Planning Phrases
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use the -maqshy/-mekshi suffix to express your plans or intentions for the near future.
- Add -maqshy/-mekshi to the verb stem based on vowel harmony.
- Use 'men' (I) + verb-suffix + 'myn' to say 'I plan to...'.
- For negatives, add the negative suffix -ma/-me before the planning suffix.
Meanings
This structure expresses a firm intention or a planned action in the future.
Personal Plan
Expressing what you intend to do personally.
“Men kitap oqymaqshymyn.”
“Biz kino kormekshimiz.”
Imminent Action
Something about to happen or planned for the immediate future.
“Ol ketpekshi.”
“Olar bizdi kutpekshi.”
Conjugation of 'Barmaqshy' (To plan to go)
| Person | Affirmative | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| I (Men) | Barmaqshymyn | Barmaqshy emespin | Barmaqshymyn ba? |
| You (Sen) | Barmaqshysyn | Barmaqshy emessin | Barmaqshysyn ba? |
| He/She (Ol) | Barmaqshy | Barmaqshy emes | Barmaqshy ma? |
| We (Biz) | Barmaqshymyz | Barmaqshy emespiz | Barmaqshymyz ba? |
| You (Siz) | Barmaqshysyz | Barmaqshy emessiz | Barmaqshysyz ba? |
| They (Olar) | Barmaqshy | Barmaqshy emes | Barmaqshy ma? |
Reference Table
| Form | Structure | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Affirmative | Stem + maqshy/mekshi + Copula | Men kelmekshimin |
| Negative | Stem + maqshy/mekshi + emes + Copula | Men kelmekshi emespin |
| Question | Stem + maqshy/mekshi + ba/be? | Sen kelmekshisin be? |
| Past Intent | Stem + maqshy/mekshi + edim | Men kelmekshi edim |
Spectre de formalité
Men jinalyska barmakshymyn. (Professional meeting)
Men jinalyska barmakshymyn. (Professional meeting)
Jinalyska barmakshymyn. (Professional meeting)
Jinalyska baram. (Professional meeting)
Planning Phrases Concept Map
Usage
- Personal Plans Personal plans
- Scheduled Events Scheduled events
Harmony
- Hard Vowels Use -maqshy
- Soft Vowels Use -mekshi
Examples by Level
Men barmaqshymyn.
I plan to go.
Ol kelmekshi.
He plans to come.
Biz oqymaqshymyz.
We plan to study.
Sen ne istemekshisin?
What do you plan to do?
Men erteng kitap oqymaqshymyn.
I plan to read a book tomorrow.
Olar bizben birge kelmekshi.
They plan to come with us.
Sen bul jerden ketpekshisin be?
Do you plan to leave from here?
Biz bul jumysty bitirmekshimiz.
We plan to finish this work.
Ol ozi sheshim qabyldamaqshy.
He plans to make the decision himself.
Biz kelesi aptada saparga shyqpaqshymyz.
We plan to go on a trip next week.
Sizder bizge qosylmaqshysyzdar ma?
Do you plan to join us?
Men ogan aytpaqshy emespin.
I do not plan to tell him.
Kompaniya jana jobany iske qospaqshy.
The company plans to launch a new project.
Olar ozderinin keleshegin josparlamaqshy.
They plan to plan their future.
Men sizben kezdespekshi edim.
I was planning to meet with you.
Jastar oz elin damytpaqshy.
The youth plan to develop their country.
Ol ozinin barlyk baylygyn qayyrymdylykka jumsamaqshy.
He plans to spend all his wealth on charity.
Biz osy masele boyynsha talqylau uymdastyrmaqshymyz.
We plan to organize a discussion on this issue.
Ol ozinin qatelikterin tuzetpekshi.
He intends to correct his mistakes.
Olar barlyk qiyndyqtardy jenbekshi.
They intend to overcome all difficulties.
Ghalymdar jana zertteu jurgizbekshi.
Scientists intend to conduct new research.
Ol ozinin omirlik ustanyp kelgen qagidalaryn ozgertpekshi.
He intends to change the principles he has followed all his life.
Biz osy qujatty tolyqtay zerdelemekshimiz.
We intend to fully analyze this document.
Olar ozderinin mdenietin saqtap qalmaqshy.
They intend to preserve their culture.
Easily Confused
Both refer to the future, but -ar/-er is for general facts or predictions.
