Bedeutung
A family with many members
Kultureller Hintergrund
A 'large family' is often eligible for the 'Altyn Alka' (Golden Pendant) or 'Kumis Alka' (Silver Pendant) awards if the mother has 7 or 6 children respectively. This is a source of immense national pride. In many Central Asian cultures, the youngest son in a 'үлкен отбасы' is expected to stay with the parents to care for them, while older brothers move out. In cities, the definition of 'үлкен отбасы' is shifting. While 5+ children was the old standard, many now consider 3-4 children to be a 'big family' compared to the urban average. A 'үлкен отбасы' is expected to be ready for guests at any time. The size of the family ensures there is always someone to help serve tea or prepare food.
The 'My' Suffix
Always add '-м' to 'отбасы' when talking about your own. It's the most common mistake for beginners!
Complimenting Families
If you see a big family, saying 'Тіл-көзден сақтасын' (May they be protected from the evil eye) is a very traditional and appreciated gesture.
Bedeutung
A family with many members
The 'My' Suffix
Always add '-м' to 'отбасы' when talking about your own. It's the most common mistake for beginners!
Complimenting Families
If you see a big family, saying 'Тіл-көзден сақтасын' (May they be protected from the evil eye) is a very traditional and appreciated gesture.
Don't say 'Көп отбасы'
This sounds like you are talking about a crowd of different families, not one big family group.
Use 'Әулет' for extra respect
If you are talking about a very respected, large family with a long history, use 'Үлкен әулет' instead.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'үлкен отбасы'.
Менің ________ бар. Бізде алты бала бар.
Because of 'Менің' (My), you need the possessive suffix '-м'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'We are a big family'?
Choose the best option:
In Kazakh, the predicate 'we are' is expressed by the suffix '-мыз' on the noun.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a government office applying for a multi-child discount. Which phrase do you use?
This is the formal/official term for large families in Kazakhstan.
Complete the dialogue.
А: Сенің отбасың үлкен бе? В: Иә, менің бес ағам және үш қарындасым бар. ________.
The speaker is talking about their own family, so 'We are a big family' is the natural conclusion.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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4 AufgabenМенің ________ бар. Бізде алты бала бар.
Because of 'Менің' (My), you need the possessive suffix '-м'.
Choose the best option:
In Kazakh, the predicate 'we are' is expressed by the suffix '-мыз' on the noun.
You are at a government office applying for a multi-child discount. Which phrase do you use?
This is the formal/official term for large families in Kazakhstan.
А: Сенің отбасың үлкен бе? В: Иә, менің бес ағам және үш қарындасым бар. ________.
The speaker is talking about their own family, so 'We are a big family' is the natural conclusion.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 FragenUsually, 3 or more children is considered the start of a 'big family' in modern Kazakhstan, but traditionally it implies 5+.
Yes, they are synonyms. 'Отбасы' is more common and formal, while 'жанұя' is slightly more emotional.
It's unusual but can be used humorously if you have many cats or dogs.
The opposite is 'шағын отбасы' (small family) or 'жалғызбасты' (single/alone).
No, 'үлкен отбасы' is a collective noun. You only pluralize it if you are talking about multiple different big families.
Not at all! In Kazakh culture, it is a very positive and standard question.
You say: 'Мен үлкен отбасым болғанын қалаймын'.
No, it specifically refers to size. For 'great', use 'керемет'.
Yes, to describe a company culture where everyone supports each other.
Many Kazakhs might use the Russian word 'семья' (semya) in slang, but 'отбасы' is the correct Kazakh term.
Yes, in Kazakh culture, the concept of family is very broad and often includes first and second cousins.
Yes, 'баласыз отбасы', but it is a sensitive topic.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Көп балалы отбасы
specialized formMulti-child family
Шағын отбасы
contrastSmall/nuclear family
Толық отбасы
similarComplete family
Жас отбасы
similarYoung family
Үлкен әулет
builds onLarge clan/dynasty
