1.7 Simple Formal Commands

Kyrgyz verbs generally have a short stem and a lot of endings!  (Most Kyrgyz words have either case endings or conjugation.)  Here are some useful classroom/life commands.

Basic Formal Commands: 

Келиңиз. --  Come in.

Отуруңуз. -- Sit down.

Өтүңүз. -- Enter.

Кайталаңыз. --  Repeat. 

Окуңуз. -- Read/Study.

Жазыңыз. -- Write.

Угуңуз. -- Listen!

Которуңуз. -- Translate.

Күтүңүз.-- Wait!

1.6 Basic Greetings and Phrases

Саламатсызбы! -- Hello! (Formal)

Саламатчылык! -- Hello!  (Response)

Жакшы барыңыз! -- Happy trails!   (Good-bye to someone leaving.) 

Жакшы -- Good

Жаман -- Bad(ly)

Кандайсыз? -- How are you?  (Formal)

Кандайсың? -- How are you?  (Informal)

Жакшы калыңыз! -- Stay well. (To someone staying put as you leave. Also used with phone)

Жаман эмес -- Not bad.

Атыңыз ким? -- What is your name?

Менин атым... --  My name is...

Сизчи? --  And you?

Сиздин --Your (formal)

Кечиресиз. -- Excuse me.

Таанышканыма кубанычтамын. -- Nice to meet you.

(Ы)рахмат. -- Thank You

Эч нерсе эмес. -- Don't mention it. (De nada)