Translation of Kazakh word "ұят" to English
ұят
/ujɑt/
Meaning
NounAn uncomfortable or painful feeling due to recognition or consciousness of one's own impropriety or dishonor, or something being exposed that should have been kept private.
How to use
A deeply cultural concept in Kazakh society representing shame, disgrace, or loss of face. Often invoked with the phrase 'ұят болады' (it will be shameful).
🇬🇧 English
shame
Example
Өзінің жасаған дөрекі қылығы үшін оның беті қызарып, бойын ұят биледі.
His face flushed with shame over his own rude behavior.
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Common phrases
- ұятқа қалу— to be disgraced
- ұятсыз адам— shameless person
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Frequency rank: #985 in Kazakh
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What does the Kazakh word "ұят" mean?▼
The Kazakh word "ұят" means "shame" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Өзінің жасаған дөрекі қылығы үшін оның беті қызарып, бойын ұят биледі." (which translates as "His face flushed with shame over his own rude behavior.").
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