معنی
To become independent or recover.
زمینه فرهنگی
The 'Tusaukeser' ceremony is a vital cultural precursor to this idiom. When a child first stands and walks, their legs are tied with a black-and-white rope (ala jip), which is then cut by a respected elder to symbolize a successful path in life. In many Turkic cultures, 'standing' is associated with honor. A person who cannot 'stand' is seen as someone who has lost their 'namys' (honor/dignity) or their ability to contribute to the tribe. In modern Almaty and Astana, 'аяққа тұру' is the ultimate goal of the 'startup' generation. It is used in pitch decks and business news to signal that a company no longer needs venture capital. There is a strong emphasis on 'standing on one's feet' before marriage. Parents often discourage early marriage if the couple hasn't 'stood up' financially yet.
Use it for business
If you are in a job interview in Kazakhstan, saying you want to help the company 'аяққа нық тұру' shows great ambition and cultural fluency.
Don't forget the suffix
Always use '-қа'. Saying 'Аяқ тұру' is grammatically incorrect and will confuse listeners.
معنی
To become independent or recover.
Use it for business
If you are in a job interview in Kazakhstan, saying you want to help the company 'аяққа нық тұру' shows great ambition and cultural fluency.
Don't forget the suffix
Always use '-қа'. Saying 'Аяқ тұру' is grammatically incorrect and will confuse listeners.
Add 'нық' for emphasis
Adding the word 'нық' (firmly) before 'тұру' makes you sound like a native speaker who is very confident.
Respect the elders
When an elder says they have 'stood on their feet' after an illness, it's a moment of great pride. Congratulate them warmly.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the correct form of the idiom.
Ол жаңа жұмыс тауып, аяққа ____.
The idiom is 'аяққа тұру'. 'Тұрды' is the past tense form.
Which sentence uses the idiom figuratively?
Choose the correct sentence:
This sentence refers to business success/independence, which is the figurative meaning.
Match the Kazakh phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
This is the standard idiomatic translation.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Досыңның жағдайы қалай? B: Жақсы, ол ауруханадан шығып, ____.
In the context of leaving a hospital, 'getting on one's feet' is the most natural idiom.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Literal vs Figurative
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاОл жаңа жұмыс тауып, аяққа ____.
The idiom is 'аяққа тұру'. 'Тұрды' is the past tense form.
Choose the correct sentence:
This sentence refers to business success/independence, which is the figurative meaning.
هر مورد سمت چپ را با جفتش در سمت راست مطابقت دهید:
This is the standard idiomatic translation.
A: Досыңның жағдайы қалай? B: Жақсы, ол ауруханадан шығып, ____.
In the context of leaving a hospital, 'getting on one's feet' is the most natural idiom.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
12 سوالYes, literally it is used for babies. But in 90% of adult conversations, it is figurative.
Absolutely. It is frequently used in Kazakh news to describe economic or political stability.
'Тәуелсіз болу' is 'to be independent' (often political), while 'Аяққа тұру' is the process of getting there and feeling stable.
Yes, it is perfect for physical recovery from leg injuries or any major illness.
You can say 'Аяққа тұра алмады' (Could not get on his feet) to describe failure.
No, it can apply to companies, countries, projects, or even ideas.
Use the present continuous: 'Мен аяққа тұрып жатырмын'.
No, it is a standard idiom appropriate for all levels of society.
In Kazakh, 'Аяқ' covers both, but the focus is on the base (the feet) providing stability.
It's better to use 'Еңсесін көтеру' for emotions, but 'Аяққа тұру' works if the emotional state affected their whole life.
Yes, it is used daily across all regions of Kazakhstan.
It is the Dative case (Барыс септік).
عبارات مرتبط
Тәуелсіз болу
synonymTo be independent
Оң-солын тану
builds onTo know right from left
Еңсесін көтеру
similarTo lift one's spirits
Құлау
contrastTo fall
Аяғынан тік тұру
specialized formTo stand straight on one's feet
