Signification
Indicating future time
Contexte culturel
In a traditional Kazakh meal, the sequence is vital. 'Кейін' refers to the tea served after the main course, which is a signal that the formal part of the meal is over and relaxed conversation can begin. Saying 'Кейін көрерміз' (We'll see later) is often a polite way to avoid saying 'no' directly, reflecting a cultural preference for indirectness in social refusals. The concept of 'Kazakh time' means that an event scheduled for 'after 6' (алтыдан кейін) might realistically start much later. 'Кейін' provides a flexible temporal window. On Kazakh-language interfaces of global apps (like YouTube or Netflix), 'Кейін қарау' is the standard translation for 'Watch Later'.
The Case Rule
Always check the last letter of the noun before adding the ablative suffix for 'кейін'. It's the #1 mistake for learners.
Polite Delay
If you can't do something immediately, 'Кейін жасайықшы' (Let's do it later, please) is much softer than just saying 'No'.
Signification
Indicating future time
The Case Rule
Always check the last letter of the noun before adding the ablative suffix for 'кейін'. It's the #1 mistake for learners.
Polite Delay
If you can't do something immediately, 'Кейін жасайықшы' (Let's do it later, please) is much softer than just saying 'No'.
Space vs Time
Remember: Кейін = Time, Артында = Space. Don't mix them up!
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the noun and 'кейін'.
Мен жұмыс____ ____ киноға барамын. (I am going to the cinema after work.)
The noun 'жұмыс' ends in a voiceless consonant 'с', so it takes the -тан suffix before 'кейін'.
Choose the most natural response.
Қазір боссыз ба? (Are you free now?)
'Кейін хабарласыңыз' means 'Call back later', which is a logical response to being busy.
Match the Kazakh phrase with its English translation.
Match the following:
These are common set phrases using 'кейін'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Тамақ ішеміз бе? B: Жақсы, бірақ ____. Қазір жұмыс істеп жатырмын.
The context of 'working now' implies the action of eating will happen 'later'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesМен жұмыс____ ____ киноға барамын. (I am going to the cinema after work.)
The noun 'жұмыс' ends in a voiceless consonant 'с', so it takes the -тан suffix before 'кейін'.
Қазір боссыз ба? (Are you free now?)
'Кейін хабарласыңыз' means 'Call back later', which is a logical response to being busy.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are common set phrases using 'кейін'.
A: Тамақ ішеміз бе? B: Жақсы, бірақ ____. Қазір жұмыс істеп жатырмын.
The context of 'working now' implies the action of eating will happen 'later'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsNo, in modern Kazakh, 'кейін' is for time. Use 'артында' for physical locations.
'Кейін' is often a postposition (after something), while 'сосын' is a conjunction (and then).
Only when it follows a noun to mean 'after [noun]'. If used as an adverb ('later'), it stands alone.
The most common way is 'Кейін көріскенше'.
It is neutral and can be used in any context.
Expressions liées
Сосын
synonymThen / and then
Бұрын
contrastBefore / ago
Алдында
contrastBefore / in front of
Кешірек
specialized formLater on / a bit later
Содан кейін
builds onAfter that
