Signification
Tasks that are not difficult
Contexte culturel
In traditional nomadic society, 'light work' was often associated with the 'Aul' (village) perimeter, while 'heavy work' involved the 'Jailau' (high pastures). There is a growing trend among youth to seek 'easy work' in the digital sector, often referred to as 'smart work'. Hosts will often describe their efforts to serve you as 'light work' to ensure you don't feel like a burden. Despite the phrase, there is a cultural proverb: 'Жеңіл жұмыс іздегенше, жемісті жұмыс ізде' (Instead of looking for easy work, look for fruitful work).
Use with 'болды'
To say something 'was' easy, just add 'болды' after the phrase: 'Жеңіл жұмыс болды'.
Don't belittle
Be careful using this for someone else's job; it might sound like you don't value their effort.
Signification
Tasks that are not difficult
Use with 'болды'
To say something 'was' easy, just add 'болды' after the phrase: 'Жеңіл жұмыс болды'.
Don't belittle
Be careful using this for someone else's job; it might sound like you don't value their effort.
The 'ң' sound
Mastering the 'ң' in 'жеңіл' will make you sound like a native speaker immediately.
Modesty
If someone praises your hard work, saying 'Бұл жеңіл жұмыс қой' is a common way to show modesty.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct word for 'easy'.
Бұл тапсырма өте ____ жұмыс.
'Жеңіл' means easy/light, which fits the context of 'work' (жұмыс).
Choose the correct translation for 'I like easy work'.
Which sentence is correct?
This follows the 'To me (dative) + noun + likes' structure common in Kazakh.
Match the Kazakh phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are basic adjective-noun pairings for work.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Мына кітаптарды тасу қиын ба? B: Жоқ, олар өте жеңіл. Бұл ____.
Since the books are light (жеңіл), the task is 'жеңіл жұмыс'.
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Aides visuelles
Жеңіл vs. Оңай
Examples of Жеңіл жұмыс
Home
- • Dusting
- • Watering plants
- • Feeding the cat
Office
- • Sending emails
- • Stapling papers
- • Checking calendar
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesБұл тапсырма өте ____ жұмыс.
'Жеңіл' means easy/light, which fits the context of 'work' (жұмыс).
Which sentence is correct?
This follows the 'To me (dative) + noun + likes' structure common in Kazakh.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are basic adjective-noun pairings for work.
A: Мына кітаптарды тасу қиын ба? B: Жоқ, олар өте жеңіл. Бұл ____.
Since the books are light (жеңіл), the task is 'жеңіл жұмыс'.
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Questions fréquentes
14 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it in a business meeting or with friends.
No, for food we say 'жеңіл тамақ'. 'Жұмыс' is only for tasks.
The opposite is 'Ауыр жұмыс' (Heavy/Hard work).
It primarily means 'light' (weight), but in the context of work, it means 'easy'.
No, that doesn't make sense. 'Жеңіл' describes tasks or objects, not people's status.
Say 'Бұл жеңіл жұмыс емес'.
Young people might say 'Лайт жұмыс', but it's better to stick to the standard version.
Yes, a 'жеңіл жаттығу' is a light workout.
Nomadic survival required great effort, so 'heavy work' is traditionally seen as more honorable.
Neither is better; 'оңай' is for simplicity, 'жеңіл' is for low effort.
Yes, that means 'to do easy work'.
Kazakh doesn't have a direct 'piece of cake' idiom, but 'оңайдың оңайы' (the easiest of the easy) is used.
No, don't put 'I want easy work' on a CV! Use 'тиімді жұмыс' (efficient work) instead.
Yes, it becomes 'жеңіл жұмыстар'.
Expressions liées
Оңай жұмыс
synonymSimple work
Ауыр жұмыс
contrastHard/Heavy work
Жеңіл-желпі
specialized formSuperficial / Very light
Еңбек ету
builds onTo labor / To work hard
Қара жұмыс
contrastBlack work / Manual labor
