Translation of Kazakh word "қарсы" to English
қарсы
/qɑrsɯ/
Meaning
PrepositionIn a contrary direction to.
How to use
Postposition and adjective meaning 'against', 'opposite', or 'counter'. When used postpositionally, it requires the preceding word in the Dative case (-ға/-ге, -қа/-ке).
🇬🇧 English
against
Example
Команда қарсыластарына қарсы ойнады.
The team played against their rivals.
Заң қоғамдық орындарда темекі шегуге тыйым салады.
The law is against smoking in public places.
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Common phrases
- желге қарсы— against the wind
- заңға қарсы— against the law
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Frequency rank: #554 in Kazakh
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The Kazakh word "қарсы" means "against" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Команда қарсыластарына қарсы ойнады." (which translates as "The team played against their rivals.").
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