Signification
Describing an aged building
Contexte culturel
In villages, the 'eski üy' is often the heart of the family. It is where the 'Kara Shanyrak' is kept, and it symbolizes the continuity of the family line. In Almaty, 'eski üy' often refers to the 1930s-50s low-rise buildings in the 'Golden Square,' which are highly valued for their history and thick walls. Historically, Kazakhs didn't have 'old houses' in the Western sense because yurts were rebuilt. An 'old' yurt was one with darkened felt, often called 'kara üy' (black house/old house). In modern Kazakh cities, 'eski üy' is often contrasted with 'novostroyka' (new construction). Living in an 'eski üy' can imply either poverty or elite status, depending on the location.
People vs. Objects
Never use 'eski' for people. It's the #1 mistake for beginners.
Possessives
When saying 'my old house,' the possessive goes on the noun: 'ескі үйім.'
Signification
Describing an aged building
People vs. Objects
Never use 'eski' for people. It's the #1 mistake for beginners.
Possessives
When saying 'my old house,' the possessive goes on the noun: 'ескі үйім.'
Respect the Old
In Kazakhstan, describing a house as 'eski' isn't always negative; it often implies it's a sturdy, reliable family home.
Synonym Choice
Use 'kone' if you want to sound more educated or are talking about history.
Teste-toi
Choose the correct word to describe an old man.
Менің атам өте ____ адам.
You must use 'кәрі' or 'қарт' for people, never 'ескі'.
Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'үй'.
Біз ауылдағы ескі ____ тұрамыз.
The locative case '-де' is needed to say 'live IN the house'.
Match the Kazakh phrases with their English translations.
Match the following:
These are common descriptors for buildings.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Мынау жаңа үй ме? B: Жоқ, бұл ____.
The opposite of 'жаңа үй' (new house) is 'ескі үй' (old house).
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Eski vs. Käri
Types of 'Eski Üy'
Village
- • Mud-brick
- • Wooden
- • Ancestral
City
- • Khrushchyovka
- • Stalinka
- • Historical
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesМенің атам өте ____ адам.
You must use 'кәрі' or 'қарт' for people, never 'ескі'.
Біз ауылдағы ескі ____ тұрамыз.
The locative case '-де' is needed to say 'live IN the house'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are common descriptors for buildings.
A: Мынау жаңа үй ме? B: Жоқ, бұл ____.
The opposite of 'жаңа үй' (new house) is 'ескі үй' (old house).
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, 'ескі дос' is common, but it means a friend you've known for a long time, not an elderly friend.
No, it's a neutral description. However, 'tozghan üy' (worn-out house) might be seen as critical.
It is 'ескі үйлер'. The adjective 'ескі' does not change.
You say 'өте ескі үй'.
'Eski' is general 'old,' while 'kone' is 'ancient' or 'antique.'
Yes, 'ескі киім' is the correct way to say old or used clothes.
Маған ескі үйлер ұнайды.
Use the locative case: 'ескі үйде'.
Yes, it can. 'Ескі кітап' can mean a used book.
'Kara Shanyrak' is a symbolic, respectful term, while 'Eski Üy' is just a physical description.
Expressions liées
Жаңа үй
contrastNew house
Көне ғимарат
similarAncient building
Тозған үй
specialized formWorn-out house
Атамекен
builds onFatherland/Ancestral land
Қара шаңырақ
similarAncestral home
