Signification
Asking for identification of an object.
Contexte culturel
In Kazakh culture, asking questions is a sign of intelligence and curiosity. Don't be afraid to ask. Hospitality is key. If you ask 'Бұл не?' about food, the host will likely offer you some. Historically, identifying plants and animals was vital for survival in the steppe. In cities like Almaty, people are very open to helping foreigners learn the language.
Use your hands
Always point when you say 'Бұл не?'. It makes the context clear.
Ask for the name
If you want to know the name, say 'Бұл не деп аталады?' (What is this called?).
Signification
Asking for identification of an object.
Use your hands
Always point when you say 'Бұл не?'. It makes the context clear.
Ask for the name
If you want to know the name, say 'Бұл не деп аталады?' (What is this called?).
Be polite
Adding 'Кешіріңіз' (Excuse me) before 'Бұл не?' makes you sound very polite.
Teste-toi
Complete the question.
___ не?
The phrase is 'Бұл не?' meaning 'What is this?'.
Which question is correct for an object?
Choose the correct option.
'Бұл не?' is for objects, 'Бұл кім?' is for people.
Match the question to the answer.
Match: 1. Бұл не? 2. Бұл кім?
Objects match with 'не', people match with 'кім'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ____? B: Бұл – қалам.
The answer identifies an object, so the question must be 'Бұл не?'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercices___ не?
The phrase is 'Бұл не?' meaning 'What is this?'.
Choose the correct option.
'Бұл не?' is for objects, 'Бұл кім?' is for people.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Objects match with 'не', people match with 'кім'.
A: ____? B: Бұл – қалам.
The answer identifies an object, so the question must be 'Бұл не?'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsYes, 'не' is used for animals, objects, and abstract concepts.
No, it is a standard, polite way to ask for information.
'Бұл' is general, 'Мынау' is specific to something close to you.
It is better to use 'Мынау не деп аталады?' for a more professional tone.
It adds emphasis, like saying 'What exactly is this thing?'.
Yes, it is very common in text messages.
You answer with 'Бұл – [name of object].'
Yes, you can use it to ask about concepts, though 'Бұл не деген сөз?' (What does this word mean?) is better for language.
You can say 'Бұлар не?' (What are these?), but it is less common.
The tone of your voice changes the meaning, not the words themselves.
Yes, it is the perfect phrase for teaching children.
Yes, it is standard across all regions.
Expressions liées
Бұл кім?
contrastWho is this?
Мынау не?
similarWhat is this one?
Бұл не нәрсе?
builds onWhat thing is this?
Бұл не болады?
specialized formWhat will this become?
