әдемі
ädemi/ædeˈmɘ/
The Kazakh word for beautiful is әдемі (ädemi). Wiktionary also lists әсем (äsem) and сұлу (suluw).
Meaning: attractive (adj)
Ways to say it
| Kazakh | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| әдемі | ädemi | /ædeˈmɘ/ |
| әсем | äsem | |
| сұлу | suluw |
In Kazakh, you can express that something is very beautiful by placing the adverb өте before the adjective, resulting in the phrase өте әдемі.
Which one should you use?
While әдемі is the most common and versatile word for beautiful or pretty and can be used for people, objects and scenery, other options exist for specific contexts. Әсем is a more poetic or literary term that often implies something is decorative, ornate or aesthetically pleasing in an artistic sense. For describing natural beauty or landscapes in a formal way, the word көркем is used.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is ädemi and the IPA is /ædeˈmɘ/.
Did you know?
- The word әдемі has a surprising connection to humanity, as it is thought to stem from the Arabic word for 'human' or 'of Adam'.
- The term сұлу is etymologically linked to the concept of being 'clean' or 'noble' in ancient Turkic dialects.
- The term сұлу can be used as a noun in certain poetic contexts to refer to a 'beauty' or a beautiful woman.
Examples in context
- Ол ең әдемі әйел.She's the most beautiful woman.This sentence demonstrates how to use әдемі to describe a woman.Tatoeba #6887567 by tokipona, translation #1845236 by Shishir
- Бұл кісі әдемі!This person is beautiful!
- Сенің жаңа үйің әдемі екен.Senin jañy üinіñ ädemi eken.Your new house is beautiful.
Example conversation
Aigul and Berik are looking at a painting in a gallery.
- Айгуль AigulБерік, мына суретке қарашы!Berik, myna suretke qarashy!Berik, look at this painting!
- Берик BerikИә, бұл өте әдемі шынымен.İä, bul öte ädemi shynymen.Yes, this is truly very beautiful.
- Айгуль AigulТүстері маған ұнайды.Tüsteri mağan unaıdy.I like the colors.
- Берик BerikМен де солай ойлаймын, Айгүл.Men de solaı oilaıman, Aigül.I think so too, Aigul.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “beautiful” translations and entries әдемі, әсем, сұлу, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries сұлу, әдемі, әсем, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
