Translation of Kazakh word "қиын" to English
қиын
/qiɯn/
Meaning
AdjectiveSolid and firm. Resistant to pressure; difficult to break, cut, or penetrate.
How to use
The word 'қиын' can have different meanings depending on the context, such as 'hard' or 'difficult'. Fundamental vocabulary item in spoken Kazakh used across formal and informal registers.
🇬🇧 English
hard
Example
Жұмыс ауыр
Work is hard
Тас қатты
Stone is hard
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Common phrases
- қиын жұмыс— hard work
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Frequency rank: #293 in Kazakh
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What does the Kazakh word "қиын" mean?▼
The Kazakh word "қиын" means "hard" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Жұмыс ауыр" (which translates as "Work is hard").
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