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In our journey through the Kazakh language, understanding sizes and measurements is crucial, especially when it comes to shopping and daily life activities. Imagine wandering through a bustling bazaar in Almaty, trying to buy a beautiful shapan (a traditional coat) or a pair of stylish shoes. You need to know how to ask for the right size or understand the measurements given by the vendor. This lesson will equip you with the essential vocabulary and phrases related to sizes, dimensions, weights, and measures in Kazakh.

In this lesson, we will cover:

• Vocabulary related to sizes and measurements

• How to use these terms in practical scenarios, particularly when shopping

• Exercises to reinforce your learning

By the end of this lesson, you'll feel more confident navigating conversations about sizes and measurements in Kazakh, making your shopping experiences much more enjoyable!

Vocabulary Overview

Let’s start with some essential vocabulary that you will frequently encounter in shopping contexts. Understanding these terms will allow you to communicate effectively when discussing sizes of clothing, shoes, and other items.

Sizes and Measurements in Clothing

Here are some common terms related to clothing sizes:

Kazakh	Pronunciation	English
үлкен	ülgän	large
кішкентай	kіshkentay	small
орташа	ortaşa	medium
ұзын	uzın	long
қысқа	qısqa	short
кең	keñ	loose
тар	tar	tight
жіңішке	jіŋіshke	slim
кеңейтілген	keñeytіlgen	oversized
қысқарған	qısqarğan	cropped

Sizes and Measurements in Footwear

Footwear has its own set of measurements and terminology:

Kazakh	Pronunciation	English
36 размер	36 razmer	size 36
37 размер	37 razmer	size 37
38 размер	38 razmer	size 38
39 размер	39 razmer	size 39
40 размер	40 razmer	size 40
аяқ киім	ayaq kiім	shoes
бәтеңке	bätäñke	boots
сандал	sandal	sandals
кроссовка	krossovka	sneakers
етік	etіk	ankle boots

Other Measurements

Beyond clothing and footwear, there are additional measurements that are useful in various contexts:

Kazakh	Pronunciation	English
метр	metr	meter
сантиметр	santіmetr	centimeter
килограмм	kilogramm	kilogram
грамм	gramm	gram
литр	litr	liter
миллилитр	millіlіtr	milliliter
дюйм	düyım	inch
фунт	funt	pound
квадрат метр	kvadrat metr	square meter
куб метр	kub metr	cubic meter

Practical Applications

Now that you have a solid grasp of vocabulary, let’s look at how to use these terms in real-life scenarios. We will explore practical dialogues that might occur while shopping.

Shopping for Clothes

Imagine you walk into a clothing store. Here’s how you might communicate your needs:

You: "Сізде үлкен көйлек бар ма?" (Do you have a large dress?)

Vendor: "Иә, бізде үлкен көйлектер бар." (Yes, we have large dresses.)

You: "Мына көйлек мен үшін өте қысқа." (This dress is too short for me.)

== Key Phrases:

• "Менің өлшемім ..." (My size is ...)

• "Маған орташа өлшем керек." (I need a medium size.)

• "Бұл көйлек жіңішке." (This dress is slim.)

Shopping for Shoes

When looking for shoes, here’s a dialogue you might have:

You: "Сізде 39 размер аяқ киім бар ма?" (Do you have size 39 shoes?)

Vendor: "Иә, бізде 39 размер аяқ киімдер бар." (Yes, we have size 39 shoes.)

You: "Маған ыңғайлы аяқ киім керек." (I need comfortable shoes.)

== Key Phrases:

• "Аяқ киімнің өлшемі ..." (The shoe size is ...)

• "Маған бәтеңке керек." (I need boots.)

• "Сандалдар қайда?" (Where are the sandals?)

Exercises

Now it’s time to practice what you’ve learned! Below are ten exercises designed to solidify your understanding of sizes and measurements in Kazakh.

Exercise 1: Vocabulary Matching

Match the Kazakh terms with their English translations.

1. үлкен

2. қысқа

3. литр

4. 38 размер

5. жіңішке

Answers:

1. large

2. short

3. liter

4. size 38

5. slim

Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences using the correct sizes or measurements.

1. Менің _____ (size) 37.

2. Бұл көйлек _____ (tight).

3. Сізде _____ (large) аяқ киім бар ма?

4. Мен _____ (medium) көйлек іздеп жүрмін.

5. Маған _____ (loose) шалбар керек.

Answers:

1. өлшемім

2. тар

3. үлкен

4. орташа

5. кең

Exercise 3: Dialogue Completion

Fill in the missing parts of the dialogue.

You: "Сізде _____ (small) көйлек бар ма?"

Vendor: "Иә, бізде _____ (medium) көйлектер бар."

