Meaning of екен | Babel Free
Definitions
- Evidential marker; gives the impression of surprise or indicates that the speaker didn't witness the action himself: apparently, evidently, seems that
- In interrogative sentences, it shows the speaker's interest.
Examples
“Ол сені түсінбеген екен.”
He didn't understand you, apparently.
“Жан өзенге барған екен, бірақ су суық екен.”
Zhan went to a river, apparently, but the water was cold.
“Кезектің соңы кім екен?”
Who's last in line?
“Бұл оның күйеуі ме екен?”
Is it his husband?
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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