Signification
The historical part of a town.
Contexte culturel
In Shymkent, the 'Eski Qala' is an actual archaeological and residential site where people still live in traditional clay houses. It is currently being turned into a major open-air museum. Turkestan is often called the 'spiritual capital' of the Turkic world. Its 'Eski Qala' surrounds the Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The concept of 'Eski Qala' is linked to the 'Mahalla' system—a close-knit neighborhood where neighbors share a communal identity and support system. In Almaty, 'Eski Qala' is less about medieval ruins and more about the 'Golden Square' (Altyn Shyrsha), representing the prestigious Soviet-era center.
The 'Q' Sound
To sound like a native, make the 'Q' in 'Qala' very deep. It's not a 'K'. Imagine you are clearing your throat slightly.
Avoid 'Kari'
Never call a city 'Kari'. It's a very common mistake that makes native speakers chuckle.
Signification
The historical part of a town.
The 'Q' Sound
To sound like a native, make the 'Q' in 'Qala' very deep. It's not a 'K'. Imagine you are clearing your throat slightly.
Avoid 'Kari'
Never call a city 'Kari'. It's a very common mistake that makes native speakers chuckle.
Bargaining
If you are in the 'Eski Qala' bazaar, bargaining is expected and part of the cultural experience.
Navigation
If a taxi driver doesn't know an address, just say 'Eski Qala' and a major landmark like a mosque; they will find it.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct case ending for 'Ескі қала'.
Мен қазір ескі қала___ тұрамын.
The Locative case '-да' is used to indicate location (living 'in' the old town).
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'The old town is very old'?
You must use 'ескі' for both the district name and the description of its age.
Match the Kazakh phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These show the Dative, Ablative, Accusative, and Genitive cases respectively.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ескі қала қайда? B: Ол анау биік ғимараттың _______.
'Артында' means 'behind'. It's a common way to give directions.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Ескі vs Жаңа
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesМен қазір ескі қала___ тұрамын.
The Locative case '-да' is used to indicate location (living 'in' the old town).
How do you say 'The old town is very old'?
You must use 'ескі' for both the district name and the description of its age.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These show the Dative, Ablative, Accusative, and Genitive cases respectively.
A: Ескі қала қайда? B: Ол анау биік ғимараттың _______.
'Артында' means 'behind'. It's a common way to give directions.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNot always. In many cities, it's a regular residential area where people live, though it usually has historical value.
'Ескі' is 'old', 'Көне' is 'ancient'. Use 'Көне' for ruins or very old history, and 'Ескі' for the general historical district.
Yes, but people usually mean the 1930s-50s center, not medieval ruins, as Almaty was largely rebuilt then.
You say 'Мен ескі қаладанмын'.
Generally yes, but like any old district with narrow streets, it's better to stay in well-lit areas.
Astana is a new city, but the 'Right Bank' (Oń jaǵalaý) is sometimes informally called the 'old' part compared to the new Left Bank.
No, only cities with a long history. Newer industrial cities like Karaganda don't really have one.
Since they often contain mosques, it's respectful to wear modest clothing that covers shoulders and knees.
Yes, 'қалашық' means 'small town' or 'township'. It's often used for archaeological sites.
No, for food we use 'бұзылған' (spoiled) or 'ескірген' (stale). 'Ескі' is for objects like books or cities.
Expressions liées
Жаңа қала
contrastNew town / Modern district
Қала орталығы
similarCity center
Көне шаһар
synonymAncient city
Тарихи ескерткіш
builds onHistorical monument
Ауыл
contrastVillage
