expressing differences, similarities, and extremes in qualities. Whether you're discussing the size of a house, the speed of a train, or the beauty of a landscape, knowing how to form and use these grammatical structures will enhance your ability to describe the world around you in Tatar.


== Introduction ==
In this lesson, we will cover:


In this lesson, we will focus on comparatives and superlatives in Tatar. We will learn how to form them, and practice using them in sentences to compare and describe things.
* The formation of comparatives and superlatives in Tatar


Comparatives and superlatives are important in everyday conversations. For example, when we want to compare two things, we use comparatives. When we want to compare three or more things, we use superlatives. Knowing how to use comparatives and superlatives will help you express your ideas more clearly in Tatar.
* Examples of their usage


* Exercises to practice what you've learned


<span link>With the completion of this lesson, consider investigating these related pages: [[Language/Tatar/Grammar/Plurals|Plurals]] & [[Language/Tatar/Grammar/Noun-Cases|Noun Cases]].</span>
Let’s dive in!
== Forming Comparatives ==


In Tatar, we use the suffix "-ары" to form comparatives. To use it, we simply add the suffix to the end of the adjective, after dropping its final vowel.
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=== Formation of Comparatives ===
 
In Tatar, comparatives are used to compare two items. The basic structure involves adding a specific suffix to the adjective. Generally, '''-рак''' (rak) or '''-рәк''' (räk) is used to indicate the comparative form.  


For example:
For example:
* '''зәңгәр''' (zängär - blue) becomes '''зәңгәрәк''' (zängäre - bluer).
* '''кечкенә''' (keçkenä - small) becomes '''кечкенәрәк''' (keçkenäräk - smaller).
Here’s a table to illustrate this:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Tatar !! Pronunciation !! English
! Tatar !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| яхшы || yaxşı || good
 
| зәңгәрәк  || zängäre || bluer
 
|-
|-
| яхшы-ары || yaxşı-ary || better
|}


In the example above, we have the adjective "яхшы" (yaxşı) which means "good". By adding the suffix "-ары" to it, we get the comparative form "яхшы-ары" (yaxşı-ary) which means "better".
| кечкенәрәк  || keçkenäräk || smaller
 
|-


Let's see some more examples:
| акрак  || akrak || whiter


{| class="wikitable"
! Tatar !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| көңүлсүз || köñülsüz || boring
 
| матуррак  || maturak || prettier
 
|-
|-
| көңүлсүз-ары || köñülsüz-ary || more boring
 
|-
| тизрәк  || tizräk || faster
| асыңлы || asıñlı || clean
 
|-
| асыңлы-ары || asıñlı-ary || cleaner
|}
|}


As you can see in the examples above, we simply drop the final vowel of the adjective and add the suffix "-ары". Remember to use the comparative form when comparing two things.
=== Formation of Superlatives ===
 
Superlatives express the highest degree of a quality among three or more items. In Tatar, this often involves adding the suffix '''-иң''' (iŋ) or '''-ең''' (eŋ) to the adjective, indicating the “most” or “least” form.
 
For example:


== Forming Superlatives ==
* '''зәңгәр''' (zängär - blue) becomes '''иң зәңгәр''' (iñ zängär - the bluest).


To form superlatives in Tatar, we use the suffix "-чылык". We add the suffix to the end of the adjective after dropping its final vowel and adding the possessive suffix "-ымыз" for "our" or "-ыңыз" for "your".
* '''кечкенә''' (keçkenä - small) becomes '''иң кечкенә''' (iñ keçkenä - the smallest).


