Significado
To enter or step into
Contexto cultural
Stepping over the threshold (bosaga) with the right foot is considered a sign of good luck and respect for the home's spirits. In many Turkic cultures, 'setting foot' in a home makes you a 'God-sent guest' (Qudayi qonaq), entitling you to food and shelter. The phrase is frequently used in TV show titles and news headlines to announce the start of new projects or seasons.
The Right Foot Rule
When using this phrase in a cultural context, remember that 'оң аяқпен басу' (stepping with the right foot) is a common collocation for good luck.
Don't use for 'walking'
If you are describing your morning walk, use 'серуендеу' or 'жүру'. 'Аяқ басу' is too heavy for that.
Significado
To enter or step into
The Right Foot Rule
When using this phrase in a cultural context, remember that 'оң аяқпен басу' (stepping with the right foot) is a common collocation for good luck.
Don't use for 'walking'
If you are describing your morning walk, use 'серуендеу' or 'жүру'. 'Аяқ басу' is too heavy for that.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'аяқ басу'.
Біз кеше жаңа үйге ____.
'Кеше' (yesterday) requires the past tense first person plural form.
Which sentence uses the idiom correctly?
Choose the correct context:
This correctly uses the idiom to mean 'entering/appearing on stage'.
Complete the dialogue.
А: Сен бұл қалаға бұрын келдің бе? Б: Жоқ, бұл менің бірінші рет ____.
Requires the possessive gerund form 'my stepping/entry'.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
3 ejerciciosБіз кеше жаңа үйге ____.
'Кеше' (yesterday) requires the past tense first person plural form.
Choose the correct context:
This correctly uses the idiom to mean 'entering/appearing on stage'.
А: Сен бұл қалаға бұрын келдің бе? Б: Жоқ, бұл менің бірінші рет ____.
Requires the possessive gerund form 'my stepping/entry'.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Preguntas frecuentes
2 preguntasNo, for digital spaces, use 'кіру' (to log in/enter). 'Аяқ басу' requires a physical or metaphorical 'ground'.
Not at all! It is very polite and respectful, especially when visiting someone.
Frases relacionadas
Қадам басу
similarTo take a step
Табалдырық аттау
specialized formTo cross the threshold
Ішке кіру
synonymTo go inside