жоқ
joq/(d)ʑoq/
The English word 'no' is expressed in Kazakh as жоқ (joq).
жоқ is used to show disagreement or negation as a particle. It can also function as a verb meaning 'there is no', 'there is not' or 'to not exist'.
Meaning: used to show disagreement or negation (particle)
Which one should you use?
Unlike the English 'no' which can be a simple particle, жоқ also functions as a verb meaning 'there is not' or 'to not exist'.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
When used to indicate the absence of something, жоқ is often used in conjunction with the possessive form of the noun to indicate 'not having' something.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /(d)ʑoq/.
Did you know?
- The word жоқ is etymologically related to the Kazakh verb жою, which means 'to destroy' or 'to annihilate', reflecting the idea of something being made 'not to be'.
- In some Kazakh contexts, a polite 'no' might be expressed by avoiding the word жоқ entirely and instead using a phrase that implies the impossibility of the request.
- The word жоқ can be used in a repetitive form to emphasize a strong or stubborn refusal, which changes the emotional weight of the negation.
Examples in context
- Жоқ, сенің есің ауыспаған.No, you are not crazy.This sentence uses жоқ to show disagreement.Tatoeba #5375985 by abylay, translation #5375749 by Hybrid
- Германияда Уолмарт жоқ.There are no Walmarts in Germany.This sentence uses жоқ to express that something does not exist in a location.Tatoeba #5375969 by abylay, translation #5375848 by Hybrid
- Оның ақшасы жоқ екен.She had no money.This sentence uses жоқ to indicate the absence of money.Tatoeba #3835514 by Lehceler, translation #2330219 by Hybrid
- 7 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Nurlan asks Aigul if she is hungry.
- Нурлан NurlanСен қарсысың ба?Sen qarsysyñ ba?Do you disagree?
- Айгуль AigulЖоқ, мен келісемін.Joq, men kelisemin.No, I agree.
- Нурлан NurlanСен шаршадың ба, Айгүл?Sen sharshadyñ ba, Aigül?Are you tired, Aigul?
- Айгуль AigulЖоқ, мен жақсымын.Joq, men jaqsymyn.No, I am fine.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “no” translations and entries жоқ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries жоқ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
