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Introduction[edit | edit source]

In this lesson, we will explore the topic of common prepositions in the Turkmen language. Prepositions are essential in any language as they help to establish relationships between different elements in a sentence. By understanding and correctly using prepositions, you will be able to express location, time, manner, and other important aspects of communication in Turkmen. This lesson will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the most commonly used prepositions in Turkmen, their usage, and examples to illustrate their usage in context.

Common Prepositions[edit | edit source]

Turkmen, like any other language, has a variety of prepositions that are used to indicate relationships between nouns, pronouns, and other words in a sentence. In this section, we will explore the most common prepositions used in Turkmen and provide examples of their usage.

In[edit | edit source]

The preposition "in" in Turkmen is expressed as "içinde". It is used to indicate location or containment within something.

Examples:

Turkmen	Pronunciation	English
Kitaphana içinde	[ki-tap-ha-na i-chin-de]	In the library
Baýlygyň içinde	[baɪlɪgɪŋ i-chin-de]	In the bag
Ýeriň içinde	[ɪrɪŋ i-chin-de]	In the room
Şäher içinde	[ʃæ-hɛr i-chin-de]	In the city

On[edit | edit source]

The preposition "on" in Turkmen is expressed as "üsti". It is used to indicate location or surface contact with something.

Examples:

Turkmen	Pronunciation	English
Stol üsti	[stol ʏs-ti]	On the table
Kitap üsti	[ki-tap ʏs-ti]	On the book
Ýol üsti	[jol ʏs-ti]	On the road
Göz üsti	[gøz ʏs-ti]	On the eye

At[edit | edit source]

The preposition "at" in Turkmen is expressed as "de". It is used to indicate a specific location or point in time.

Examples:

Turkmen	Pronunciation	English
Meniň ýanynda	[mɛ-nɪŋ ja-nɪn-da]	At my side
Kafede	[ka-fɛ-dɛ]	At the cafe
Saat beşde	[sa-at bɛʃ-dɛ]	At five o'clock
Garaşda	[ga-raʃ-da]	At the bus stop

With[edit | edit source]

The preposition "with" in Turkmen is expressed as "bilän". It is used to indicate association or accompaniment.

Examples:

Turkmen	Pronunciation	English
Ýigit bilän	[ɪ-gɪt bi-læn]	With the boy
Aýal bilän	[aʊ-jal bi-læn]	With the woman
Dost bilän	[dɔst bi-læn]	With the friend
Ýaş bilän	[jaʃ bi-læn]	With age

Cultural Insights[edit | edit source]

Turkmenistan, located in Central Asia, has a rich cultural heritage that influences the usage and understanding of prepositions in the Turkmen language. The nomadic lifestyle of the Turkmen people has shaped their language, including the usage of prepositions. For example, the preposition "at" is often used to indicate a specific location in relation to a nomadic camp or settlement. Additionally, Turkmen culture places great importance on hospitality, and therefore the preposition "with" is commonly used to indicate association or accompaniment during social gatherings or meals.

Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now let's practice what we've learned. Complete the following exercises by filling in the blanks with the appropriate prepositions.

1. Meniň kitabym ______ masada. 2. Aýal ______ çaga berýär. 3. Ýol ______ şäheriň ortasyna çykýar. 4. Ýigit ______ kafedä oturýar. 5. Saat beş ______ köçe boýunça beklemeli.

Solutions[edit | edit source]

1. Meniň kitabym __masada__. 2. Aýal __çaga__ berýär. 3. Ýol __şäheriň ortasyna__ çykýar. 4. Ýigit __kafedä__ oturýar. 5. Saat beş __köçe boýunça__ beklemeli.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You have successfully learned about common prepositions in Turkmen. Prepositions are an essential part of the language and mastering them will greatly enhance your ability to express yourself accurately and fluently in Turkmen. Keep practicing and incorporating these prepositions into your daily conversations to solidify your understanding. In the next lesson, we will explore the usage of conjunctions in Turkmen.

