Feelings

1. Қуаныштымын

   Quanyshtymyn

   I am glad

   Usage

   Show it on hearing good news or in response to hospitality; safe with anyone

2. Бақыттымын

   Baqyttymyn

   I am happy

   Usage

   It describes contentment with life rather than a passing mood — good for summing up a trip

3. Күлкілі

   Külkili

   Funny

   Usage

   For a joke or a situation; aimed at a person it can sound like calling them ridiculous

4. Асыға күтіп жүрмін

   Asyğa kütip jürmin

   I am looking forward to it

   Usage

   About something coming up; a warm reply to someone who has invited you

5. Мақтан тұтамын

   Maqtan tūtamyn

   I am proud

   Usage

   It expresses pride in something; to praise someone say Сені мақтан тұтамын — I am proud of you

6. Тынышталдым

   Tynyshtaldym

   I feel relieved

   Usage

   Show it when a worry lifts — a lost item found, arriving safely

7. Мен сені сүйемін

   Men seni süyemin

   I love you

   Usage

   For someone close; not for elders or strangers. The polite form is Мен сізді сүйемін

8. Маған ұнайды

   Mağan ūnaydy

   I like it

   Usage

   For food, music, scenery. Said about a person it hints at romance, so keep it to things

9. Сені сағындым

   Seni sağyndym

   I miss you

   Usage

   For someone close; with an elder use Сізді сағындым. Show it when parting or meeting again

10. Мен мұңдымын

    Men mūñdymyn

    I am sad

    Usage

    A gentle way to say you are down; usable with anyone

11. Өкінішті

    Ökinishti

    What a pity

    Usage

    A one-word reaction when plans fall through; polite with anyone

12. Көңілім қалды

    Köñilim qaldy

    I am disappointed

    Usage

    Literally "my heart was left behind" — the set phrase for dashed expectations. It can sound accusing, so aim it at the situation

13. Жалғызсырап жүрмін

    Jalğyzsyrap jürmin

    I feel lonely

    Usage

    For feeling alone while travelling; better shown only to someone you have got to know

14. Ашуландым

    Ashulandym

    I am angry

    Usage

    A strong statement — save it for real trouble such as a fare dispute, to state the problem without insulting anyone

15. Жүйкеме тиді

    Jüykeme tidi

    It is getting on my nerves

    Usage

    Literally "it touched my nerves". Pointed at a person it stings, so aim it at the situation

16. Қорқамын

    Qorqamyn

    I am scared

    Usage

    For a concrete fear — heights, dogs, a dark road — and as a cue to ask someone to walk with you

17. Таң қалдым

    Tañ qaldym

    I am surprised

    Usage

    Neutral — it covers pleasant and unpleasant surprise alike, and is safe with anyone

18. Алаңдап тұрмын

    Alañdap tūrmyn

    I am worried

    Usage

    For anxiety about luggage, time, or your health; it works as a lead-in to asking for help

19. Күйзеліп жүрмін

    Küyzelip jürmin

    I am stressed

    Usage

    Show it as your reason when asking for a break or a quiet seat; it is a confiding tone, for people you know

20. Ұялдым

    Ūyaldym

    I am embarrassed

    Usage

    After a slip-up, or when you feel you are imposing on a host — in the latter case it sounds polite

21. Жалықтым

    Jalyqtym

    I am bored

    Usage

    For a long wait. Do not aim it at someone who is showing you around

22. Шаршадым

    Sharshadym

    I am tired

    Usage

    A polite way to signal you want to wrap up sightseeing; safe with anyone

23. Ұйқым келіп тұр

    Ūyqym kelip tūr

    I am sleepy

    Usage

    A reason to excuse yourself on a night train or at a long dinner

24. Мен жақсымын

    Men jaqsymyn

    I am fine

    Usage

    The standard answer to Қалыңыз қалай? — how are you. Safe with anyone

25. Өзімді нашар сезініп тұрмын

    Özimdi nashar sezinip tūrmyn

    I feel unwell

    Usage

    Show it as is at a clinic or your lodging; combine it with a card from the Body Parts category to point out where

26. Ризамын

    Rizamyn

    I am grateful

    Usage

    Heavier than Рахмет; good to show to someone who has really helped you, as you part

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