Bedeutung
To follow instructions or listen.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Obedience is not just about following rules; it's about 'Tarbiy' (upbringing). A child who listens is a reflection of the parents' success. In the south, where traditions are often stricter, 'Тіл алу' is expected even from adult children toward their elderly parents. The 'Bata' (blessing) is given to those who 'take the tongue' of their elders. It is a formal ceremony of verbal empowerment. While becoming more liberal, the phrase is still used in schools to maintain discipline without sounding overly aggressive.
Use it for pets!
If your dog follows a command, say 'Тіл алғыш ит!' (Obedient dog!). It's a great way to practice.
Watch the possessive
Never say 'Мен тіл аламын' without context. Always say 'Мен [біреудің] тілін аламын'.
Bedeutung
To follow instructions or listen.
Use it for pets!
If your dog follows a command, say 'Тіл алғыш ит!' (Obedient dog!). It's a great way to practice.
Watch the possessive
Never say 'Мен тіл аламын' without context. Always say 'Мен [біреудің] тілін аламын'.
The power of 'Bata'
In Kazakhstan, listening to elders is the key to getting a 'Bata' (blessing), which is considered very lucky.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'Тіл алу'.
Ақылды бала ата-анасының ______ ______.
Because 'ата-анасының' is genitive, 'тіл' must have the possessive suffix '-і' and accusative '-н'.
Which sentence means 'The student is obedient'?
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'Тіл алғыш' is the adjective form meaning 'obedient'.
Match the response to the situation.
Situation: A doctor gives you a prescription. What do you say to show you will follow it?
This shows you are accepting the doctor's specific advice.
Complete the dialogue.
Анасы: 'Балам, сабағыңды оқы!' Баласы: 'Жақсы, анашым, ...'
The child is responding directly to the mother's command.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Obedience vs. Disobedience
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenАқылды бала ата-анасының ______ ______.
Because 'ата-анасының' is genitive, 'тіл' must have the possessive suffix '-і' and accusative '-н'.
...
'Тіл алғыш' is the adjective form meaning 'obedient'.
Situation: A doctor gives you a prescription. What do you say to show you will follow it?
This shows you are accepting the doctor's specific advice.
Анасы: 'Балам, сабағыңды оқы!' Баласы: 'Жақсы, анашым, ...'
The child is responding directly to the mother's command.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenMostly, but it can be used for anyone following advice, like a patient with a doctor or a student with a mentor.
It's better to use 'нұсқауларды орындау' (follow instructions) to sound more professional, but 'тіл алу' works if the atmosphere is friendly.
The opposite is 'тіл алмайтын' or 'қырсық' (stubborn).
Because in Kazakh culture, the 'word' (tongue) of the speaker is what you are 'taking' into your heart.
It is neutral. You can use it with family or in a semi-formal setting like a school.
Ол менің тілімді алмады.
No, for music use 'тыңдау'. 'Тіл алу' is only for obedience/advice.
No, 'тіл үйіру' means something is delicious (literally 'to lick the tongue').
Yes, parents say this to children all the time: 'Тіл ал!' (Listen/Obey!).
Not really, but 'құлаққа ілу' is a more casual way to say someone heeded what you said.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Тіл алғыш
specialized formObedient (adjective)
Құлақ асу
similarTo listen/heed
Тіл табысу
contrastTo find a common language
Тіл тигізу
contrastTo insult
Сөзге тоқтау
builds onTo be convinced by an argument