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

Course Presentation

Greetings and Introductions

Pronouns and Verbs

Numbers and Time

Nouns and Adjectives

Family and Relationships

Turkmen Customs and Traditions

Food and Dining

Asking Questions

Travel and Transportation

Geography and Landmarks

Prepositions and Conjunctions

Hobbies and Leisure Activities

Turkmen Art and Literature

Sources[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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-In this lesson, we will learn common Turkmen prepositions, such as in, on, at, and with. Prepositions are words used to show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence. They help provide a clear understanding of where one object is in relation to another. As you learn these prepositions, we will also include some cultural information and interesting facts about Turkmenistan to make the lesson more engaging.
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+== Introduction ==
-<span link>Take a moment to explore these relevant pages as you conclude this lesson: [[Language/Turkmen/Grammar/Forming-Questions|Forming Questions]] & [[Language/Turkmen/Grammar/0-to-A1-Course|0 to A1 Course]].</span>
+In this lesson, we will explore the topic of common prepositions in the Turkmen language. Prepositions are essential in any language as they help to establish relationships between different elements in a sentence. By understanding and correctly using prepositions, you will be able to express location, time, manner, and other important aspects of communication in Turkmen. This lesson will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the most commonly used prepositions in Turkmen, their usage, and examples to illustrate their usage in context.
-== Introduction to Prepositions ==
-In the Turkmen language, prepositions are called "önümler". As in English, they are essential for building sentences and expressing relationships between words. Some important prepositions you'll encounter in this lesson include:
+== Common Prepositions ==
-* içinde (in)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
+Turkmen, like any other language, has a variety of prepositions that are used to indicate relationships between nouns, pronouns, and other words in a sentence. In this section, we will explore the most common prepositions used in Turkmen and provide examples of their usage.
-* üzerinde (on)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
-* at (at)⠀⠀⠀⠀
-* bilen (with)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
-These prepositions will help you convey important information about location, time, and other relationships in your sentences. To better understand how they function in sentences, we will look at some examples using each preposition.
+=== In ===
-== Inside (içinde) ==
+The preposition "in" in Turkmen is expressed as "içinde". It is used to indicate location or containment within something.
-The preposition "içinde" means "inside" in Turkmen. It indicates that something is contained within something else. For example:
+Examples:
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 |-
-| Kitap şkafda içinde. || /kitap ʃkafdɑ iʧinde/ || The book is inside the drawer.
+| Kitaphana içinde || [ki-tap-ha-na i-chin-de] || In the library
 |-
-| Koşgiň içindeki palta.  || /koʃgiŋ iʧindeki pɑltɑ/ || The coat inside the wardrobe.
+| Baýlygyň içinde || [baɪlɪgɪŋ i-chin-de] || In the bag
+|-
+| Ýeriň içinde || [ɪrɪŋ i-chin-de] || In the room
+|-
+| Şäher içinde || [ʃæ-hɛr i-chin-de] || In the city
 |}
-Turkmenistan is known for its beautiful handmade carpets, which are commonly found inside homes. These carpets, called "halı", are a major symbol of Turkmen culture and a source of national pride.
+=== On ===
-== On (üzerinde) ==
+The preposition "on" in Turkmen is expressed as "üsti". It is used to indicate location or surface contact with something.
-"Üzerinde" means "on" in Turkmen. It is used to indicate that something is on top of or above something else. For example:
+Examples:
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 |-
-| Telefon masanyň üzerinde.  || /telefon masanəɲ yzeɾinde/ || The phone is on the table.
+| Stol üsti || [stol ʏs-ti] || On the table
+|-
+| Kitap üsti || [ki-tap ʏs-ti] || On the book
+|-
+| Ýol üsti || [jol ʏs-ti] || On the road
 |-
-| Çyra aýnaň üzerinde.  || /ʧyɾɑ aɪnaŋ yzeɾinde/ || The candle is on the mirror.
+| Göz üsti || [gøz ʏs-ti] || On the eye
 |}
-In Turkmenistan, it is customary to display the national flag on government buildings, schools, and various other public spaces. The flag features five stars, representing the five provinces of the country, and a traditional carpet design, symbolizing the rich Turkmen culture.
+=== At ===
-== At (at) ==
+The preposition "at" in Turkmen is expressed as "de". It is used to indicate a specific location or point in time.
-"At" is used in both English and Turkmen to express a specific location, time, or direction. Some examples include:
+Examples:
