ешкі
eški
The English word 'goat' is ешкі (eški) in Kazakh. Wiktionary also lists теке (teke).
Meaning: animal (noun)
Ways to say it
| Kazakh | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| ешкі | eški |
| теке | teke |
The word refers to the animal (noun).
Which one should you use?
While ешкі is the general term for a goat, теке specifically refers to a male goat (billy goat).
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the general term ешкі plural, add the suffix –лер.
How do you pronounce it?
eški
Did you know?
- In Kazakh culture, goats are historically prized not just for meat but for their cashmere, which is essential for traditional winter clothing.
- The word теке for a male goat is an ancient term used in Old Uyghur, meaning this specific way of identifying a billy goat has remained unchanged for centuries.
Examples in context
- Менің әпкем кішкентай ешкі сатып алды.Menin äpskem kishkentay eshki satyp aldy.My sister bought a small goat.
- Ешкі шөп жеп жатыр.Eshki shöp jep jatyr.The goat is eating grass.
Example conversation
Arujan and Dauren are visiting a farm.
- Аружан AruzhanДаурен, мына ешкіні қарашы!Dauren, myna eshkini qarashy!Dauren, look at this goat!
- Даурен DaurenОл өте кішкентай екен.Ol öte kishkentay eken.It is very small.
- Аружан AruzhanОны сипап көргім келеді.Ony sipap körgim keledi.I want to try petting it.
- Даурен DaurenМұқият бол, ол секіруі мүмкін.Muqiyat bol, ol sekirui mümkin.Be careful, it might jump.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “goat” translations and entries ешкі, теке, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ешкі, теке, CC BY-SA 4.0.
