Signification
Recently built or acquired residence.
Contexte culturel
The 'Yerulik' tradition involves neighbors inviting new residents for dinner to prevent loneliness and build community ties. In the south, 'Қоныс той' (housewarming) can be very large, sometimes involving hundreds of guests and a slaughtered sheep. In modern cities, 'жаңа үй' usually refers to an apartment in a 'ЖК' (Residential Complex). People often buy them in 'rough finish' (черновая отделка) and do the 'remont' themselves. The phrase 'Шаңырағың биік болсын' (May your shanyrak be high) is a traditional blessing for a new home, wishing the family prosperity.
Always Congratulate
If someone mentions a new home, even if it's just a rental, say 'Құтты болсын!' It's considered rude not to.
Use 'Су жаңа'
To sound like a native, use 'су жаңа үй' to describe a house that is absolutely brand new and untouched.
Signification
Recently built or acquired residence.
Always Congratulate
If someone mentions a new home, even if it's just a rental, say 'Құтты болсын!' It's considered rude not to.
Use 'Су жаңа'
To sound like a native, use 'су жаңа үй' to describe a house that is absolutely brand new and untouched.
Apartment vs House
In cities, 'үй' is often used for apartments. Don't be confused if someone says 'үй' but lives on the 10th floor.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'үй'.
Біз жаңа ____ көштік.
The verb 'көшу' (to move) requires the dative case (-ге) to indicate the destination.
Choose the correct way to congratulate someone.
Досың жаңа үй сатып алды. Не айтасың?
This is the standard congratulatory phrase for a new home.
Match the Kazakh phrase with its English translation.
Match the following:
Basic adjective-noun matching.
Complete the dialogue.
А: Мынау не? Б: Бұл — біздің ____ ____.
Contextually, 'жаңа үй' fits best for a personal possession like 'our...'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
New vs Old
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesБіз жаңа ____ көштік.
The verb 'көшу' (to move) requires the dative case (-ге) to indicate the destination.
Досың жаңа үй сатып алды. Не айтасың?
This is the standard congratulatory phrase for a new home.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Basic adjective-noun matching.
А: Мынау не? Б: Бұл — біздің ____ ____.
Contextually, 'жаңа үй' fits best for a personal possession like 'our...'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, it can also mean a house you are renting for the first time, though it most commonly implies ownership.
You say 'Мен жаңа үйдемін'.
It is neutral. It's used by everyone from children to news anchors.
It's a Kazakh tradition where neighbors welcome new residents with a meal.
Yes, it is 'new to you', so 'жаңа үйім' is correct.
'Үй' is the common word for house/home. 'Баспана' is more formal, meaning 'housing' or 'shelter'.
Add '-лер' to 'үй': 'Жаңа үйлер'.
Yes, 'жаңа хата' is common among youth, influenced by Russian.
Kitchenware, towels, or a decorative item for the living room are great choices.
No, adjectives in Kazakh do not change for number.
Expressions liées
Жаңа пәтер
similarNew apartment
Қоныс той
builds onHousewarming party
Ескі үй
contrastOld house
Баспана
synonymShelter/Housing
Үйлену
relatedTo get married
