Signification
To not say a single word.
Contexte culturel
In traditional Kazakh society, 'biys' (judges) valued those who could speak eloquently but also those who knew when to remain silent. Silence was a sign of 'sabyr' (patience). In modern Almaty or Astana, this phrase is often used in a joking way when a friend is being unusually quiet at a cafe or party. When visiting a Kazakh home, a guest who 'doesn't open their mouth' might be seen as either very respectful or uncomfortably shy, as hospitality usually involves long conversations.
Use for emphasis
Use this instead of 'үндемеу' when you want to sound more like a native speaker and add drama to the silence.
Check the ending
Make sure the possessive suffix on 'ауыз' matches the person you are talking about (аузым, аузың, аузы).
Signification
To not say a single word.
Use for emphasis
Use this instead of 'үндемеу' when you want to sound more like a native speaker and add drama to the silence.
Check the ending
Make sure the possessive suffix on 'ауыз' matches the person you are talking about (аузым, аузың, аузы).
Silence is respect
In rural areas, being 'жұмған аузын ашпау' around elders is often seen as a sign of good upbringing (тәрбие).
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom.
Ол өте ұяң бала, сондықтан қонақтар келгенде жұмған _______ ашпады.
The idiom specifically uses 'аузын' (mouth).
Which sentence correctly uses the idiom to mean 'He kept the secret'?
Сөйлемді таңдаңыз:
The negative form 'ашпады' is required for the idiom to mean 'stayed silent'.
Match the Kazakh idiom with its English equivalent.
Сәйкестендіріңіз:
Both phrases describe a deliberate refusal to speak.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesОл өте ұяң бала, сондықтан қонақтар келгенде жұмған _______ ашпады.
The idiom specifically uses 'аузын' (mouth).
Сөйлемді таңдаңыз:
The negative form 'ашпады' is required for the idiom to mean 'stayed silent'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Both phrases describe a deliberate refusal to speak.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsNo, it's generally neutral. However, if you say it *to* someone ('Жұмған аузыңды аш!'), it can sound impatient.
Yes! 'Мен жұмған аузымды ашпаймын' is a great way to say 'My lips are sealed.'
'Үндемеу' is just the verb 'to be quiet.' This idiom is more descriptive and implies a total, often intentional silence.
Yes, but specifically for things that clench or shut tight, like eyes or a mouth. You wouldn't use it for a closed door.
Expressions liées
Тіс жармау
synonymNot to utter a peep
Ләм-мим демеу
similarNot to say a word
Аузына су толтырып алу
similarTo be stubbornly silent
Аузын ашу
contrastTo be surprised
