Signification
Referring to the previous day
Contexte culturel
In Kazakh oral tradition, 'Кеше' is often used to start 'Shezhire' (genealogy) stories, linking the speaker to their ancestors. Time was traditionally measured by the sun. 'Кеше' literally relates to the 'evening' that has passed, showing a focus on the natural cycle of light and dark. In cities like Almaty, 'Кеше' is the anchor for the 'Throwback Thursday' equivalent on social media, often used with the hashtag #кешегікүн. If a guest stayed overnight, the host will ask about 'кешегі ұйқы' (yesterday's sleep) to ensure they were comfortable.
Sentence Starter
Always try to start your past tense sentences with 'Кеше' to give your listener immediate context.
Tense Match
Double-check that your verb ends in -ды, -ді, -ты, or -ті when using 'Кеше'.
Signification
Referring to the previous day
Sentence Starter
Always try to start your past tense sentences with 'Кеше' to give your listener immediate context.
Tense Match
Double-check that your verb ends in -ды, -ді, -ты, or -ті when using 'Кеше'.
The -гі Suffix
Mastering 'Кешегі' will make you sound much more like a native speaker when describing things from the past.
Politeness
If you missed a call, start your return call with 'Кеше хабарласыпсыз...' (You called yesterday...) to show you noticed.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'yesterday'.
______ мен мектепке бардым.
We use the adverbial form 'Кеше' to start a sentence about a past action.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Pick the correct past tense usage.
'Кеше' requires the past tense suffix -дым.
Match the Kazakh phrase with its English translation.
Match the following:
These are the most common variations of the word.
Complete the dialogue.
А: Сен қайда болдың? Б: ______ мен үйде болдым.
The question asks 'Where were you?' (past tense), so the answer should be 'Yesterday'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Adverb vs Adjective
Banque d exercices
4 exercices______ мен мектепке бардым.
We use the adverbial form 'Кеше' to start a sentence about a past action.
Pick the correct past tense usage.
'Кеше' requires the past tense suffix -дым.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the most common variations of the word.
А: Сен қайда болдың? Б: ______ мен үйде болдым.
The question asks 'Where were you?' (past tense), so the answer should be 'Yesterday'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
14 questionsUsually no, 'Кеше' is specifically for yesterday. Use 'өткенде' for 'the other day'.
'Кеше' is an adverb (Yesterday I went), 'Кешегі' is an adjective (Yesterday's bread).
No, the word 'Кеше' stays the same, but the verb at the end of the sentence will change.
It is neutral and used in both formal and informal settings.
Use 'Кешеден бері'.
In modern Kazakh, no. Use 'Кеш' for evening.
The second: ke-SHE.
Yes, it means 'yesterday's day' and is often used for emphasis or in literature.
Кеше таңертең.
The past definite tense (-ды/-ді) is most common.
Yes, variations like 'Keche' (Kyrgyz) or 'Dün' (Turkish) exist.
No, that would be logically incorrect, just like in English.
Кеше ғана.
'Ертең' (Tomorrow).
Expressions liées
Бүгін
contrastToday
Ертең
contrastTomorrow
Алдыңғы күні
similarThe day before yesterday
Өткен апта
builds onLast week
Жаңа ғана
similarJust now
