Language/Kazakh/Vocabulary/Sizes-and-Measurements
As a Kazakh language teacher with over 20 years of experience, I am excited to share with you some of the most useful Kazakh vocabulary related to sizes and measurements that will help you navigate your way through Kazakh markets and stores with ease. This lesson is part of the "Complete 0 to A1 Kazakh Course", designed for complete beginners who aim to achieve A1 level fluency in Kazakh.
To start, it's important to know that the metric system is used in Kazakhstan. You will encounter measurements in meters, grams, and liters among others. Therefore, before learning the vocabulary and phrases, it is crucial to know the conversion of these units from English to Kazakh or vice versa.
Basic Measurements
Here are some of the most basic measurement terms that you will encounter often while shopping:
| Kazakh | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Метр | metr | Meter |
| Сантиметр | santimetr | Centimeter |
| Дециметр | desimetr | Decimeter |
| Килограмм | kilogramm | Kilogram |
| Грамм | grammm | Gram |
| Литр | litr | Liter |
Sizes and Dimensions
When shopping for clothes or other items, sizes and dimensions are essential to know. Here are some of the most common size and dimension terms that you will encounter while shopping:
Clothing Sizes
The following chart illustrates standard Kazakh clothing sizes:
| Kazakh | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | XXS | XXS |
| XS | XS | XS |
| S | S | S |
| M | M | M |
| L | L | L |
| XL | XL | XL |
| XXL | XXL | XXL |
Shoe Sizes
The following chart illustrates standard Kazakh shoe sizes:
| Kazakh | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Otınshyq | Size 36 |
| 37 | Jabdıq | Size 37 |
| 38 | Otmıqtıq | Size 38 |
| 39 | Tawıs | Size 39 |
| 40 | Qırq | Size 40 |
| 41 | Bir butın | Size 41 |
| 42 | İki bit | Size 42 |
| 43 | Üsh bıt | Size 43 |
| 44 | Tört bit | Size 44 |
Dimensions
When shopping for other items, such as furniture or appliances, dimensions are important to know. Here are some of the most common dimension terms that you will encounter while shopping:
- Length - Ұзындық (uzyndyq)
- Width - Ені (eni)
- Height - Биіктік (biiktik)
- Depth - Қылышы (qylyshy)
Weights
Weights are also important to know, especially when buying food items from the market. Here are some common weight terms that you should be aware of:
| Kazakh | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Килограмм | kilogramm | Kilogram |
| Грамм | grammm | Gram |
| Миллиграмм | milligramm | Milligram |
| Тонна | tonna | Ton |
Making Requests
Lastly, here are some Kazakh phrases and questions that you can use to ask for more specific sizes or measurements or make requests:
- Осында өлшеміге негізделген? (Osın'nda ölshemige negizdelgen?) - What is the measurement of this item?
- Мен өлшеуді білмеймін. Қандай өлшеді? (Men ölshew