Significado
To pay attention or care
Contexto cultural
In Kazakh culture, 'Көңіл' is a sacred concept. To 'break someone's mood' (көңіл қалдыру) is a serious offense. Therefore, 'көңіл бөлу' is seen as a way to maintain social harmony. Teachers in Kazakhstan frequently use this phrase to maintain discipline. It sounds more encouraging than 'Listen!' because it asks students to 'share their hearts' with the subject. With the rise of digital distraction, 'көңіл бөлу' is now frequently used in discussions about 'digital detox' and the importance of face-to-face communication. Kazakh families are often large and multi-generational. 'Көңіл бөлу' is the metric by which children's filial piety is measured—how much time and care they give to their elders.
The 'To' Rule
Always remember to add -ға, -ге, -қа, or -ке to the word before 'көңіл бөлу'. It's the most common mistake for learners!
Emotional Intelligence
Using this phrase in a relationship shows you understand Kazakh values of empathy and shared presence.
Significado
To pay attention or care
The 'To' Rule
Always remember to add -ға, -ге, -қа, or -ке to the word before 'көңіл бөлу'. It's the most common mistake for learners!
Emotional Intelligence
Using this phrase in a relationship shows you understand Kazakh values of empathy and shared presence.
Formal vs Informal
If you are writing an essay, use 'Назар аудару'. If you are talking to a friend, use 'Көңіл бөлу'.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'Көңіл бөлу'.
Мұғалім: 'Оқушылар, мына тапсырмаға ______.'
The teacher is addressing a group (plural imperative).
Which sentence correctly uses the dative case?
Choose the correct sentence:
The object 'жұмыс' must take the dative suffix '-қа'.
Complete the dialogue.
А: Сен неге ренжіп жүрсің? Б: Себебі сен маған мүлдем ______.
The context implies a complaint about lack of attention.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Where would you hear 'Денсаулыққа көңіл бөлу керек'?
This phrase is standard medical advice regarding health.
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Ayudas visuales
Synonyms by Register
Formal
- • Назар аудару
- • Ықылас қою
Neutral
- • Көңіл бөлу
- • Мән беру
Informal
- • Қарау
- • Тыңдау
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosМұғалім: 'Оқушылар, мына тапсырмаға ______.'
The teacher is addressing a group (plural imperative).
Choose the correct sentence:
The object 'жұмыс' must take the dative suffix '-қа'.
А: Сен неге ренжіп жүрсің? Б: Себебі сен маған мүлдем ______.
The context implies a complaint about lack of attention.
Where would you hear 'Денсаулыққа көңіл бөлу керек'?
This phrase is standard medical advice regarding health.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasNo, you can pay attention to objects, tasks, health, or abstract ideas like 'the economy'.
'Көңіл бөлу' is warmer and can mean 'to care for'. 'Назар аудару' is more clinical and formal, like 'to observe'.
Yes, 'Ол маған көңіл бөлді' (He paid attention to me).
Оған көңіл бөлме.
No, but adding 'ші' (көңіл бөлші) makes it much more polite and soft.
Not directly, but giving someone 'көңіл' is a major part of showing love in Kazakh culture.
You can say 'Сабаққа көңіл бөлу' to mean 'to focus on studies'.
It always takes the Dative case (-ға/-ге, -қа/-ке).
Young people might say 'Мән берме' (Don't give it meaning/Don't care).
Yes, it's very common to say a company 'pays attention to quality'.
Frases relacionadas
Назар аудару
synonymTo pay attention (formal)
Көңіл айту
similarTo offer condolences
Көңіл аудару
similarTo turn one's attention
Мән беру
similarTo give importance
Ықылас қою
specialized formTo focus with great sincerity
