Chapter in 30 Seconds
Master the art of pointing out objects near and far to navigate Kazakh conversations with precision.
- Distinguish between objects close to you and those further away.
- Use demonstratives as standalone subjects or to describe specific nouns.
- Apply the three-way distance system unique to Central Asian languages.
学べること
Pointing to things near and far. Using 'this', 'that', and 'those' correctly.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:
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By the end you will be able to correctly identify objects using 'bül' (this) and 'ol' (that) in a room.
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By the end you will be able to modify nouns with demonstrative adjectives to create specific phrases like 'this apple'.
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By the end you will be able to differentiate between 'sol' (that near you) and 'ana' (that far away).
ヒントとコツ (4)
Use the context
Keep it simple
Use your hand
Use your hands
重要な語彙 (7)
Real-World Preview
At the Green Bazaar
Review Summary
- [Demonstrative] + [Noun/Predicate]
- [Demonstrative] + Noun
- Near -> Mid -> Far
- Stem Change + Case Suffix
よくある間違い
When used as an adjective, the demonstrative does not take the plural suffix; only the noun does.
The demonstrative 'Бұл' changes its stem to 'Мұн-' before adding case suffixes.
Kazakh is very strict about the physical distance between the speaker and the object.
このチャプターのルール (4)
Next Steps
You've just unlocked a huge part of daily Kazakh! Being able to specify exactly what you mean makes you much more confident in shops and streets. Керемет (Excellent)!
Label your room
Describe a photo using 3 distances
クイック練習 (10)
___ – mening kitap.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Spatial Deixis
___ кітап менікі (This book is mine).
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Demonstrative Adjectives
Find and fix the mistake:
Ол - менің қаламым (holding it).
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Demonstrative Usage
___ кітапты кеше оқыдым.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Demonstrative Pronouns
___ - тау (far away).
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Demonstrative Usage
___ адамдарды танисың ба?
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Demonstrative Pronouns
___ - менің үйім (near).
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Demonstrative Usage
___ – taу (far away).
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Spatial Deixis
Find and fix the mistake:
Бұлы кітап қызық.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Demonstrative Pronouns
___ себепті мен кешіктім.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Demonstrative Pronouns
Score: /10