Introduction to Question Formation in Қазақша
In the Қазақша language, forming questions is a fun and interesting part of learning. Just like in English, questions help us find out more about the world.
Important Points
- Кім? (Who?)
- Не? (What?)
- Қайда? (Where?)
- Қашан? (When?)
- Неге? (Why?)
- Қалай? (How?)
These words are used at the beginning of a question to ask about specific information.
Examples
- Кім келді? (Who came?)
- Не істеп жатырсың? (What are you doing?)
- Қайда барасың? (Where are you going?)
In Қазақша, yes/no questions are often formed by adding the particle 'ма/ме/ба/бе' to the end of a sentence.
Examples
- Сен мектепке барасың ба? (Are you going to school?)
- Ол үйде ме? (Is he/she at home?)
Using Intonation for Questions
Sometimes, questions can be formed just by changing the tone of your voice at the end of a sentence, making it sound like a question.
Examples
- Сен келесің? (You are coming?)
- Біз барамыз? (We are going?)
Question Formation with Verbs
When forming questions with verbs, the structure can change a little. It's important to pay attention to the verb endings and particles.
Examples
- Сен не істеп жатырсың? (What are you doing?)
- Олар қайда барады? (Where are they going?)