For example:
Here’s a table to illustrate superlatives:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Tatar !! Pronunciation !! English
! Tatar !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| яхшы || yaxşı || good
 
| иң зәңгәр  || iñ zängär || the bluest
 
|-
|-
| яхшы-чылык || yaxşı-çılıq || the best
 
| иң кечкенә  || iñ keçkenä || the smallest
 
|-
|-
| бәхетле || bähetle || happy
 
| иң ак  || iñ ak || the whitest
 
|-
|-
| бәхетле-чылык || bähetle-çılıq || the happiest
 
| иң матур  || iñ matur || the prettiest
 
|-
 
| иң тиз  || iñ tiz || the fastest
 
|}
|}


In the above example, we first drop the final vowel of the adjective "яхшы" and add the suffix "-чылык" to form the superlative "яхшы-чылык" which means "the best". Then we add the possessive suffix "-ымыз" or "-ыңыз" to indicate our or your best.
=== Examples of Comparatives and Superlatives in Sentences ===
 
Let’s look at some examples to see how comparatives and superlatives operate in sentences.
 
==== Comparatives ====
 
1. '''Бу китап зуррак.'''
 
* (Bu kitap zurraq.)
 
* This book is bigger.
 
2. '''Ул машина тизрәк.'''
 
* (Ul maşina tizräk.)
 
* That car is faster.
 
3. '''Синең өйең минеке кечкенәрәк.'''
 
* (Sinıñ öyeñ mineke keçkenäräk.)
 
* Your house is smaller than mine.
 
4. '''Аның рәсеме матуррак.'''
 
* (Anıñ rəsime maturraq.)
 
* His painting is prettier.
 
5. '''Бу чәй шуннан да кайнаррак.'''
 
* (Bu çäy şundan da qaynarraq.)
 
* This tea is hotter than that.
 
==== Superlatives ====
 
1. '''Бу китап иң зур.'''
 
* (Bu kitap iñ zur.)
 
* This book is the biggest.
 
2. '''Ул машина иң тиз.'''
 
* (Ul maşina iñ tiz.)
 
* That car is the fastest.
 
3. '''Аның рәсеме иң матур.'''
 
* (Anıñ rəsime iñ matur.)
 
* His painting is the prettiest.
 
4. '''Синең өйең иң кечкенә.'''
 
* (Sinıñ öyeñ iñ keçkenä.)
 
* Your house is the smallest.
 
5. '''Бу чәй иң кайнар.'''
 
* (Bu çäy iñ qaynar.)
 
* This tea is the hottest.
 
=== Practice Exercises ===
 
Now that you have a grasp of comparatives and superlatives, it’s time to practice! Here are some exercises to help reinforce your learning.
 
==== Exercise 1: Forming Comparatives ====
 
Transform the following adjectives into their comparative forms:
 
1. зур (big)
 
2. матур (pretty)
 
3. ак (white)
 
4. тиз (fast)
 
5. кечкенә (small)
 
'''Answers:'''
 
1. зуррак (zurraq)
 
2. матуррак (maturraq)
 
3. акрак (akrak)
 
4. тизрәк (tizräk)
 
5. кечкенәрәк (keçkenäräk)
 
==== Exercise 2: Forming Superlatives ====
 
Transform the following adjectives into their superlative forms:
 
1. зур (big)
 
2. матур (pretty)
 
3. ак (white)
 
4. тиз (fast)
 
5. кечкенә (small)
 
'''Answers:'''
 
1. иң зур (iñ zur)
 
2. иң матур (iñ matur)
 
3. иң ак (iñ ak)
 
4. иң тиз (iñ tiz)
 
5. иң кечкенә (iñ keçkenä)
 
==== Exercise 3: Fill in the Blanks ====
 
Complete the sentences with the correct comparative or superlative form:
 
1. Бу китап _______ (зур).
 
2. Аның машина _______ (тиздек).
 
3. Ул _______ (матур) рәсем ясады.
 
4. Мине _______ (кечкенә) өйдә калдыра.
 
5. Синең _______ (ак) күлмәк иң яхшы.
 
'''Answers:'''
 
1. зуррак
 
2. тизрәк
 
3. матуррак
 
4. кечкенәрәк
 
5. ак
 
==== Exercise 4: Sentence Creation ====
 
Create sentences using the following comparatives:
 
1. зуррак (bigger)
 
2. матуррак (prettier)
 
3. тизрәк (faster)
 
4. акрак (whiter)
 
5. кечкенәрәк (smaller)
 
'''Example Answers:'''
 
1. '''Бу йорт зуррак.''' (Bu yort zurraq.) - This house is bigger.
 
