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Kazakh Vocabulary → Shopping and Consumerism → Basic Shopping Vocabulary

As a Kazakh language teacher, I have been teaching Kazakh for 20 years. The goal of this lesson is to help you learn the words for common shopping items and how to communicate with sellers in Kazakh markets and stores. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently navigate a shopping trip in Kazakhstan.

Vocabulary

Here are some common shopping items and their translations in Kazakh:

Kazakh	Pronunciation	English
бір	beer	one
екі	ye-ki	two
үш	wüsh	three
төрт	tört	four
бес	bes	five
қазіргі	kazirgi	current
жаңа	zha-na	new
жәшіл	jashil	green
көк	kök	blue
кітап	kitap	book
су	su	water
май	may	flour

Here are some common phrases to use when shopping:

Сайын болыңыз (saiyn bolynyz) - Good morning.
Сатып алуға болады ма? (satyp aluga bolady ma?) - May I buy this?
Осының бағасы қанша? (osynyng baghasy qansha?) - How much does this cost?
Бірдеңе төлејік (birden'e tölejik) - Can I pay with a credit card?
Қайдаға барғандарыңызды жинауға болады ма? (qayda'gha bar'ghandary'nyzdy jinau'gha bolady ma?) - Do you have a place to gather all the things you bought?

Culture and interesting facts

Kazakhstan is a country with a rich trading history. The Silk Road, an ancient trading route between China and Europe, passed through Kazakhstan. As a result, markets and bazaars are an integral part of Kazakh culture. They are filled with exotic spices, handcrafted textiles, and unique souvenirs. When shopping in Kazakhstan, bargaining is expected in markets but not in stores, so be prepared to haggle for the best price.

Another unique feature of shopping in Kazakhstan is the "shabby chic" trend that is popular across the country. Many shoppers prefer to buy old, rustic items that have character and charm, rather than brand new ones.

Overall, shopping in Kazakhstan can be a fun and unique experience. Don't be afraid to explore the markets and practice your Kazakh language skills with the friendly vendors.

Sources

Table of Contents - Kazakh Course - 0 to A1

Course Presentation

Kazakh Pronunciation

Greetings and Basic Expressions

Kazakh Cases

Food and Drink

Verbs

Traditions and Customs

Family and Relationships

Adjectives

Traveling and Directions

Pronouns

Shopping and Consumerism

Art and Literature

Adverbs

Health and Medical Emergencies

Sports and Recreation

Prepositions and Postpositions

Nature and Environment

Videos

Basic phrases of Kazakh language - YouTube

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