Signification
Refusing permission or stating impossibility
Contexte culturel
The word is often used to enforce 'Uyat' (shame). If an elder says 'Bolmaydy,' it's not just a rule, it's a moral boundary. In the steppe, certain actions were 'bolmaydy' because they were bad omens, like whistling indoors. It is used 'aggressively' in hospitality to prevent guests from leaving, which is a sign of respect. In cities, you'll see it on signs for everything from parking to 'no scooters' in parks.
The 'Finger Wag'
When saying 'Bolmaydy' to a child, it is often accompanied by a side-to-side finger wag.
Don't be too blunt
With strangers, add 'Кешіріңіз' (Excuse me) before 'болмайды' to sound more polite.
Signification
Refusing permission or stating impossibility
The 'Finger Wag'
When saying 'Bolmaydy' to a child, it is often accompanied by a side-to-side finger wag.
Don't be too blunt
With strangers, add 'Кешіріңіз' (Excuse me) before 'болмайды' to sound more polite.
The Question Form
Turn it into a question 'Бола ма?' (Is it okay?) to ask for permission anywhere.
Teste-toi
Complete the sentence to say 'Smoking is not allowed here.'
Мұнда темекі ______ болмайды.
The verb must be in the -у form plus the dative suffix -ге.
How would a mother tell her child not to touch a hot stove?
Тиісуге ______!
Bolmaydy is the standard way to forbid an action.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are at a library and someone is talking loudly.
Soyle-su-ge means 'to talk' (dative).
Complete the dialogue.
A: Мұнда суретке түсуге бола ма? B: Жоқ, ______.
When the answer is 'No' to a 'Bola ma?' question, 'Bolmaydy' is the correct response.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesМұнда темекі ______ болмайды.
The verb must be in the -у form plus the dative suffix -ге.
Тиісуге ______!
Bolmaydy is the standard way to forbid an action.
Situation: You are at a library and someone is talking loudly.
Soyle-su-ge means 'to talk' (dative).
A: Мұнда суретке түсуге бола ма? B: Жоқ, ______.
When the answer is 'No' to a 'Bola ma?' question, 'Bolmaydy' is the correct response.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsNot inherently, but it is very direct. Use it for rules. For personal refusals, use other phrases.
No, use 'Мен қазақша сөйлей алмаймын.' 'Bolmaydy' would mean you aren't allowed to speak it.
'Zhok' means 'No' or 'There isn't.' 'Bolmaydy' means 'It is not allowed' or 'It won't work.'
Use the past tense: 'Болмады'.
Expressions liées
Болады
contrastIt is allowed / It is possible
Мүмкін емес
similarImpossible
Тыйым салынады
specialized formIt is forbidden
Керек емес
similarNot needed
Жоқ
similarNo / There is not
