Bedeutung
A generous person
Kultureller Hintergrund
Generosity is linked to the concept of 'Bereké' (blessing/abundance). It is believed that an open hand brings 'Bereké' to the whole family. In the south, hospitality is often more ceremonial. 'Қолы ашық' is used to describe hosts who provide multiple courses of food over several hours. In the oil-rich west, the term is frequently used to describe successful businessmen who give back to their native villages (tugān jer). Historically, a 'Қолы ашық' leader (Batyr or Bi) would gain more followers than a wealthy but stingy one. Generosity was a political tool for leadership.
Use it as a compliment
If someone treats you to tea, saying 'Қолыңыз ашық екен!' is a very polite and culturally appropriate way to say thank you.
Watch the Suffixes
Don't forget to change 'Қолы' to 'Қолың' if you are talking directly to a friend.
Bedeutung
A generous person
Use it as a compliment
If someone treats you to tea, saying 'Қолыңыз ашық екен!' is a very polite and culturally appropriate way to say thank you.
Watch the Suffixes
Don't forget to change 'Қолы' to 'Қолың' if you are talking directly to a friend.
Hospitality context
This phrase is most powerful when used to describe someone's hospitality at home.
Pair with 'Мырза'
For extra emphasis, you can say 'Нағыз қолы ашық мырза' (A truly open-handed gentleman).
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct possessive suffix for 'қол' (hand).
Менің ____ ашық, мен достарыма көмектесемін.
Since the subject is 'Менің' (My), the suffix must be '-ым'.
Which sentence correctly describes a generous person?
Қай сөйлем дұрыс?
'Қолы ашық' is the idiom for generosity. 'Қолы бос' means busy, and 'Қолы ұзын' means influential.
Match the idiom with its meaning.
Идиомаларды мағынасымен сәйкестендіріңіз.
'Қолы ашық' matches 'Жомарт' (Generous).
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
А: Асқар барлық достарына кешкі ас сатып алды. Б: Ол шынымен ____ екен!
Buying dinner for friends is an act of generosity, so 'қолы ашық' is the correct fit.
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Hand Idioms Comparison
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenМенің ____ ашық, мен достарыма көмектесемін.
Since the subject is 'Менің' (My), the suffix must be '-ым'.
Қай сөйлем дұрыс?
'Қолы ашық' is the idiom for generosity. 'Қолы бос' means busy, and 'Қолы ұзын' means influential.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
'Қолы ашық' matches 'Жомарт' (Generous).
А: Асқар барлық достарына кешкі ас сатып алды. Б: Ол шынымен ____ екен!
Buying dinner for friends is an act of generosity, so 'қолы ашық' is the correct fit.
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Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNo, it can refer to sharing food, time, or resources. However, it most commonly refers to material generosity.
Yes, if a child shares their toys or sweets, you can say 'Қолы ашық бала екен.'
It is neutral. You can use it with friends or in a formal speech about a donor.
The opposite is 'Қолы тар' (stingy) or 'Сараң'.
Yes, 'Қолдары ашық' (Their hands are open).
Usually, it describes individuals, but you can use it for a company in a metaphorical sense in marketing.
No, 'Қолы бос' means 'not busy.' They are often confused by learners.
You say 'Менің қолым ашық.'
Yes, it is one of the most common idioms in the Kazakh language.
Almost never. It is a very positive trait in Kazakh culture.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Жомарт
synonymGenerous
Мырза
similarGentleman/Lord
Қолы тар
contrastStingy
Ақкөңіл
similarKind-hearted
Дастарқаны жаюлы
builds onHis table is always spread
