Signification
Common way to express gratitude
Contexte culturel
When saying 'Рақмет' to an elder, it is a sign of deep respect to place your right hand over your heart and give a slight nod. It is common to say 'Рақмет' not just for the food, but for the 'Dastarkhan' (the set table/hospitality) as a whole when leaving someone's home. In cities like Almaty or Astana, you will hear a mix of 'Raqmet' and the Russian 'Spasibo'. Using 'Raqmet' is often seen as a warm, patriotic gesture. While 'Рақмет' is secular, more religious people might follow it with 'Allah razı bolsın' (May Allah be pleased with you).
The Hand Gesture
Always place your right hand on your chest when saying Raqmet to someone older. It instantly makes you look like a local expert.
The 'Q' Sound
Don't pronounce it like a regular English 'K'. Try to make the sound from your throat to sound authentic.
Signification
Common way to express gratitude
The Hand Gesture
Always place your right hand on your chest when saying Raqmet to someone older. It instantly makes you look like a local expert.
The 'Q' Sound
Don't pronounce it like a regular English 'K'. Try to make the sound from your throat to sound authentic.
Tea Etiquette
When your host pours you tea, say 'Рақмет' but don't say it too early if you want more tea! Usually, you say it after you've finished your last cup.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank to say 'Thank you very much'.
_______ рақмет!
'Үлкен' means 'big', and 'Үлкен рақмет' is the standard way to say 'Thank you very much'.
How do you say 'Thank you to you' (formal)?
Which one is correct?
'Сізге' is the dative form of the formal 'You'.
Complete the dialogue in a shop.
Сатушы: Міне, наныңыз. Сатып алушы: ________.
When receiving an item you bought, 'Рақмет' is the appropriate response.
Match the phrase to the situation: Declining more tea.
Which phrase fits?
'Жоқ, рақмет' is the polite way to say 'No, thank you'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
When to say Raqmet
Service
- • Shops
- • Taxis
- • Restaurants
Social
- • Gifts
- • Help
- • Compliments
Banque d exercices
4 exercices_______ рақмет!
'Үлкен' means 'big', and 'Үлкен рақмет' is the standard way to say 'Thank you very much'.
Which one is correct?
'Сізге' is the dative form of the formal 'You'.
Сатушы: Міне, наныңыз. Сатып алушы: ________.
When receiving an item you bought, 'Рақмет' is the appropriate response.
Which phrase fits?
'Жоқ, рақмет' is the polite way to say 'No, thank you'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIn official Kazakh, it is 'Рақмет'. 'Рахмет' is a common colloquial variation influenced by Russian phonology.
Say 'Жоқ, рақмет'. It is very common when declining food or help.
Yes, it is perfectly acceptable. For more formality, use 'Жауабыңызға рақмет' (Thank you for your answer).
The most common response is 'Оқасы жоқ' (You're welcome / It's nothing).
No, 'Рақмет' is an interjection and does not have a plural form.
Yes, but add 'Сізге' (to you) to make it 'Сізге рақмет' for extra respect.
Only with very close friends in a text message. It's like saying 'Thx'.
Say 'Бәрі үшін рақмет'.
It's a traditional sign of sincerity and respect that accompanies the word.
Yes, versions of it exist in Kyrgyz, Uzbek, and Uyghur, but not in Turkish (where they use 'Teşekkür ederim').
Expressions liées
Алғыс айту
synonymTo express gratitude
Оқасы жоқ
contrastYou're welcome
Ризамын
similarI am satisfied/grateful
Мың алғыс
specialized formA thousand thanks
Тәңір жарылқасын
specialized formMay God bless you
