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-ли
verb
A suffix added to nouns to create adjectives that indicate having or containing the noun's meaning.

“кир (kir, “dirt”) + -ли (-li) → кирли (kirli, “dirty”)”

dirt + -li → dirty

Also means
  1. Forms adjectives denoting possession of a thing, containing a thing, with a thing etc.
  2. Forms adjectives denoting possession of a thing

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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K
kymis
noun
A precious shiny white metal often used for jewelry and coins.

“Kymis yuzik aldym.”

I bought a silver ring.

Also means
  1. Yañalif spelling of куьмис (kümis, “silver”)
  2. silver

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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А
авыр
adj
Used to describe an object that has a lot of weight.

“Бул авыр тас.”

This is a heavy stone.

Also means
  1. heavy

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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агарув
verb
To become pale or white in color.

“Танъ агарув баслады.”

Dawn began to turn white.

Also means
  1. to turn white
  2. whiten

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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агув
verb
The movement of a liquid, like water in a river, in a specific direction.

“Сув оьзенде агув этеди.”

The water flows in the river.

“Сув оьзенде агув.”

The water flows in the river.

Also means
  1. to flow

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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адас
noun
A person who has the same name as another person.

“Ол меним адасым.”

He is my namesake.

Also means
  1. namesake

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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азан
noun
The official call to prayer in Islam.

“Азан айтилды.”

The call to prayer was made.

“Азан айтылды.”

The adhan was called.

Also means
  1. adhan (call to prayer)
  2. adhan

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ай
noun
The natural satellite of the Earth that is visible in the night sky. It also refers to a period of time of approximately thirty days.

“Ай терек тобесинен коьринди.”

The moon appeared over the top of the tree.

Also means
  1. moon
  2. month

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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айван
noun
A living creature that is not a plant or human.

“Айван сув ишеди.”

The animal drinks water.

Also means
  1. animal

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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айран
noun
A traditional chilled yogurt-based beverage.

“Айран ишуге суык.”

The airan is cold to drink.

“Айран шөлді басады.”

Airan quenches thirst.

Also means
  1. airan

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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айтув
verb
To communicate information or state something verbally to another person.

“Ол маган шынлыкты айтты.”

He told me the truth.

Also means
  1. to speak
  2. tell

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ак
adj
Describes something that has the color of snow or milk.

“Ол ак ат.”

That is a white horse.

Also means
  1. white

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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аксав
verb
To walk with difficulty, typically because one leg is injured or painful.

“Ол аягын сыздап аксайды.”

He is limping because his leg hurts.

Also means
  1. to limp

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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аксак
adj
Describing someone who has difficulty walking because of an injury or defect in their leg or foot.

“Аксак киси барады.”

The lame man is walking.

Also means
  1. lame

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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алпыс
num
The number that is equal to six times ten.

“Ол алпыс ясында.”

He is sixty years old.

“Менде алпыс китап бар.”

I have sixty books.

Also means
  1. sixty

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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алты
num
The number that comes after five and before seven.

“Бу ерде алты алма бар.”

There are six apples here.

Also means
  1. six

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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алтын
noun
A valuable yellow metal that is rare and precious. It is often used to make jewelry and coins.

“Бул алтын сагат.”

This is a gold watch.

Also means
  1. gold

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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алув
verb
To grasp something or to accept something that is offered.

“Ол китапты алув керек.”

It is necessary to take the book.

Also means
  1. to take

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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амам
noun
A building or room for bathing.

“Бүгин мен амамға бараман.”

Today I am going to the bathhouse.

“Мен амамга бардым.”

I went to the bathhouse.

Also means
  1. bathhouse

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ана
noun
A woman in relation to her child or children.

“Меним анам жаксы.”

My mother is good.

“Мен анамды өте жақсы көремін.”

I love my mother very much.

Also means
  1. mother

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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арпа
noun
A common cereal grain used for food and animal feed.

“Арпа егинлери ости.”

The barley crops grew.

“Арпа ерте піседі.”

Barley ripens early.

Also means
  1. barley

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ат
noun
A large animal often used for riding or carrying heavy loads.

“Ат шабады.”

The horse is running.

“Ол ат жуйрик.”

That horse is fast.

Also means
  1. horse

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ата
noun
A word used to refer to one's father. It is a term of respect and affection.

“Меним атам - иги адам.”

My father is a good man.

“Меним атам - басшы.”

My father is a leader.

Also means
  1. father

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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атув
verb
This verb means to propel an object through the air or to fire a weapon.

“Ол допты атув этеди.”

He throws the ball.

“Ол тасты аты.”

He threw the stone.

Also means
  1. to throw
  2. shoot
  3. to throw, shoot

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ашув
verb
To remove a cover or make something accessible.

“Эсикти ашув керек.”

It is necessary to open the door.

“Есикни ашув керек.”

The door needs to be opened.

Also means
  1. to open

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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аьзир
adj
Prepared for immediate action or use.

“Биз сапарга аьзирмиз.”

We are ready for the trip.

Also means
  1. ready
  2. prepared

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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аькелуьв
verb
To carry or convey something to a place. It describes the action of moving an object toward the speaker or a specific location.

“Мен китапты аькелдим.”

I brought the book.

Also means
  1. to bring

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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аюв
noun
A large, heavy mammal with thick fur and sharp claws. Bears are known for eating both plants and animals.

“Аюв орманда узак аймагында яшайды.”

A bear lives in its large territory in the forest.

Also means
  1. bear

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ая
noun
The flat, inner, and concave part of the human hand.

“Ол аясын ашты.”

He opened his palm.

Also means
  1. palm (inner, concave part of hand)
  2. palm

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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аяк
noun
The lower part of the leg that touches the ground. It can also refer to the entire leg.

“Онын аягы авырта.”

His foot hurts.

Also means
  1. foot
  2. leg

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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аят
noun
A single verse from the Qur'an.

“Ол аятты окыды.”

He read the ayat.

Also means
  1. ayat, ayah (verse of the Qur'an)
  2. ayat

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Б
баа
noun
The amount of money required to buy something.

“Бу заттын баасы канша?”

What is the price of this item?

Also means
  1. price

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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баалы
adj
Something that costs a lot of money.

“Бу зат баалы.”

This item is expensive.

Also means
  1. pricey
  2. expensive

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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бав
noun
A narrow string or rope used for tying or binding things together.

“Ол бауды нык байлады.”

He tied the cord tightly.

Also means
  1. thin cord

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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бавыр
noun
A large organ in the body that cleans the blood and helps with digestion.

“Бавыр организм уьшин энъ маьнели органларды бири.”

The liver is one of the most important organs for the body.

“Бавыр тазалыгы ушин пайдали.”

The liver is useful for cleanliness/health.

Also means
  1. liver

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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базар
noun
A public place where people gather to buy and sell goods.

“Мен буьгин базарга бардым.”

I went to the market today.

Also means
  1. market
  2. town square

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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бай
adj
Having a lot of money or valuable possessions.

“Бай адам барына шукир этеди.”

A rich person is grateful for what they have.

Also means
  1. rich

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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бака
noun
A small tailless amphibian that typically hops.

“Суда бака отыр.”

A frog is sitting in the water.

Also means
  1. frog

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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бакша
noun
A piece of ground where vegetables, fruits, or plants are grown.

“Бакшада аш оьседи.”

Food grows in the garden.

Also means
  1. garden

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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бакыр
noun
A reddish-brown metal that is a good conductor of heat and electricity.

“Бул зат бакырдан жасалган.”

This item is made of copper.

Also means
  1. copper

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 8 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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