Signification
Correcting a misconception
Contexte culturel
Directly saying 'You are wrong' (Сен қателесесің) is considered quite rude. 'Олай емес' is the polite alternative that preserves the relationship. In Kazakh business meetings, 'Олай емес' is often followed by a long explanation. It serves as a 'soft landing' for a disagreement. Children use 'Олай емес' with parents to explain themselves without sounding defiant. It is a respectful way to offer a different version of events. If a guest feels they are overstaying their welcome, the host will use 'Олай емес' to insist they stay longer, negating the guest's worry.
The 'Softener' Technique
Add 'Кешіріңіз' (Excuse me) before 'Олай емес' to make your correction sound even more professional and polite.
Don't Overuse
If you use 'Олай емес' for every single thing, you might sound argumentative. Use it only when a correction is actually needed.
Signification
Correcting a misconception
The 'Softener' Technique
Add 'Кешіріңіз' (Excuse me) before 'Олай емес' to make your correction sound even more professional and polite.
Don't Overuse
If you use 'Олай емес' for every single thing, you might sound argumentative. Use it only when a correction is actually needed.
Body Language
A slight tilt of the head or a small smile while saying this phrase helps convey that you are being helpful, not confrontational.
Teste-toi
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
— Сеніңше, бұл жұмыс қиын ба? — Жоқ, ___, ол өте оңай.
'Олай емес' is the standard way to correct an assumption about difficulty.
Which response is the most polite way to correct someone?
Someone says: 'You look like you are in a hurry.' You are not.
'Олай емес' is softer and more natural than 'You are wrong' or a blunt 'No'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: A friend thinks you don't like the gift they gave you.
Use 'Олай емес' to reassure them that their assumption is wrong.
Complete the formal correction.
Бастық: 'Біздің жоспарымыз сәтсіз болды.' Сіз: 'Кешіріңіз, бірақ ___, біз мақсатымызға жеттік.'
'Олай емес' is appropriate for correcting a general statement about a situation.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercices— Сеніңше, бұл жұмыс қиын ба? — Жоқ, ___, ол өте оңай.
'Олай емес' is the standard way to correct an assumption about difficulty.
Someone says: 'You look like you are in a hurry.' You are not.
'Олай емес' is softer and more natural than 'You are wrong' or a blunt 'No'.
Situation: A friend thinks you don't like the gift they gave you.
Use 'Олай емес' to reassure them that their assumption is wrong.
Бастық: 'Біздің жоспарымыз сәтсіз болды.' Сіз: 'Кешіріңіз, бірақ ___, біз мақсатымызға жеттік.'
'Олай емес' is appropriate for correcting a general statement about a situation.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, 'емес' cannot stand alone as a full sentence. You must say 'Олай емес' or 'Жоқ, емес'.
Yes, it is very appropriate for professional settings as it is a neutral and polite way to correct information.
'Қате' means 'Wrong' or 'Error'. 'Олай емес' is a full expression meaning 'It's not like that'. 'Қате' is more blunt.
You add the personal ending: 'Мен олай емеспін'.
Not usually. For 'It's not that way (direction)', use 'Ол жақ емес'.
Yes, it is very common in journalism and literature to present opposing views.
No, it is a standard, neutral expression. However, adding 'қой' at the end makes it informal.
Yes. 'Олай емес, бағасы 500 теңге' is perfectly natural.
You can say 'Олай емес сияқты' (It seems it's not like that) or 'Олай емес-ау'.
Yes, equivalents exist in Turkish (Öyle değil) and Kyrgyz (Андай эмес).
Expressions liées
Ондай емес
similarNot like that (quality/type)
Бұлай емес
similarNot like this
Олай болмайды
builds onIt shouldn't be like that / That's not allowed
Жоқ
contrastNo
