Signification
A skyscraper or high structure
Contexte culturel
Astana is famous for its 'biik ghimarattar'. The city was designed to be a showcase of modern architecture in the heart of the steppe. In Almaty, tall buildings are often discussed in relation to earthquake safety. People prefer 'biik ghimarattar' with modern seismic reinforcement. Historically, Kazakhs had no 'biik ghimarattar'. The tallest thing in the steppe was a mountain or a burial mound (kurgan). This makes modern skyscrapers a symbol of a new era. Young Kazakhs use 'biik ghimarattar' as backdrops for urban photography and 'rooftopping' videos on social media.
Landmark Rule
When giving directions, always look for a 'биік ғимарат'. It's the easiest way to help someone find you in Almaty or Astana.
Person vs. Object
Remember: Buildings are 'биік', people are 'ұзын бойлы'. Mixing them up is the #1 beginner mistake.
Signification
A skyscraper or high structure
Landmark Rule
When giving directions, always look for a 'биік ғимарат'. It's the easiest way to help someone find you in Almaty or Astana.
Person vs. Object
Remember: Buildings are 'биік', people are 'ұзын бойлы'. Mixing them up is the #1 beginner mistake.
Use 'Зәулім' for extra points
If you want to impress a native speaker, use 'зәулім ғимарат' to describe a particularly beautiful skyscraper.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct word for 'tall'.
Мынау өте ____ ғимарат.
'Биік' is the correct adjective for height of buildings.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct sentence:
You must use 'ұзын бойлы' for people, not 'биік'.
Match the Kazakh phrase to its English translation.
Match the following:
All pairs are correctly matched in the options provided.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Қалада не көп? B: Қалада көп ____ ____ бар.
In a modern city context, 'tall buildings' is the most logical answer.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Biik vs. Uzun
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesМынау өте ____ ғимарат.
'Биік' is the correct adjective for height of buildings.
Choose the correct sentence:
You must use 'ұзын бойлы' for people, not 'биік'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
All pairs are correctly matched in the options provided.
A: Қалада не көп? B: Қалада көп ____ ____ бар.
In a modern city context, 'tall buildings' is the most logical answer.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes! 'Биік тау' (tall mountain) is perfectly correct.
'Ғимарат' is more formal and refers to a structure/building. 'Үй' usually means a house or a home.
Use 'ең биік ғимарат'.
Yes, though Almaty has fewer skyscrapers than Astana due to mountains and earthquakes, the phrase is still very common.
Yes, 'биік ағаш' is the correct way to describe a tall tree.
It is an Arabic loanword that has been part of the Kazakh language for centuries.
Add '-тар': 'биік ғимараттар'.
Younger people might use 'высотка' (from Russian) or 'көктіреген' (poetic).
Yes, 'биік баға' (high price) is used, though 'жоғары баға' is more common.
No, for loud sounds, use 'қатты'.
Expressions liées
Зәулім ғимарат
synonymGrand/stately building
Көктіреген
specialized formSkyscraper
Көпқабатты үй
similarMulti-story house
Аласа ғимарат
contrastLow building
