Signification
Asking for someone's name informally.
Contexte culturel
Asking a name is often followed by asking about one's hometown. This helps people find common social links. Names were traditionally given based on events. A child born on a rainy day might be named 'Jangbyrbai' (Rain-rich). Young people often use Russian and Kazakh interchangeably, but 'Атың кім?' remains the standard Kazakh icebreaker. It is considered polite to compliment a name after hearing it, especially if it has a poetic meaning.
The 'Who' Rule
Always use 'кім' (who) for people's names. Using 'не' (what) makes it sound like you are asking about an object.
Age Matters
If the person looks even 5 years older than you, play it safe and use 'Атыңыз кім?'.
Signification
Asking for someone's name informally.
The 'Who' Rule
Always use 'кім' (who) for people's names. Using 'не' (what) makes it sound like you are asking about an object.
Age Matters
If the person looks even 5 years older than you, play it safe and use 'Атыңыз кім?'.
Compliment the Name
Kazakhs love it when you ask about the meaning of their name. It shows interest in their culture.
Teste-toi
Choose the correct word to complete the informal question.
Сенің атың ___?
In Kazakh, we ask 'who' (кім) for names.
Add the correct possessive suffix for 'your' (informal).
Ат___ кім?
The suffix '-ың' indicates 'your' in the informal singular.
Match the phrase to the correct person.
To whom would you say 'Атың кім?'
'Атың кім?' is informal and only suitable for peers or children.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Сәлем! Атың кім? B: ________.
The correct response to 'What is your name?' is 'My name is...'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Informal vs. Formal
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesСенің атың ___?
In Kazakh, we ask 'who' (кім) for names.
Ат___ кім?
The suffix '-ың' indicates 'your' in the informal singular.
To whom would you say 'Атың кім?'
'Атың кім?' is informal and only suitable for peers or children.
A: Сәлем! Атың кім? B: ________.
The correct response to 'What is your name?' is 'My name is...'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, that would be very rude. Use 'Атыңыз кім?' or 'Есіміңіз кім?' instead.
In Kazakh logic, a name is part of a person's identity, and people are 'who'.
It's not better, just slightly more formal. 'Атың кім?' is more common in daily life.
Say 'Менің атым [Name]' or simply '[Name]'.
Say 'Кешір, атың кім еді?' (Sorry, what was your name again?).
Yes, it's a standard neutral introduction, but keep your tone friendly and respectful.
Yes! But in this context, the possessive suffix and the word 'kim' make it clear you mean 'name'.
Yes, adding 'Сенің' (Your) adds a bit of emphasis, but it's not necessary.
If asking a group (informally), you'd say 'Аттарың кім?'.
Yes, it is the standard phrase nationwide.
Expressions liées
Атыңыз кім?
specialized formWhat is your name? (Formal)
Есімің кім?
synonymWhat is your name?
Танысқанымызға қуаныштымын
builds onNice to meet you
Менің атым...
builds onMy name is...
Атың кім еді?
specialized formWhat was your name again?
