Translation of Kazakh word "өзі" to English
өзі
/œzi/
Meaning
NounHer; the female object of a verb or preposition that also appears as the subject.
How to use
When used as a noun, 'өзі' is often used to indicate the female object of a verb or preposition, as in 'Оны өзі көрдім' (I saw her). 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
herself
Example
Ол торт жасауға көмектесті.
She helped herself to a piece of cake.
Фильмде актриса өзін ойнады.
The actress played herself in the movie.
Your personal vocabulary
🦊 Use this word in a live AI conversationCommon phrases
- өзі шешті— decided by herself
- Ол торт жасауға көмектесті.— She helped herself to a piece of cake.
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What does the Kazakh word "өзі" mean?▼
The Kazakh word "өзі" means "herself" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ол торт жасауға көмектесті." (which translates as "She helped herself to a piece of cake.").
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