Answers:

1. кішкентай

2. орташа

Exercise 4: Translation Practice

Translate the following sentences into Kazakh.

1. I need a large dress.

2. Do you have size 40 shoes?

3. This jacket is too tight for me.

Answers:

1. Маған үлкен көйлек керек.

2. Сізде 40 размер аяқ киім бар ма?

3. Бұл куртка мен үшін тым тар.

Exercise 5: Identify the Sizes

Look at the following sizes and identify which is the largest:

• 36 размер

• 39 размер

• 38 размер

Answer: 39 размер is the largest.

Exercise 6: Correct the Mistakes

Find and correct the mistakes in the following sentences.

1. Менің өлшемім 40 размер, бірақ бұл шапан тым тар.

2. Сізде 36 размер аяқ киім бар, бірақ мен 38 размер керек.

Answers:

1. Менің өлшемім 40 размер, бірақ бұл шапан тым кең. (My size is 40, but this coat is too loose.)

2. Сізде 36 размер аяқ киім бар, бірақ мен 38 размер іздеп жүрмін. (You have size 36 shoes, but I am looking for size 38.)

Exercise 7: Role Play

In pairs, practice a shopping scenario where one person is a customer and the other is a vendor. Use the vocabulary and phrases from the lesson.

Example:

• Customer: "Сізде 42 размер көйлек бар ма?"

• Vendor: "Иә, бізде 42 размер көйлектер бар."

Exercise 8: Picture Description

Look at a picture of a clothing store and describe what you see using the vocabulary from this lesson.

Example: There are many dresses in different sizes, including large and small.

Exercise 9: Size Comparison

Write a sentence comparing two items based on size using the vocabulary.

Example: "Бұл көйлек менің кішкентайымнан үлкен." (This dress is larger than my small one.)

Exercise 10: Create Your Own Dialogue

Write a short dialogue between a customer and a vendor using the vocabulary about sizes and measurements.

Example:

• Customer: "Сізде қысқа көйлек бар ма?"

• Vendor: "Иә, бізде қысқа көйлектер бар."

By completing these exercises, you will reinforce your understanding of sizes and measurements in Kazakh, making you more prepared for real-life situations.

Conclusion

Congratulations on reaching the end of this lesson on sizes and measurements in Kazakh! You've learned essential vocabulary that will help you navigate shopping experiences and communicate your needs effectively. Remember to practice these words and phrases regularly, as repetition is key to solidifying your learning.

Keep an eye out for future lessons where we will continue to build your Kazakh vocabulary and communication skills. Happy learning!

Table of Contents - Kazakh Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Kazakh Pronunciation

• Consonants
• Vowels
• Stress and Intonation

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Greetings and Basic Expressions

• Meeting and Greeting
• Expressions for Asking Questions
• Numbers and Counting

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Kazakh Cases

• Nominative Case
• Accusative Case
• Genitive Case
• Dative Case
• Locative Case
• Instrumental Case

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Food and Drink

• Basic Food Vocabulary
• Restaurant Phrases
• Cooking Verbs

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Verbs

• Present Tense
• Past Tense
• Future Tense
• Imperative Mood

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Traditions and Customs

• Wedding Celebrations
• Festivals and Holidays
• Music and Dance
• Cuisine and Culinary Art

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Family and Relationships

• Basic Family Vocabulary
• Romantic Relationships
• Friendship and Socializing

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Adjectives

• Attributive and Predicative Adjectives
• Comparative and Superlative Degrees
• Possessive Adjectives

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Traveling and Directions

• Transportation Vocabulary
• Asking for and Giving Directions
• Accommodation and Lodging

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Pronouns

• Personal Pronouns
• Demonstrative Pronouns

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Shopping and Consumerism

• Basic Shopping Vocabulary
• Sizes and Measurements
• Money and Payments

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Art and Literature

• Famous Writers and Poets
• Folk Tales and Legends
• Visual Arts and Crafts

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Adverbs

• General Adverbs
• Temporal Adverbs
• Modal Adverbs

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Health and Medical Emergencies

• Basic Medical Vocabulary
• Expressions for Medical Emergencies

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Sports and Recreation

• Popular Sports in Kazakhstan
• Traditional Games and Pastimes
• Entertainment and Nightlife

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Prepositions and Postpositions

• Simple Prepositions
• Compound Prepositions and Postpositions

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Nature and Environment

• Basic Nature Vocabulary
• Weather Expressions
• Ecology and Conservation Terms

Sources

• Kazakhstan - Wikipedia
• Kazakhstan | History, People, Map, & Facts | Britannica

Other Lessons

• Idiomatic Expressions
• Health
• Ecology and Conservation Terms
• Family
• Cooking Verbs
• Numbers and Counting
• Money and Payments
• Basic Medical Vocabulary
• Basic Family Vocabulary

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