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Kazakh → Vocabulary → 0 to A1 Course → Money and Payments

Welcome to this exciting lesson on "Kazakh Vocabulary → Money and Payments!" Understanding how to handle money is essential for anyone looking to navigate life in Kazakhstan. Whether you're shopping at a local bazaar, dining in a restaurant, or simply making small talk with locals about prices, knowing the words and phrases related to money will enrich your experience and help you engage more meaningfully with Kazakh culture.

In this lesson, we will cover the following key topics:

An introduction to the Kazakh currency, including coins and banknotes.

Essential vocabulary related to money and payments.

Phrases for making payments, asking for change, and bargaining.

Practical exercises to reinforce what you've learned.

By the end of this lesson, you will be well-equipped to confidently discuss money-related topics in Kazakh, making your interactions smoother and more enjoyable.

Kazakh Currency[edit | edit source]

Before we dive into vocabulary, let's familiarize ourselves with the Kazakh currency. The official currency of Kazakhstan is the Tenge (KZT). The Tenge is subdivided into tiyn, where 1 Tenge equals 100 tiyn.

Coins and Banknotes[edit | edit source]

Kazakhstan has various coins and banknotes that you will encounter in everyday transactions.

Coins[edit | edit source]

You can find the following coins in circulation:

Kazakh	Pronunciation	English
1 тиын	1 tiýn	1 tiyn
2 тиын	2 tiýn	2 tiyn
5 тиын	5 tiýn	5 tiyn
10 тиын	10 tiýn	10 tiyn
20 тиын	20 tiýn	20 tiyn
50 тиын	50 tiýn	50 tiyn
1 теңге	1 teńge	1 tenge
2 теңге	2 teńge	2 tenge
5 теңге	5 teńge	5 tenge
10 теңге	10 teńge	10 tenge

Banknotes[edit | edit source]

Kazakh banknotes come in different denominations as listed below:

Kazakh	Pronunciation	English
100 теңге	100 teńge	100 tenge
200 теңге	200 teńge	200 tenge
500 теңге	500 teńge	500 tenge
1000 теңге	1000 teńge	1000 tenge
2000 теңге	2000 teńge	2000 tenge
5000 теңге	5000 teńge	5000 tenge
10000 теңге	10000 teńge	10000 tenge
20000 теңге	20000 teńge	20000 tenge

Basic Vocabulary for Money and Payments[edit | edit source]

Now that you are familiar with the currency, let’s learn some essential vocabulary related to money and payments.

Kazakh	Pronunciation	English
ақша	aqşa	money
сатып алу	satıp alu	to buy
сату	satu	to sell
бағасы	baǵasy	price
арзандау	arzańdau	to bargain
өзгерту	özgertu	to change
несие	nesie	credit
төлем	tölem	payment
борыш	boryş	debt
валюта	valyuta	currency

Making Payments[edit | edit source]

When you are ready to make a payment, you can use the following phrases:

1. Мен ақша төлеймін. (Men aqşa töléýmin.) - I will pay.

2. Бұл қанша? (Bul qanşa?) - How much is this?

3. Менде 5000 теңге бар. (Mende 5000 teńge bar.) - I have 5000 tenge.

4. Өзгерту мүмкін бе? (Özgertu mümkin be?) - Is it possible to change?

5. Төлемді қабыл алыңыз. (Tölemdi qabıl alıñız.) - Please accept the payment.

Asking for Change[edit | edit source]

It's essential to know how to ask for change, especially when dealing with cash transactions:

1. Менде көп ақша жоқ. (Mende köp aqşa joq.) - I don’t have much money.

2. Керек болса, ақша қайтарасыз ба? (Kerek bolsa, aqşa qaytarasız ba?) - If needed, will you return the money?

3. Аласың ба? (Alasıñ ba?) - Will you take it?

4. Маған 2000 теңге қайтару керек. (Maǵan 2000 teńge qaytaru kerek.) - I need to get back 2000 tenge.

Bargaining[edit | edit source]

Bargaining is a common practice in markets and shops in Kazakhstan. Here are some phrases you can use:

1. Бұл тым қымбат! (Bul tym qymbat!) - This is too expensive!

