Significado
To make a promise
Contexto cultural
The 'Batyr' (hero) tradition emphasizes that a true man never goes back on his word. Breaking a promise is seen as a loss of 'Bet' (face). Hospitality often involves 'сөз беру' where a guest is formally invited to give a blessing (бата) to the host's home. In Kazakh corporate culture, 'сөз беру' is used strictly according to hierarchy. The highest-ranking person usually gives the floor to others. Aytys (poetic duel) is a tradition where poets are 'given the word' to compete in wit and wisdom.
The 'Floor' Rule
If you are at a Kazakh dinner, don't just start talking. Wait for the host to 'сөз беру' to you.
Don't Over-promise
Kazakhs take 'сөз' very seriously. Only use this if you really mean it.
Significado
To make a promise
The 'Floor' Rule
If you are at a Kazakh dinner, don't just start talking. Wait for the host to 'сөз беру' to you.
Don't Over-promise
Kazakhs take 'сөз' very seriously. Only use this if you really mean it.
Grammar Hack
Always remember: [Who you promise to] + [GA/GE] + Сөз беру.
Teste-se
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'сөз беру'.
Мен саған ертең көмектесуге ___ ___.
The subject is 'Мен' (I), so the verb must be in the first person singular present/future form.
Which sentence means 'The teacher gave the floor to the student'?
Choose the correct translation:
The recipient 'student' must be in the dative case (-ға).
Complete the dialogue.
A: Сен кешікпейсің бе? B: Жоқ, уайымдама, мен саған ___ ___.
In this context, B is making a promise not to be late.
Match the usage of 'сөз беру' to the situation.
Situation: A wedding host introducing a guest.
In formal events, it is used to manage who speaks next.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosМен саған ертең көмектесуге ___ ___.
The subject is 'Мен' (I), so the verb must be in the first person singular present/future form.
Choose the correct translation:
The recipient 'student' must be in the dative case (-ға).
A: Сен кешікпейсің бе? B: Жоқ, уайымдама, мен саған ___ ___.
In this context, B is making a promise not to be late.
Situation: A wedding host introducing a guest.
In formal events, it is used to manage who speaks next.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
4 perguntasIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your little brother.
No, that is 'сөз сөйлеу'. 'Сөз беру' is the act of *allowing* someone to speak.
'Уәде' is a loanword from Arabic specifically for 'promise'. 'Сөз' is the native Kazakh word for 'word'. They are used interchangeably for promising.
You say 'Сөзімде тұрмадым' (I didn't stand by my word) or 'Сөзімнен тайдым'.
Frases relacionadas
Уәде беру
synonymTo promise
Сөзінде тұру
builds onTo keep one's word
Сөзден таю
contrastTo break a promise
Ант беру
specialized formTo take an oath
