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Revision as of 18:24, 29 March 2023
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In this lesson, you will learn the names of common means of transportation in Kazakh and how to use them. Whether you're taking a taxi, riding a bus, or renting a car, you'll need to know the right words and phrases to get around. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently use transportation in Kazakhstan.
With the completion of this lesson, consider investigating these related pages: Animals & Expressions for Medical Emergencies.
Vehicles and Transportation Modes
Here are some of the most common vehicles and transportation modes in Kazakh, along with their Kazakh names, pronunciations, and English translations:
| Kazakh | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| автобус | avtobus | bus |
| троллейбус | trolléybus | trolleybus |
| трамвай | tramvay | tram |
| метро | métro | metro |
| такси | taksi | taxi |
| машина | mashina | car |
| мотоцикл | mototsikl | motorcycle |
| велосипед | velosiped | bicycle |
| самолет | samolet | airplane |
| поезд | poyezd | train |
| корабль | korabyl | ship |
Note that the Kazakh language uses the Russian word for "metro," which is метро (métro), instead of a Kazakh equivalent. This is because Kazakhstan was part of the Soviet Union, and Russian remains a widely spoken language in the country.
Using Public Transportation
Public transportation in Kazakhstan is generally safe and reliable, though some routes may be more crowded or infrequent than others. If you're planning to use public transportation, here are some phrases you may find helpful:
- Мен автобустың/троллейбустың ішіне шығаратын болмағанын жəне мəнін қаладаға көтеретін жернде тұруға болады ма? (Men avtobustyń/trolleybustyń isińe shyğaratyn bolmağanyn jäne menin qaladağa köteretin jernde turyǵa bolady ma? - Is it possible for me to stay where I get off the bus/trolleybus and go where I need to?)
- Мен қайда билет сатып алуға болады? (Men qayda bilet satyp aluǵa bolady? - Where can I buy a ticket?)
- Бұл автобус/троллейбус/трамвай қаланың қай пе? (Bul avtobus/trolleybus/tramvay qalanyń qay pe? - What is the route of this bus/trolleybus/tram?)
- Осы автобус/троллейбус аяқталады ма? (Osı avtobus/trolleybus ayaktaýdy ma? - Does this bus/trolleybus terminate here?)
It's worth noting that public transportation in Kazakhstan typically operates on a cash basis, so it's a good idea to carry small bills and coins with you. Some larger bus stations and metro stations may have ticket vending machines or kiosks where you can buy tickets with larger bills or credit cards, but these are not always available.
Using Taxis
Taxis are readily available in most major cities in Kazakhstan, and they are generally affordable and convenient. Here are some phrases you may find helpful when taking a taxi:
- Мен … мекенжайына бара алмаймын, әлдеқайда осының ойын-сауығы бар ма? (Men … mekenjayyna bara almajmyn, äldeqajda osynyń oyn-sauyǵy bar ma? - I'm not familiar with the place …, does this have a meter?)
- Бұл қазына/банкелік/кері және солай екінші қалада қоялатын ларыңыз бар ма? (Bul qazyna/bankeliq/keri jäne solay ekіnshi qalada qoyałatyn laryńyz bar ma? - Do you have a coin pouch/fare chart/change for two cities?)
- Менің мензілім ... (Meniń menzilim … - My destination is …)
- Ақшаны алған соң, мені қалада тұратын болыңыз. (Aqşanı ałǵan soir, meni qalada turatyn bolyńyz - After taking the money, drop me at the destination.)
When you get in a taxi in Kazakhstan, it's important to establish the fare and payment method upfront to avoid any confusion or disputes later on. Most taxis in Kazakhstan use meters, but some drivers may negotiate a flat rate with you instead. Be sure to confirm the fare and payment method before you get in the car.
Renting a Car
If you plan to explore Kazakhstan's countryside or travel outside of its major cities, renting a car may be a good option. Here are some phrases you may find helpful when renting a car:
- Машинаңызда GPS навигация бар ма? (Mashinańyzda GPS nawigatsiia bar ma? - Does the car have GPS navigation?)
- Мен алушының бағасы екеуінші күніне дейін қандай? (Men alushyńyn bağasy ekeýinshi kynıne deiin qanday? - What is the daily rental price until the 20th?)
- Машинаңыздың тұрақтылығын тексеру үшін қандай мерзімде болуы керек? (Mashinańyzdyń turaktylýǵyn teksery ǵyshynde boluy kerik? - How long will it take to check the condition of your car?)
- Бұл машинаға көбінесе жоқ пен түктімелер таңбалары бар ма? (Bul mashinaǵa kóbinese joq pen tüktil
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