2. Сіздерде жеңілдіктер бар ма? (Sizderde jeńildikter bar ma?) - Do you have discounts?

3. Мен 2000 теңге ұсынамын. (Men 2000 teńge usınamın.) - I offer 2000 tenge.

4. Сіз мені түсінесіз бе? (Siz meni tüsinesiz be?) - Do you understand me?

5. Сатушы, бағаны төмендетіңіз! (Satuşy, baǵany tömendetiñiz!) - Seller, lower the price!

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now it’s time to put your new vocabulary and phrases into practice! Below are some exercises to help you solidify your understanding.

Exercise 1: Vocabulary Matching[edit | edit source]

Match the Kazakh words with their English translations.

Kazakh	English
ақша	a) price
сатып алу	b) to buy
сату	c) money
бағасы	d) to sell

Solution:

ақша - c) money

сатып алу - b) to buy

сату - d) to sell

бағасы - a) price

Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Complete the sentences with the appropriate Kazakh vocabulary.

1. _______ (money) - бұл менің _______ (debt).

2. Мен _______ (to buy) _______ (5 tenge).

3. _______ (How much) _______ (this)?

Solution:

1. Ақша - бұл менің борышым.

2. Мен сатып аламын 5 теңге.

3. Бұл қанша?

Exercise 3: Role-Play Scenario[edit | edit source]

Pair up with a partner and practice the following scenario:

One person is a shopkeeper, and the other is a customer. The customer wants to buy an item for 8000 tenge but wants to bargain down to 6000 tenge.

Solution:

Customer: Бұл тым қымбат! Мен 6000 теңге ұсынамын.

Shopkeeper: Жоқ, 8000 теңге беріңіз.

Customer: Жеңілдік бар ма?

Shopkeeper: Жақсы, 7000 теңгеге беремін.

Exercise 4: Listening Comprehension[edit | edit source]

Listen to a short dialogue about making a payment and answer the questions:

1. How much did the customer pay?

2. Did they ask for change?

Solution:

1. 5000 tenge.

2. Yes, they asked for change.

Exercise 5: Create Your Own Dialogue[edit | edit source]

Write a short dialogue using at least five of the vocabulary words from this lesson.

Solution:

Person A: Бұл қанша?

Person B: 10000 теңге.

Person A: Мен 8000 теңге ұсынамын.

Person B: Жоқ, 9000 теңге.

Person A: Жақсы, 8500 теңге!

Exercise 6: Translation Exercise[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences into Kazakh:

1. "I need to buy a gift."

2. "Can you give me change?"

Solution:

1. "Маған сыйлық сатып алу керек."

2. "Маған ақша қайтарсаңыз болады ма?"

Exercise 7: Identify the Currency[edit | edit source]

Identify whether the following amounts are coins or banknotes:

1. 1 tenge

2. 5000 tenge

Solution:

1. Coin

2. Banknote

Exercise 8: Write the Prices[edit | edit source]

Write the prices of the following items in Kazakh:

1. A bottle of water (200 tenge)

2. A loaf of bread (300 tenge)

Solution:

1. Су - 200 теңге

2. Нан - 300 теңге

Exercise 9: Question Formation[edit | edit source]

Formulate questions using the words provided:

1. (price) - "What is the price of this?"

2. (bargain) - "Can you lower the price?"

Solution:

1. "Бұл қанша?"

2. "Бағаны төмендетесіз бе?"

Exercise 10: Create a Shopping List[edit | edit source]

Create a shopping list in Kazakh using at least five items.

Solution:

1. Нан (Bread)

2. Сүт (Milk)

3. Жұмыртқа (Eggs)

4. Қант (Sugar)

5. Тұз (Salt)

As we wrap up this lesson, remember that practice makes perfect! The more you engage with the vocabulary and phrases, the more comfortable you will become when handling money in Kazakh.

Keep practicing, and soon you'll find yourself confidently navigating shops and markets in Kazakhstan, connecting with locals and enjoying the vibrant culture. Happy learning!

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Art and Literature

Adverbs

Health and Medical Emergencies

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