Language/Tatar/Vocabulary/Sports-and-Activities
Are you a sports enthusiast or interested in leisure activities? Do you want to impress your Tatar-speaking friends with your ability to talk about your hobbies? Then you have come to the right place! In this lesson, we will learn the Tatar words for various sports and leisure activities, and you will practice talking about your own hobbies and interests. So, let's get started!
Consider exploring these related pages after completing this lesson: Food & Introducing Yourself.
Popular Sports in Tatarstan
Tatarstan, a federal subject of Russia, has a rich sporting culture. People of all ages participate in various sports and games. Here are some of the most popular sports in Tatarstan:
| Tatar | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| футбол | futbol | Football |
| баскетбол | basketbol | Basketball |
| волейбол | voleybol | Volleyball |
| хоккей | hockey | Ice hockey |
| бокс | boks | Boxing |
| теннис | tennis | Tennis |
As you can see, these are some of the most popular sports in Tatarstan. However, this does not mean that Tatars only play these sports. In fact, Tatarstan offers a wide variety of sports for people to choose from.
Other Leisure Activities
Apart from sports, there are several leisure activities that Tatars enjoy:
- Йырлар сугышы (yırlar sugışı) - Singing and dancing
- Той диплере (toy dipilere) - Celebrations and festivals
- Шаш (şaş) - Tatar version of draughts or checkers
- Киңгыртак күрүш (kingirtak kürüş) - Wrestling
- Еләктәш (eläktaş) - Martial arts
These are just a few examples, but there are many more leisure activities that Tatars enjoy. So, let's learn some Tatar words related to these activities.
Vocabulary
Here are some Tatar words and phrases related to sports and leisure activities:
| Tatar | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| спорт | sport | Sports |
| үтәк | ütäk | Gym |
| футбол курсы | futbol kursı | Football course |
| турнир | turnir | Tournament |
| учражай | uçrajaı | Exercise |
| сәнге | säñge | Boxing |
| боксёр | boksyor | Boxer |
| теннис | tennis | Tennis |
| волейбол | voleybol | Volleyball |
| баскетбол | basketbol | Basketball |
| хоккей | hockey | Ice hockey |
| горны лыжы | gornı lıjı | Skiing |
| Konkäç | Skating | |
| шаш | şaş | Checkers |
| киңгыртак күрүш | kingirtak kürüş | Wrestling |
| еләктәш | eläktaş | Martial arts |
| йыр | yır | Song |
| җиртү | çirtü | Dance |
| хәүәнчә | xäwänçä | Joy |
| той | toy | Celebration |
This is just a small selection of words related to sports and leisure activities. But with these words, you can talk about your hobbies and interests with your Tatar-speaking friends.
Example Sentences
Here are some example sentences that you can use to talk about your hobbies and interests:
- Мин йыр әйтмәк юксатмыйм. (Min yır äytmäk yuksatmıım.) - I like singing.
- Мин футбол җыйырларыны күзегез үтәгез. (Min futbol çiyirlarınu kuzägez utägez.) - I go to the gym to watch football matches.
- Мин теннис җыйырларына турында барырмын. (Min tennis çiyirlarına turında barırımın.) - I attend tennis tournaments.
- Мин баскетбол утырмаям. (Min basketbol utırmayam.) - I do not play basketball.
- Мин көңүл күләштә булырган. (Min köñül küläşte bulırğan.) - I have become interested in martial arts.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have learned some new Tatar words related to sports and leisure activities. With this new vocabulary, you can now talk about your hobbies and interests with your Tatar-speaking friends. Keep practicing, and don't forget to have fun!
Upon wrapping up this lesson, take a look at these related pages: Sports & Geometry.