2. '''Бу чәчәк матуррак.''' (Bu çäçäk maturraq.) - This flower is prettier.
 
3. '''Бу машина тизрәк.''' (Bu maşina tizräk.) - This car is faster.
 
4. '''Бу кәгазь акрак.''' (Bu kəğäz akraq.) - This paper is whiter.
 
5. '''Синең кәчтүм кечкенәрәк.''' (Sineñ kəçtüm keçkenäräk.) - Your coat is smaller.
 
==== Exercise 5: Translation ====
 
Translate the following sentences into Tatar:
 
1. This book is the biggest.
 
2. Your house is smaller than mine.
 
3. His painting is prettier than hers.
 
4. That car is faster than this one.
 
5. This tea is the hottest.
 
'''Answers:'''
 
1. '''Бу китап иң зур.''' (Bu kitap iñ zur.)
 
2. '''Синең өйең минеке кечкенәрәк.''' (Sinıñ öyeñ mineke keçkenäräk.)
 
3. '''Аның рәсеме аныңнан матуррак.''' (Anıñ rəsime anıñnan maturraq.)
 
4. '''Ул машина бу машинадан тизрәк.''' (Ul maşina bu maşinadan tizräk.)
 
5. '''Бу чәй иң кайнар.''' (Bu çäy iñ qaynar.)
 
==== Exercise 6: Identifying Comparatives and Superlatives ====
 
Read the sentences and identify the comparative or superlative forms:
 
1. Ул китап иң кызык.
 
2. Бу машина зуррак.
 
3. Аның рәсеме матуррак.
 
4. Синең күлмәгең иң ак.
 
5. Бу чәй кайнаррак.
 
'''Answers:'''
 
1. иң кызык (superlative)
 
2. зуррак (comparative)


Let's see some more examples:
3. матуррак (comparative)


{| class="wikitable"
4. иң ак (superlative)
! Tatar !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
5. кайнаррак (comparative)
| еңгә || eñgä || good
 
|-
==== Exercise 7: Correct the Mistakes ====
| еңгә-чылык || eñgä-çılıq || the best
 
|-
Find and correct the mistakes in the following sentences:
| алтын || altın || young
 
|-
1. Бу китап иң зуррак.
| алтын-чылык || altın-çılıq || the youngest
 
|}
2. Ул машина тиз.
 
3. Аның рәсеме матуррак.
 
4. Синең өйең ак.
 
5. Бу чәй иң кайнаррак.
 
'''Answers:'''
 
1. Бу китап иң зур. (This book is the biggest.)
 
2. Ул машина тизрәк. (That car is faster.)
 
3. (Correct)
 
4. Синең өйең иң ак. (Your house is the whitest.)
 
5. Бу чәй иң кайнар. (This tea is the hottest.)
 
==== Exercise 8: Pair Work ====
 
Work with a partner to compare two items using comparatives and superlatives. Use the following prompts:
 
1. A house
 
2. A car
 
3. A flower


As you can see in the examples above, the suffix "-чылык" is added to the end of the adjective after dropping the final vowel. Then, we add the possessive suffix "-ымыз" or "-ыңыз" to indicate our or your superlative.
4. A book


== Irregular Comparatives and Superlatives ==
5. A piece of clothing


Some adjectives in Tatar have irregular comparative and superlative forms. Let's see some examples:
'''Example Conversation:'''


{| class="wikitable"
A: '''Синең өйең зурракмы, минеке?''' (Is your house bigger than mine?)
! Tatar !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| ий || iý || good
|-
| юп || yap || better (comparative)
|-
| ине-ле || ine-le || the best (superlative)
|-
| илдез || ildez || bad
|-
| илдиз-ле || ildiz-le || worse (comparative)
|-
| илдез-чылык || ildez-çılıq || the worst (superlative)
|}


As you can see in the examples above, the comparative and superlative forms of "ий" are irregular. We use "юп" for the comparative and "ине-ле" for the superlative.
B: '''Минең өйем зуррак.''' (My house is bigger.)


