Signification
To act arrogantly or look down.
Contexte culturel
In traditional Kazakh society, arrogance was seen as a sign of 'low breeding.' A true noble (tekti) was expected to be the most humble person in the room. With the rise of 'New Kazakhs' (wealthy elite), this phrase is often used in social commentary on Instagram and TikTok to criticize flashy displays of wealth. Refusing food offered by a host by 'wrinkling your nose' is considered a grave insult in Kazakh, Kyrgyz, and Uzbek cultures. In the Kazakh workplace, a boss who 'мұрнын шүйіреді' is often the subject of 'shay ishu' (tea drinking) gossip, where employees vent about their lack of approachability.
Suffix Check
Always check the subject. If you say 'You are arrogant,' it's 'Мұрныңды шүйірме.'
Don't use for smells
If the room actually stinks, use 'Иіс жаман екен' instead of this idiom.
Signification
To act arrogantly or look down.
Suffix Check
Always check the subject. If you say 'You are arrogant,' it's 'Мұрныңды шүйірме.'
Don't use for smells
If the room actually stinks, use 'Иіс жаман екен' instead of this idiom.
Add 'қарау'
Adding 'қарау' (to look) makes the phrase sound more descriptive: 'Мұрнын шүйіріп қарау'.
Humility is Key
In Kazakhstan, calling someone out for 'мұрнын шүйіру' is a strong social correction.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct possessive suffix for 'мұрын'.
Мен ешқашан ешкімге мұрны____ шүйірмеймін.
Since the subject is 'Мен' (I), the suffix must be '-м' (my) + '-ды' (accusative case).
Which situation best fits the idiom 'Мұрнын шүйіру'?
Айдар жаңа көлігін мақтап, достарының ескі көліктеріне қарағысы келмеді.
Aydar is acting superior about his new car, which is the perfect context for the idiom.
Match the Kazakh phrase with its English equivalent.
1. Мұрнын шүйіру 2. Мұрнын көтеру 3. Кішіпейіл болу
1 and 2 are synonyms for arrogance, while 3 is the antonym (humility).
Complete the dialogue.
А: Мына тамақ өте дәмді екен! Б: Ал ол болса __________, жегісі келмейді.
The context implies someone is being picky/arrogant about the food.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Literal vs Figurative
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesМен ешқашан ешкімге мұрны____ шүйірмеймін.
Since the subject is 'Мен' (I), the suffix must be '-м' (my) + '-ды' (accusative case).
Айдар жаңа көлігін мақтап, достарының ескі көліктеріне қарағысы келмеді.
Aydar is acting superior about his new car, which is the perfect context for the idiom.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
1 and 2 are synonyms for arrogance, while 3 is the antonym (humility).
А: Мына тамақ өте дәмді екен! Б: Ал ол болса __________, жегісі келмейді.
The context implies someone is being picky/arrogant about the food.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsIt's not a swear word, but it is a criticism. Use it to describe someone else's bad behavior, not to be polite.
Yes, if a child is being picky about food or toys, you can say 'Мұрныңды шүйірме.'
'Шүйіру' implies a bit more disgust/disdain, while 'көтеру' is more about general pride.
No, in a formal meeting, use 'тәкаппарлық' (arrogance). This is better for office gossip or casual talk.
You say: 'Мен мұрнымды шүйірмеймін.'
No, it is almost always negative.
Only metaphorically, like a cat that refuses cheap food.
Yes, it's used all over Kazakhstan.
To wrinkle/pucker one's nose.
Younger people might say 'Понт ату' (to show off), but 'мұрнын шүйіру' is more about the attitude.
Yes: 'Ол мұрнын шүйірді.'
No, not at all.
Expressions liées
Мұрнын көтеру
synonymTo lift one's nose
Көкірегін керу
similarTo stretch the chest
Аспанға қарау
similarTo look at the sky
Кішіпейіл болу
contrastTo be humble
Жұлдыз ауруы
specialized formStar disease
