Kazakh

Kazakh Proverbs in Russian

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Russian Proverbs from Kazakhstan “Больше дела — меньше слов. Translation: More action, fewer words. Meaning: Focus on doing, not talking — important for Kazakh rural communities. “В степи и одна юрта — город. Translation: In the steppe, even one yurt is a city. Meaning: In wide open spaces like Kazakhstan’s, even small things mean a … Read more

Kazakh Proverbs

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Қойға туылмаса, аққұлар бар. Translation: If you don’t throw it to the wolves, there will be foxes. Meaning: If you don’t take risks, risks will still come after you. Ағаш тамырымен, адам досымен мықты. Translation: A tree is strong with its roots, a man is strong with his friends. Meaning: Community and relationships are the … Read more