Language/Tatar/Vocabulary/Describing-Relationships
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Describing Relationships in Tatar
Building relationships with other people is an important part of life. In this lesson, you will learn how to describe relationships in Tatar, including the words for friends, acquaintances, and romantic partners. You will also practice talking about your own relationships. Let's get started!
Words for Different Types of Relationships
Here are some of the most common words to describe different types of relationships in Tatar:
| Tatar | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| дост | dost | friend |
| таныш | tanysh | acquaintance |
| ярый | yaryy | close friend |
| батыр | batyr | comrade |
| тыйым | tyyym | soulmate |
| ашкер | ashker | lover |
Notice that the word for "friend" in Tatar is "дост" (dost), which is similar to the Turkish "dost". "Таныш" (tanysh) means "acquaintance" and can refer to someone you know, but may not be particularly close to.
You can use the adjective "ярый" (yaryy) to describe a close friend. It's similar to the Russian "друг" (drug), but with a slightly different meaning. "Батыр" (batyr) is another word for "comrade," and can be used to describe a friend or companion, particularly in a masculine sense. "Тыйым" (tyyym) means "soulmate," and is often used in a romantic context. Finally, "ашкер" (ashker) can be translated as "lover," but be aware that this word may carry different connotations depending on the situation.
Describing Your Relationships
Now that you know some words for different types of relationships, let's practice describing your own relationships. Here are some phrases to help you:
- Мин ярык достым. (Min yaryk dostym.) – I have a close friend.
- Ол менем таныш. (Ol menem tanysh.) – He/she is an acquaintance of mine.
- Минем тыйым бар. (Minem tyyym bar.) – I have a soulmate.
- Мин батырларыммен җырланырам. (Min batyrlarymmen cyrlaniram.) – I hang out with my comrades.
- Минем ашкер бар. (Minem ashker bar.) – I have a lover.
Use these phrases to talk about your own relationships, or ask your conversation partner about theirs. For example, you might say:
- Синде ярык достың бар мә? (Sinnde yaryk dostyń bar mä?) – Do you have a close friend?
- Өченчеңмен танышсың мә? (Öčenčegńmen tanyshysś mä?) – Do you know my neighbor?
- Синемнең тыйымы бар? (Sinemneń tyyymy bar?) – Do you have a soulmate?
- Барларыңның батырлары бар мә? (Barlaryńń batyrlary bar mä?) – Do all of your male friends hang out together?
- Хәялларымда ашкер бар. (Häyalrarymda ashker bar.) – I dream of having a lover.
Talking About Your Relationship Status
If you're in a romantic relationship, you may want to talk about your relationship status. Here are some phrases to help you:
- Мин айнала бар идем. (Min ainala bar idem.) – I have a boyfriend/girlfriend.
- Мин тиешмән бар идем. (Min tieshmän bar idem.) – I am engaged.
- Мин бөкелмен бар идем. (Min bökälmen bar idem.) – I am married.
- Мин ашкерым булганма? (Min ashkerım bulganma?) – Am I your lover?
You can also use these phrases to ask about someone else's relationship status. For example:
- Мин айнала бар турым мә? (Min ainala bar turym mä?) – Am I your boyfriend/girlfriend?
- Тыйымны карап калдың мә? (Tyyymny karap kaldyń mä?) – Did you lose your soulmate?
- Оның бөкеле бар мә? (Onyń bökelen bar mä?) – Is he/she married?
Conclusion
That's it for this lesson! Now you should be able to describe different types of relationships in Tatar, and talk about your own relationships. Remember that relationships are an important part of life, so be sure to practice using these words and phrases in your conversations with friends and acquaintances. Good luck!
Upon wrapping up this lesson, take a look at these related pages: Basic phrases & At the Market.
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