Signification
Someone with a good heart
Contexte culturel
The concept of 'Meirim' is linked to the 'Zheti Ata' (Seven Ancestors) tradition, where kindness to one's kin and strangers ensures the survival of the lineage. In the broader region, a 'kind person' is often expected to show hospitality (tea and food) before even asking a guest's name. The root 'Meirim' is one of the 99 names of Allah (Ar-Rahman), making the phrase carry a spiritual weight of divine-like mercy. In cities like Almaty, 'мейірімді адам' is often used to describe those who participate in 'Eco-activism' or animal welfare.
The Compliment Rule
If you want to make a Kazakh person smile, call their mother or grandmother a 'мейірімді адам'. It is the highest form of respect.
Don't over-suffix
Avoid saying 'мейірімділік адам'. Remember: -ді makes it an adjective, -лік makes it a noun.
Signification
Someone with a good heart
The Compliment Rule
If you want to make a Kazakh person smile, call their mother or grandmother a 'мейірімді адам'. It is the highest form of respect.
Don't over-suffix
Avoid saying 'мейірімділік адам'. Remember: -ді makes it an adjective, -лік makes it a noun.
Spiritual Nuance
In religious contexts, this phrase is often followed by 'Алла разы болсын' (May God be pleased with you).
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing suffix to make 'мейірім' an adjective.
Менің анам өте мейірім__ адам.
The suffix '-ді' is used with 'мейірім' to form the adjective 'kind'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to praise someone's kindness?
Choose the best option:
Option A uses the correct adjective form and nominative case.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form.
A: Сенің досың қандай адам? B: Ол өте _______.
The sentence requires a nominative noun phrase to describe the subject.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are describing a volunteer who helps orphans.
A volunteer helping orphans is best described as a 'kind person'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesМенің анам өте мейірім__ адам.
The suffix '-ді' is used with 'мейірім' to form the adjective 'kind'.
Choose the best option:
Option A uses the correct adjective form and nominative case.
A: Сенің досың қандай адам? B: Ол өте _______.
The sentence requires a nominative noun phrase to describe the subject.
Situation: You are describing a volunteer who helps orphans.
A volunteer helping orphans is best described as a 'kind person'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsUsually, we use 'мейірімді' for people. For animals, we might say 'жуас' (gentle/tame) or 'ақылды' (smart).
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your little brother.
The opposite is 'қатал адам' (strict/harsh) or 'зұлым адам' (evil person).
The noun is 'мейірімділік' or simply 'мейірім'.
Expressions liées
Ақкөңіл адам
similarPure-hearted/naive person
Қайырымды жан
synonymCharitable soul
Жүрегі алтын
similarHeart of gold
Қатал адам
contrastStrict/harsh person