Likewise, the comparative and superlative forms of "илдез" are also irregular. We use "илдиз-ле" for the comparative and "илдез-чылык" for the superlative.
A: '''Аның машинасы иң тиз.''' (His car is the fastest.)


Remember to pay attention to irregular forms when forming comparatives and superlatives in Tatar.
==== Exercise 9: Writing Assignment ====


== Using Comparatives and Superlatives in Sentences ==
Write a short paragraph comparing three things. Use at least three comparatives and two superlatives.


Now that we know how to form comparatives and superlatives in Tatar, let's practice using them in sentences.
'''Example:'''


* Мингә аныңды карап керә теләсәң? (Minğä anyñdı karap kerä teläsäñ?) - Did you see the bigger one?
'''Минем өчен, иң матур чәчәк - роза. Ул гөлләрдән матуррак. Шулай ук, ул иң хуш исле. Ләкин, лилияләр ак чәчәкләрдән зуррак.''' (For me, the most beautiful flower is the rose. It is prettier than other flowers. Also, it is the most fragrant. However, lilies are bigger than white flowers.)


In the example sentence above, we use the comparative form "аныңды" (anyñdy) which means "bigger" to compare two things. "Карап керә" (karap kerä) means "did you see".
==== Exercise 10: Group Discussion ====


* Бу сирә ничек төп асыңлыккы? (Bu sirä niçek töp asıñlıkka?) - Which one is the cleanest room?
In groups, discuss your favorite movie or book. Use comparatives and superlatives to express your opinions.


In the example sentence above, we use the superlative form "асыңлыккы" (asıñlıqqa) which means "cleanest" to compare three or more things. "Ничек төп" (niçek töp) means "which room".
'''Example Discussion Points:'''


* Рәсәд басу времене башкарма ийә? (Räsäd basu vremene başqarma iä?) - Is Räsäd better at directing during rehearsal?
* Which movie is the funniest?


In the example sentence above, we use the comparative form "ийә" (iä) which means "better" to compare two things. "Башкарма" (başqarma) means "directing" and "времене" (vremene) means "during rehearsal".
* What is the most interesting book you've read?


== Conclusion ==
* Compare two characters from different books or movies.


In this lesson, we learned how to form comparatives and superlatives in Tatar. We also practiced using them in sentences to compare and describe things. Remember to pay attention to irregular forms and use the comparative form when comparing two things and the superlative form when comparing three or more things.
=== Conclusion ===


With this new grammar knowledge, you can now express yourself more clearly in Tatar! Good luck on your language journey!
Congratulations on completing this lesson on comparatives and superlatives in Tatar! You've learned the structures, seen examples, and practiced extensively. Keep using these forms in your conversations to describe and compare things around you.


Remember, practice makes perfect! Keep revisiting these concepts as you progress in your Tatar language journey.


<span link>With this lesson finished, you may want to explore these additional pages: [[Language/Tatar/Grammar/0-to-A1-Course|0 to A1 Course]] & [[Language/Tatar/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have|How to Use Have]].</span>
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Tatar → Grammar → 0 to A1 Course → Comparatives and Superlatives

Welcome to this exciting lesson on Tatar Grammar, focusing on Comparatives and Superlatives! As we embark on this journey, you'll discover how to compare different things and express the extremes in the Tatar language. This skill not only enriches your vocabulary but also helps you communicate more effectively in everyday conversations.

Importance of Comparatives and Superlatives in Tatar[edit | edit source]

Understanding comparatives and superlatives is essential for expressing differences, similarities, and extremes in qualities. Whether you're discussing the size of a house, the speed of a train, or the beauty of a landscape, knowing how to form and use these grammatical structures will enhance your ability to describe the world around you in Tatar.

In this lesson, we will cover:

  • The formation of comparatives and superlatives in Tatar
  • Examples of their usage
  • Exercises to practice what you've learned

Let’s dive in!