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 |-
-| Men sagat 3 at uniwersitetde. || /men sagat 3 at uniweɾsitetde/ || I am at the university at 3 o'clock.
+| Meniň ýanynda || [mɛ-nɪŋ ja-nɪn-da] || At my side
+|-
+| Kafede || [ka-fɛ-dɛ] || At the cafe
+|-
+| Saat beşde || [sa-at bɛʃ-dɛ] || At five o'clock
 |-
-| Aý/ýyldaň ertesi söhbetde atlar.  || /aɪ/əɪldaɲ eɾtesi sohbetde atlɑɾ/ || They will meet at the conversation the day after tomorrow.
+| Garaşda || [ga-raʃ-da] || At the bus stop
 |}
-It is interesting to note that Turkmenistan is home to the world-renowned Akhal-Teke horse breed. These horses are known for their speed, endurance, and intelligence, and have long been associated with the Turkmen people. The Akhal-Teke horse even appears on the emblem of the country, symbolizing the strong link between the Turkmen people and their beloved horses.
+=== With ===
-== With (bilen) ==
+The preposition "with" in Turkmen is expressed as "bilän". It is used to indicate association or accompaniment.
-"Bilen" means "with" in Turkmen, and it is used to express the presence or accompaniment of someone or something else. For example:
+Examples:
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 |-
-| Men Mari bilen gitdim. || /men maɾi bilen gitdim/ || I went with Mary.
+| Ýigit bilän || [ɪ-gɪt bi-læn] || With the boy
+|-
+| Aýal bilän || [aʊ-jal bi-læn] || With the woman
 |-
-| Şu hapa çay bilen içeris. || /ʃu hɑpɑ ʧaɪ bilen itʃeris/ || Drink this tea with lemon.
+| Dost bilän || [dɔst bi-læn] || With the friend
+|-
+| Ýaş bilän || [jaʃ bi-læn] || With age
 |}
-Turkmenistan is famous for its hospitality and warm welcome to visitors. When you visit a Turkmen home, you are often greeted with aromatic tea, served with sweets and traditional Turkmen bread, called "çörek". Sharing a meal with someone is a sign of friendship and community in Turkmenistan.
+== Cultural Insights ==
+Turkmenistan, located in Central Asia, has a rich cultural heritage that influences the usage and understanding of prepositions in the Turkmen language. The nomadic lifestyle of the Turkmen people has shaped their language, including the usage of prepositions. For example, the preposition "at" is often used to indicate a specific location in relation to a nomadic camp or settlement. Additionally, Turkmen culture places great importance on hospitality, and therefore the preposition "with" is commonly used to indicate association or accompaniment during social gatherings or meals.
+== Exercises ==
+Now let's practice what we've learned. Complete the following exercises by filling in the blanks with the appropriate prepositions.
-== Practice Exercise ==
+. Meniň kitabym ______ masada.
+. Aýal ______ çaga berýär.
+. Ýol ______ şäheriň ortasyna çykýar.
+. Ýigit ______ kafedä oturýar.
+. Saat beş ______ köçe boýunça beklemeli.
-Now, let's practice using these prepositions in some sentences. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate preposition "içinde", "üzerinde", "at", or "bilen":
+=== Solutions ===
-. Daşary ___________ köpek ýaşaýar.
+. Meniň kitabym __masada__.
-. Şu pyçak ___________ alma kesýär.
+. Aýal __çaga__ berýär.
-. Şu kärhanasyň ___________ işgärler meşgullar.
+. Ýol __şäheriň ortasyna__ çykýar.
-. Gije sagat 10 ___________ uzakdaşlygy galdyryp bolşýar.
+. Ýigit __kafedä__ oturýar.
+. Saat beş __köçe boýunça__ beklemeli.
 == Conclusion ==
-In this lesson, we learned some common Turkmen prepositions and their usage in sentences. Understanding and using prepositions correctly will help you communicate more effectively in Turkmen, allowing you to express relationships between words and ideas clearly. As you continue learning Turkmen, don't forget to practice regularly and immerse yourself in the culture and traditions of Turkmenistan. Good luck and happy learning!
+Congratulations! You have successfully learned about common prepositions in Turkmen. Prepositions are an essential part of the language and mastering them will greatly enhance your ability to express yourself accurately and fluently in Turkmen. Keep practicing and incorporating these prepositions into your daily conversations to solidify your understanding. In the next lesson, we will explore the usage of conjunctions in Turkmen.
-<span link>Upon wrapping up this lesson, take a look at these related pages: [[Language/Turkmen/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion|Give your Opinion]] & [[Language/Turkmen/Grammar/Verbs|Verbs]].</span>
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+==Sources==
+* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turkmen_grammar Turkmen grammar - Wikipedia]
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Introduction[edit | edit source]

Common Prepositions[edit | edit source]

In[edit | edit source]

On[edit | edit source]

At[edit | edit source]

With[edit | edit source]

Cultural Insights[edit | edit source]

Exercises[edit | edit source]

Solutions[edit | edit source]

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

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