Signification
A person in early childhood.
Contexte culturel
Children are often called 'the eyes of the home'. It is common for strangers to give sweets (shashu) to a 'жас бала' they meet for the first time. Historically, a 'жас бала' would start learning to ride a horse as early as age 3 or 4. This transition from 'infant' to 'young child' was a major milestone. In cities like Almaty or Astana, 'жас бала' is the standard term used in Russian-Kazakh bilingual environments to clearly distinguish age groups in schools. In Kazakh fairy tales (Ertekiler), the 'жас бала' is often a hero who outsmarts a giant (Dau) or a fox, representing the triumph of wit over brute strength.
Gender Neutrality
Remember that 'бала' can mean both boy and girl. You don't need to change it unless you want to be specific.
Adult Context
Calling an adult 'жас бала' is usually an insult meaning 'immature'. Use it carefully!
Signification
A person in early childhood.
Gender Neutrality
Remember that 'бала' can mean both boy and girl. You don't need to change it unless you want to be specific.
Adult Context
Calling an adult 'жас бала' is usually an insult meaning 'immature'. Use it carefully!
Plural Rule
Always pluralize the noun, not the adjective. It's 'жас балалар', never 'жастар балалар'.
Respect
When talking to a parent about their 'жас бала', adding 'Тіл-көзім тасқа' (May my eye not cast a spell) is a traditional way to show you aren't jealous.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'жас бала'.
Менің көршімнің екі _______ _______ бар.
Since we are talking about 'the neighbor's two children', we need the possessive suffix '-сы'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'The young child is smart'?
Select the correct sentence:
The standard word order is Subject + Adjective/Predicate.
Match the Kazakh phrase to its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are the four main stages of life in basic Kazakh vocabulary.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Мынау кім? B: Бұл менің _______.
The speaker is identifying 'my young child', so the first-person possessive suffix '-м' is required.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Literal vs. Figurative
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesМенің көршімнің екі _______ _______ бар.
Since we are talking about 'the neighbor's two children', we need the possessive suffix '-сы'.
Select the correct sentence:
The standard word order is Subject + Adjective/Predicate.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the four main stages of life in basic Kazakh vocabulary.
A: Мынау кім? B: Бұл менің _______.
The speaker is identifying 'my young child', so the first-person possessive suffix '-м' is required.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsNo, it is gender-neutral. It refers to any young child regardless of gender.
Usually from 3 years old (when they start talking/walking well) up to 10-11 years old.
No, 'жас' alone means 'age' or 'young'. You must include 'бала'.
Add the plural suffix: 'жас балалар'.
No, that would be very disrespectful. Use 'жас маман' (young specialist) instead.
'Сәби' is an infant/baby. 'Жас бала' is a child who is already active and somewhat independent.
No, 'жас' is an adjective and remains the same. Only 'бала' changes.
It is neutral. It's safe to use in both a playground and a school report.
It means 'like a young child' or 'in the manner of a child'.
No, for young animals, Kazakh has specific words (e.g., 'құлын' for a foal, 'күшік' for a puppy).
People often use 'балақай' as a more casual, affectionate term.
Мен жас бала болдым.
Expressions liées
Кішкентай бала
synonymSmall child
Жасөспірім
builds onTeenager
Сәби
similarBaby/Infant
Балақай
specialized formKiddo
Жеткіншек
similarAdolescent
Қыз бала
specialized formGirl child
