Language/Bashkir/Vocabulary/Modes-of-Transportation
Introduction
In this lesson, you will learn the Bashkir vocabulary for different modes of transportation, such as cars, buses, trains, and airplanes. Transportation is an important part of travel and understanding these words will greatly assist you while traveling in Bashkortostan.
Land Transportation
Car
Driving a car is a common way to get around Bashkortostan. The roads are well-maintained and driving can be an enjoyable way to explore the countryside. Here are some useful Bashkir words for this mode of transportation:
| Bashkir | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| атомобиль | atomobil' | car |
| водитель | voditel' | driver |
| колесо | koleso | wheel |
| двигатель | dvigatel' | engine |
| бензин | benzín | gasoline |
| руль | rul' | steering wheel |
- To rent a car, you can say "ярмарт-авто кире алавын" (yarmart-avto kire alavyn), which means "I want to rent a car".
- To ask for directions, you can say "алынга брамыймы?" (alynga bramıımı?), which means "Can you tell me the way?"
- The speed limit on major roads in Bashkortostan is 110 km/h (68 mph).
Bus
Buses are widely used for public transportation in Bashkortostan, and are often the most cost-effective means of getting around. Here are some common Bashkir words used when traveling by bus:
| Bashkir | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| автобус | avtobus | bus |
| остановка | ostanovka | bus stop |
| билет | bilet | ticket |
| пассажир | passazhír | passenger |
| маршрут | marshrut | route |
- To ask for a bus timetable, you can say "Автобусшын яришmаларын айтасызбы?" (Avtobusshın yarışmaların ayatasızby?), which means "Can you tell me the bus schedule?"
- If you want to ask the bus driver to stop, you can say "узын унтып сыпталайсын" (uzyñ untyp syptalaysyn), which means "Please let me off."
Train
Trains are a popular way to travel long distances in Bashkortostan. The railway network connects most major cities and towns, and train travel can be a comfortable and scenic way to see the country. Here are some common Bashkir words used when traveling by train:
| Bashkir | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| поезд | poyezd | train |
| вокзал | vokzál | train station |
| вагон | vagon | carriage |
| багаж | bagazh | baggage |
| платформа | platforma | platform |
- To ask for a train schedule, you can say "Поездер яришмаларыни айтасызбы?" (Poyezder yarışmalarını ayatasızby?), which means "Can you tell me the train schedule?"
- If you want to ask for a second-class ticket, you can say "яхшы касса карындашы" (yaxşı kassa karındaşı), which means "A second-class ticket, please."
Taxi
Taxis are widely available in urban areas of Bashkortostan and are an efficient way to travel around the city. Here are some common Bashkir words related to taxis:
| Bashkir | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| такси | taksí | taxi |
| водитель | voditel' | driver |
| тариф | tarif | fare |
| поездка | poyezdka | ride |
| чек | chek | receipt |
- To ask for a taxi, you can say "таксиҡа уралмыйсын" (taksiqa uralmıısın), which means "Could you call a taxi, please?"
- To tell the taxi driver where you want to go, you can say "Минне урынды барыңыз" (Minne uryndı baryńız), which means "Take me to this place".
Air Transportation
Airplane
Traveling by airplane is a fast and convenient way to cover long distances in Bashkortostan. Here are some useful words to know when traveling by air:
| Bashkir | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| самолёт | samolyot | airplane |
| терминал | terminal | terminal |
| регистрация | registratsiya | check-in |
| посадка | posadka | boarding |
| выход | vykhod | exit |
- If you want to ask if your flight is on time, you can say "Мин буран мангыс урынын ҡайлашым?" (Min buran mangıs urınıñ qaylaşım?), which means "Could you tell me if my flight is on time?"
- To ask for a window seat, you can say "акбөрөмө намыйнда яшәй мәгарифтәр" (akbörömö namıynda yaşäy mägariftär), which means "I prefer to have a window seat."
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have now learned the Bashkir vocabulary for the different modes of transportation. Knowing these words will make your travel experience in Bashkortostan more enjoyable and efficient. Keep practicing and incorporating these words into your language learning journey.