Signification
A chilled beverage.
Contexte culturel
Hospitality (Qonaqjaylylyq) dictates that a guest should never leave thirsty. In summer, offering a 'салқын сусын' is the first sign of a good host. In these hotter regions, 'салқын сусын' often refers to 'Shalap' (ayran mixed with water and herbs), which is considered the ultimate thirst quencher. In Almaty, 'салқын сусын' has been adopted by the 'Coffee House' culture, where it now includes iced Americanos and lemonades. There is a common belief that drinking 'мұздай' (icy) drinks causes immediate illness, so many prefer 'салқын' (cool) or even slightly warmed drinks.
Ordering like a pro
Just say 'Салқын бірдеңе' (Something cool) if you can't remember the word for a specific juice.
Temperature matters
If you ask for 'мұздай' (icy), you might get a glass full of ice, which is not traditional.
Signification
A chilled beverage.
Ordering like a pro
Just say 'Салқын бірдеңе' (Something cool) if you can't remember the word for a specific juice.
Temperature matters
If you ask for 'мұздай' (icy), you might get a glass full of ice, which is not traditional.
Tea is still king
Even if you order a cold drink, don't be surprised if your host offers you hot tea immediately after!
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to say 'I want a cold drink'.
Маған ______ сусын керек.
'Салқын' means cool/cold, which fits the context of a refreshing drink.
Which of these is the most natural way to ask for a cold drink in a cafe?
Choose the correct sentence:
Adjective + Noun + Verb is the standard order.
Match the Kazakh words with their English meanings.
Match the following:
These are the core vocabulary words related to the phrase.
Complete the dialogue.
А: Далада өте ыстық! Б: Иә, жүр, ______ ______ ішейік.
If it's hot outside (ыстық), a cold drink (салқын сусын) is the logical choice.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Types of Салқын Сусын
Traditional
- • Қымыз
- • Шұбат
- • Айран
Modern
- • Шырын
- • Газдалған су
- • Лимонад
Basic
- • Су
- • Мұзды су
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesМаған ______ сусын керек.
'Салқын' means cool/cold, which fits the context of a refreshing drink.
Choose the correct sentence:
Adjective + Noun + Verb is the standard order.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the core vocabulary words related to the phrase.
А: Далада өте ыстық! Б: Иә, жүр, ______ ______ ішейік.
If it's hot outside (ыстық), a cold drink (салқын сусын) is the logical choice.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsTechnically yes, but usually 'сусын' refers to non-alcoholic beverages. For beer, just say 'салқын сыра'.
It's closer to 'cool'. 'Суық' is the word for 'cold' (like the weather).
Say 'Мұзсыз салқын сусын'.
No, it covers juice, soda, traditional milk drinks, and more.
It's a cultural belief that hot tea helps the body cool down through sweating.
Салқын сусындар.
Yes, that means 'iced coffee' or 'cold coffee'.
Yes, it is perfectly fine, especially if it's hot outside.
Qymyz (mare's milk) or Shalap (watered-down yogurt).
It's a uvular stop, like a 'k' but produced further back in the throat.
Expressions liées
Шөл басу
similarTo quench thirst
Мұздай су
specialized formIce-cold water
Шай ішу
contrastTo drink tea
Сергіткіш сусын
similarRefreshing drink