Formation of Comparatives[edit | edit source]

In Tatar, comparatives are used to compare two items. The basic structure involves adding a specific suffix to the adjective. Generally, -рак (rak) or -рәк (räk) is used to indicate the comparative form.

For example:

  • зәңгәр (zängär - blue) becomes зәңгәрәк (zängäre - bluer).
  • кечкенә (keçkenä - small) becomes кечкенәрәк (keçkenäräk - smaller).

Here’s a table to illustrate this:

Tatar Pronunciation English
зәңгәрәк zängäre bluer
кечкенәрәк keçkenäräk smaller
акрак akrak whiter
матуррак maturak prettier
тизрәк tizräk faster

Formation of Superlatives[edit | edit source]

Superlatives express the highest degree of a quality among three or more items. In Tatar, this often involves adding the suffix -иң (iŋ) or -ең (eŋ) to the adjective, indicating the “most” or “least” form.

For example:

  • зәңгәр (zängär - blue) becomes иң зәңгәр (iñ zängär - the bluest).
  • кечкенә (keçkenä - small) becomes иң кечкенә (iñ keçkenä - the smallest).

Here’s a table to illustrate superlatives:

Tatar Pronunciation English
иң зәңгәр iñ zängär the bluest
иң кечкенә iñ keçkenä the smallest
иң ак iñ ak the whitest
иң матур iñ matur the prettiest
иң тиз iñ tiz the fastest

Examples of Comparatives and Superlatives in Sentences[edit | edit source]

Let’s look at some examples to see how comparatives and superlatives operate in sentences.

Comparatives[edit | edit source]

1. Бу китап зуррак.

  • (Bu kitap zurraq.)
  • This book is bigger.

2. Ул машина тизрәк.

  • (Ul maşina tizräk.)
  • That car is faster.

3. Синең өйең минеке кечкенәрәк.

  • (Sinıñ öyeñ mineke keçkenäräk.)
  • Your house is smaller than mine.

4. Аның рәсеме матуррак.

  • (Anıñ rəsime maturraq.)
  • His painting is prettier.

5. Бу чәй шуннан да кайнаррак.

  • (Bu çäy şundan da qaynarraq.)
  • This tea is hotter than that.

Superlatives[edit | edit source]

1. Бу китап иң зур.

  • (Bu kitap iñ zur.)
  • This book is the biggest.

2. Ул машина иң тиз.

  • (Ul maşina iñ tiz.)
  • That car is the fastest.

3. Аның рәсеме иң матур.

  • (Anıñ rəsime iñ matur.)
  • His painting is the prettiest.

4. Синең өйең иң кечкенә.

  • (Sinıñ öyeñ iñ keçkenä.)
  • Your house is the smallest.

5. Бу чәй иң кайнар.

  • (Bu çäy iñ qaynar.)
  • This tea is the hottest.

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that you have a grasp of comparatives and superlatives, it’s time to practice! Here are some exercises to help reinforce your learning.

Exercise 1: Forming Comparatives[edit | edit source]

Transform the following adjectives into their comparative forms:

1. зур (big)

2. матур (pretty)

3. ак (white)

4. тиз (fast)

5. кечкенә (small)

Answers:

1. зуррак (zurraq)

2. матуррак (maturraq)

3. акрак (akrak)

4. тизрәк (tizräk)

5. кечкенәрәк (keçkenäräk)

Exercise 2: Forming Superlatives[edit | edit source]

Transform the following adjectives into their superlative forms:

1. зур (big)

2. матур (pretty)

3. ак (white)

4. тиз (fast)

5. кечкенә (small)

Answers:

1. иң зур (iñ zur)

2. иң матур (iñ matur)

3. иң ак (iñ ak)

4. иң тиз (iñ tiz)

5. иң кечкенә (iñ keçkenä)

Exercise 3: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Complete the sentences with the correct comparative or superlative form:

1. Бу китап _______ (зур).

2. Аның машина _______ (тиздек).

3. Ул _______ (матур) рәсем ясады.

4. Мине _______ (кечкенә) өйдә калдыра.

5. Синең _______ (ак) күлмәк иң яхшы.

