Translation of Kazakh word "керек" to English
керек
/kerek/
Meaning
Verbsimple past of shall.
How to use
Modal requiring a non-finite verb form. Follows Kazakh soft-vowel (жіңішке) vowel harmony in suffixation (plural: -лер/-дер/-тер, case suffixes: -ге/-ке/-де/-тен). Standard vocabulary item widely used in conversational and written Kazakh.
🇬🇧 English
should
Example
Сіз тырысуыңыз керек.
You should try.
Мен баруым керек.
I should go.
Your personal vocabulary
🦊 Use this word in a live AI conversationCommon phrases
- бару керек— must go / need to go
- Сіз тырысуыңыз керек.— You should try.
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What does the Kazakh word "керек" mean?▼
The Kazakh word "керек" means "should" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Сіз тырысуыңыз керек." (which translates as "You should try.").
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