Signification
Admitting a mistake
Contexte culturel
Admitting a mistake is often followed by a promise to fix it. It's not just about the words, but the 'іс-әрекет' (action) that follows. In Kazakh business, 'face' is important, but so is competence. Admitting a technical mistake quickly is seen as more competent than hiding it and letting it grow. When speaking to elders (Aksakals), admitting a mistake should be done with a slight bow or a respectful tone to show 'кішіпейілділік' (humility). On Kazakh social media, 'қателестім' is often used in 'story' apologies or when a influencer posts wrong info, often accompanied by a humble explanation.
The 'Oops' Particle
Add 'Ой' (Oy) before 'Қателестім' to sound more natural and spontaneous.
Don't over-apologize
In Kazakh culture, saying 'Қателестім' once is enough. Over-repeating it can make you seem weak or insincere.
Signification
Admitting a mistake
The 'Oops' Particle
Add 'Ой' (Oy) before 'Қателестім' to sound more natural and spontaneous.
Don't over-apologize
In Kazakh culture, saying 'Қателестім' once is enough. Over-repeating it can make you seem weak or insincere.
Humility is Key
Using this phrase shows you are 'кішіпейіл' (humble), a highly valued trait.
Teste-toi
Choose the correct form for 'I made a mistake'.
Мен кеше ____.
The first person singular ('I') requires the '-м' suffix.
Fill in the missing word to say 'If I'm not mistaken'.
____, бұл біздің аялдама.
'Қателеспесем' is the standard way to say 'If I'm not mistaken'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You dialed the wrong phone number.
'Нөмірден' refers to the phone number.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Бүгін дүйсенбі ме? B: Жоқ, бүгін сейсенбі. A: Ой, ____.
The speaker realized they had the wrong day of the week.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Apology vs. Admission
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesМен кеше ____.
The first person singular ('I') requires the '-м' suffix.
____, бұл біздің аялдама.
'Қателеспесем' is the standard way to say 'If I'm not mistaken'.
You dialed the wrong phone number.
'Нөмірден' refers to the phone number.
A: Бүгін дүйсенбі ме? B: Жоқ, бүгін сейсенбі. A: Ой, ____.
The speaker realized they had the wrong day of the week.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, it's perfectly neutral. For a more casual 'oops', you can say 'Қателесіп кеттім'.
No, use 'Кешіріңіз' (Excuse me) for physical accidents.
'Қателестім' is a general error. 'Жаңылыстым' is more about being confused or mixing things up.
You can say 'Қатты қателестім' (I was very mistaken).
No, it sounds like you are taking responsibility. It's a very honest word.
Yes, if you are the one who made the mistake. 'Қателесті' means 'He/she made a mistake'.
Yes, if you are asked about a time you failed, starting with 'Мен сол кезде қателестім' is very professional.
There isn't a single word, but you could say 'Менікі дұрыс' (I am right).
Yes, many Kazakh pop songs about regret use this word.
You say 'Қателеспе!' (informal) or 'Қателеспеңіз!' (formal).
Expressions liées
Кешіріңіз
similarExcuse me / Sorry
Жаңылыстым
synonymI got confused / I tripped up
Айып етпеңіз
similarDon't find fault / My apologies
Қателік
builds onA mistake (noun)
Түзеу
contrastTo correct / To fix
