Translation of Kazakh word "не" to English
не
/ne/
Meaning
determinerAny one (of two).
How to use
Used to indicate that something is not present or does not exist. Fundamental vocabulary item in spoken Kazakh used across formal and informal registers.
🇬🇧 English
either
Example
Киноға барғыңыз келе ме, әлде үйде отырғыңыз келе ме?
Do you want to go to the movies or stay home?
Маған кофе немесе шай ұнайды.
I like either coffee or tea.
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Common phrases
- не де болса— not anywhere
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Frequency rank: #590 in Kazakh
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Kazakh word "не" mean?▼
The Kazakh word "не" means "either" in English.
How do you pronounce the Kazakh word "не"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "не"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Киноға барғыңыз келе ме, әлде үйде отырғыңыз келе ме?" (which translates as "Do you want to go to the movies or stay home?").
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