Explain a simple preference for your haircut.
How the language works
Şaşym means “my hair”; şaşymdy marks “my hair” as the specific object of an action. Azdap means “a little”; qatty means “a lot/strongly”. A negative request is qysqartpañyzşy — “please do not shorten it”.
Useful phrases
Read, recall the meaning and say it aloud. Then compare with the audio.
Şaşymdy azdap qysqartyñyzşy.
Please trim my hair a little.
Qatty qysqartpañyzşy.
Please do not cut too much off.
Osylai jaqsy.
This is good.
Şaşymdy juyp berıñızşı.
Please wash my hair.
Qanşa uaqyt kerek?
How long will it take?
Ainadan körsetıñızşı.
Please show me in the mirror.
Dialogue
Şaşyñyzdy qalai qiaiyn?
How would you like your hair cut?
Azdap qysqartyñyzşy. Qatty qysqartpañyzşy.
Please trim it a little. Not too much, please.
Osylai bola ma?
Is this all right?
İä, osylai jaqsy.
Yes, this is good.
Check your understanding
Choose an answer before opening the explanation. Then explain your choice.
1. Choose the correct translation: “Şaşymdy azdap qysqartyñyzşy.”
- Please trim my hair a little.
- Please do not cut too much off.
- Please show me in the mirror.
- This is good.
Answer and explanation
Please trim my hair a little.
Şaşymdy azdap qysqartyñyzşy. — Please trim my hair a little.
2. How do you say: “Please wash my hair.”?
- Qanşa uaqyt kerek?
- Şaşymdy juyp berıñızşı.
- Ainadan körsetıñızşı.
- Qatty qysqartpañyzşy.
Answer and explanation
Şaşymdy juyp berıñızşı.
Şaşymdy juyp berıñızşı. — Please wash my hair.
3. What does azdap mean?
- Tomorrow
- A little
- Completely
- Free of charge
Answer and explanation
A little
Azdap expresses a small degree or quantity.
Make it your own
Tell the hairdresser the length you want, then comment on the result.
- I stated my preference
- I said what to avoid
- I commented on the result
Example response
Şaşymdy azdap qysqartyñyzşy. Qatty qysqartpañyzşy. Ainadan körsetıñızşı. İä, osylai jaqsy. Raqmet!