Answers:

1. зуррак

2. тизрәк

3. матуррак

4. кечкенәрәк

5. ак

Exercise 4: Sentence Creation[edit | edit source]

Create sentences using the following comparatives:

1. зуррак (bigger)

2. матуррак (prettier)

3. тизрәк (faster)

4. акрак (whiter)

5. кечкенәрәк (smaller)

Example Answers:

1. Бу йорт зуррак. (Bu yort zurraq.) - This house is bigger.

2. Бу чәчәк матуррак. (Bu çäçäk maturraq.) - This flower is prettier.

3. Бу машина тизрәк. (Bu maşina tizräk.) - This car is faster.

4. Бу кәгазь акрак. (Bu kəğäz akraq.) - This paper is whiter.

5. Синең кәчтүм кечкенәрәк. (Sineñ kəçtüm keçkenäräk.) - Your coat is smaller.

Exercise 5: Translation[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences into Tatar:

1. This book is the biggest.

2. Your house is smaller than mine.

3. His painting is prettier than hers.

4. That car is faster than this one.

5. This tea is the hottest.

Answers:

1. Бу китап иң зур. (Bu kitap iñ zur.)

2. Синең өйең минеке кечкенәрәк. (Sinıñ öyeñ mineke keçkenäräk.)

3. Аның рәсеме аныңнан матуррак. (Anıñ rəsime anıñnan maturraq.)

4. Ул машина бу машинадан тизрәк. (Ul maşina bu maşinadan tizräk.)

5. Бу чәй иң кайнар. (Bu çäy iñ qaynar.)

Exercise 6: Identifying Comparatives and Superlatives[edit | edit source]

Read the sentences and identify the comparative or superlative forms:

1. Ул китап иң кызык.

2. Бу машина зуррак.

3. Аның рәсеме матуррак.

4. Синең күлмәгең иң ак.

5. Бу чәй кайнаррак.

Answers:

1. иң кызык (superlative)

2. зуррак (comparative)

3. матуррак (comparative)

4. иң ак (superlative)

5. кайнаррак (comparative)

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

Find and correct the mistakes in the following sentences:

1. Бу китап иң зуррак.

2. Ул машина тиз.

3. Аның рәсеме матуррак.

4. Синең өйең ак.

5. Бу чәй иң кайнаррак.

Answers:

1. Бу китап иң зур. (This book is the biggest.)

2. Ул машина тизрәк. (That car is faster.)

3. (Correct)

4. Синең өйең иң ак. (Your house is the whitest.)

5. Бу чәй иң кайнар. (This tea is the hottest.)

Exercise 8: Pair Work[edit | edit source]

Work with a partner to compare two items using comparatives and superlatives. Use the following prompts:

1. A house

2. A car

3. A flower

4. A book

5. A piece of clothing

Example Conversation:

A: Синең өйең зурракмы, минеке? (Is your house bigger than mine?)

B: Минең өйем зуррак. (My house is bigger.)

A: Аның машинасы иң тиз. (His car is the fastest.)

Exercise 9: Writing Assignment[edit | edit source]

Write a short paragraph comparing three things. Use at least three comparatives and two superlatives.

Example:

Минем өчен, иң матур чәчәк - роза. Ул гөлләрдән матуррак. Шулай ук, ул иң хуш исле. Ләкин, лилияләр ак чәчәкләрдән зуррак. (For me, the most beautiful flower is the rose. It is prettier than other flowers. Also, it is the most fragrant. However, lilies are bigger than white flowers.)

Exercise 10: Group Discussion[edit | edit source]

In groups, discuss your favorite movie or book. Use comparatives and superlatives to express your opinions.

Example Discussion Points:

  • Which movie is the funniest?
  • What is the most interesting book you've read?
  • Compare two characters from different books or movies.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations on completing this lesson on comparatives and superlatives in Tatar! You've learned the structures, seen examples, and practiced extensively. Keep using these forms in your conversations to describe and compare things around you.

Remember, practice makes perfect! Keep revisiting these concepts as you progress in your Tatar language journey.

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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