Both can be used for near-future actions.
Learners often use the present form for past intentions.
Erreurs courantes
Men barmaqshy
Men barmaqshymyn
Men kelmaqshymyn
Men kelmekshimin
Men barmaqshy emes
Men barmaqshy emespin
Men barmaqshy-myn
Men barmaqshymyn
Ol barmaqshysyn
Ol barmaqshy
Biz barmaqshy emes
Biz barmaqshy emespiz
Sen barmaqshy ba?
Sen barmaqshysyn ba?
Men barmaqshy edim
Men barmaqshymyn
Ol barmaqshy bolmaqshy
Ol barmaqshy
Biz barmaqshy bolamyz
Biz barmaqshymyz
Ol barmaqshy dep aitty
Ol barmaqshy ekenin aitty
Men barmaqshy bolyp turmyn
Men barmaqshymyn
Olar barmaqshy emes ediler
Olar barmaqshy emes edi
Biz barmaqshy bolyp jatyrmyz
Biz barmaqshymyz
Sentence Patterns
Men ___ maqshymyn.
Sen ___ mekshisin be?
Biz ___ maqshymyz.
Olar ___ mekshi emes.
Real World Usage
Men sagan habarlaspaqshymyn.
Men osy kompaniyada jumys istemekshimin.
Biz Astana-ga barmakshymyz.
Jana jobamdy bastamaqshymyn!
Men osy tamaqty almaqshymyn.
Men zertteuimdi qorgamaqshymyn.
Vowel Harmony
Don't forget the copula
Past intent
Politeness
Smart Tips
Use -maqshy instead of the simple future tense.
Always use the intentional form.
Use the negative form.
Add 'edim'.
Prononciation
Vowel Harmony
Ensure the suffix matches the last vowel of the stem.
Question intonation
Sen barmaqshysyn ba? ↑
Rising pitch at the end for questions.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Think of 'Maqshy' as 'Make-a-plan'. If you want to make a plan, use -maqshy.
Visual Association
Imagine a person holding a calendar with a big red circle on a future date, pointing at it and saying '-maqshy'.
Rhyme
To show your plan, use -maqshy or -mekshi, it's the best way to say what you'll be.
Story
Aiman wants to visit her friend. She says, 'Men barmakshymyn' (I plan to go). She packs her bag. She is ready to go.
Word Web
Défi
Write down 3 things you plan to do tomorrow using the -maqshy/-mekshi form.
Notes culturelles
In Kazakh culture, stating your plans clearly is seen as a sign of respect and reliability.
The construction is derived from the Turkic verbal noun -maq/-mek (to do) and the agentive suffix -shy/-shi (doer).
Conversation Starters
Erteng ne istemekshisin?
Kelesi demalysta qayda barmakshysyn?
Bul jumysty qashan bitirmekshisin?
Bolashaqta qanday mamandyq iyesi bolmaqshysyn?
Journal Prompts
Test Yourself
Men erteng oqy____.
Which is correct?
Find and fix the mistake:
Men kelmaqshymyn.
Biz / Astana / barmaqshy
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Jaz (to write)
A: Erteng ne istemekshisin? B: ___.
Men barmaqshymyn.
Score: /8
Exercices pratiques
8 exercisesMen erteng oqy____.
Which is correct?
Find and fix the mistake:
Men kelmaqshymyn.
Biz / Astana / barmaqshy
Match: Bar, Kel, Oqy
Jaz (to write)
A: Erteng ne istemekshisin? B: ___.
Men barmaqshymyn.
Score: /8
FAQ (8)
Yes, it implies a firm plan.
The vowel harmony is determined by the last vowel of the stem.
It is neutral and used in all contexts.
It indicates the person (I, you, we).
Yes, 'bolmaqshymyn' means 'I plan to be'.
Yes, 'baramyn' is simple future, 'barmaqshymyn' is intentional.
Add 'edim' (e.g., 'barmaqshy edim').
The form is standard across all Kazakh dialects.
In Other Languages
Ir a + infinitive
Kazakh is agglutinative, Spanish is analytic.
Aller + infinitive
Kazakh suffix is more concise.
Vorhaben zu...
Kazakh is a single word.
~tsumori desu
Japanese is a particle, Kazakh is a suffix.
Anwi an...
Arabic is a verb-based structure.
打算 (dǎsuàn)
Chinese is a verb, Kazakh is a suffix.
