Bedeutung
Instruction for direction
Kultureller Hintergrund
When giving directions, Kazakhs often use landmarks (like 'the blue building' or 'the big tree') rather than street names or distances. In cities like Shymkent, you might hear 'Тура' more often than 'Тіке', reflecting a slight dialectal preference. In Almaty, directions are often given as 'up' (towards the mountains/South) or 'down' (away from the mountains/North). 'Тіке' is used when you are already on the correct street. The concept of a 'straight path' (aq jol) is also a blessing in Kazakh culture, wishing someone a safe and honest journey.
Politeness Matters
Always use the '-іңіз' ending when asking for or giving directions to people you don't know.
Don't say 'Тік'
Saying 'Тік жүріңіз' might sound like you're telling someone to walk vertically up a wall!
Bedeutung
Instruction for direction
Politeness Matters
Always use the '-іңіз' ending when asking for or giving directions to people you don't know.
Don't say 'Тік'
Saying 'Тік жүріңіз' might sound like you're telling someone to walk vertically up a wall!
Use with 'сосын'
Combine 'Тіке жүріңіз' with 'сосын' (then) to sound like a pro at giving directions.
Hand Gestures
Kazakhs often use a flat hand pointing forward when saying this phrase.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word to complete the polite direction.
Осы көшемен ____ жүріңіз.
'Тіке' means straight, which fits the context of following a street.
Which of these is the most polite way to say 'Go straight' to a stranger?
Choose the correct form:
The '-іңіз' suffix is the standard polite imperative for strangers.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Кешіріңіз, мұражай қайда? B: ______, сосын солға бұрылыңыз.
The context requires a direction before the turn.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are in a taxi and want to go straight.
'Тіке жүріңіз' is the correct instruction for going straight.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Formal vs Informal
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenОсы көшемен ____ жүріңіз.
'Тіке' means straight, which fits the context of following a street.
Choose the correct form:
The '-іңіз' suffix is the standard polite imperative for strangers.
A: Кешіріңіз, мұражай қайда? B: ______, сосын солға бұрылыңыз.
The context requires a direction before the turn.
You are in a taxi and want to go straight.
'Тіке жүріңіз' is the correct instruction for going straight.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, it is the polite/formal form. The informal form is 'Тіке жүр'.
Yes, 'Тура жүріңіз' is a very common and perfectly acceptable alternative.
It is the polite command for 'walk' or 'move'.
You say 'Бес минут тіке жүріңіз'.
Yes, it is used for both walking and driving.
'Тікелей' is more like 'directly' and is often used in non-spatial contexts (like 'direct contact').
It sounds like the 'g' in 'mirage' or the 's' in 'pleasure'.
Only if you are talking to an elder or a stranger. With friends, it's normal.
Yes, if you are giving someone directions to your office or home.
Use 'Тіке жүре беріңіз'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Оңға бұрылыңыз
similarTurn right
Солға бұрылыңыз
similarTurn left
Кері қайтыңыз
contrastGo back / Turn around
Тура жүріңіз
synonymGo straight
Тоқтаңыз
contrastStop
Жылдам жүріңіз
builds onWalk fast
