Glossary

ak jol! - have a save trip!

aksakal - "ak" –white, "sakal" – beard, refers to old respected men in communities, who served as advisors, judges, community leaders

aul - village

bai - a rich man, lord

boz ui - "grey house", a portable, round tent

chapan - a coat, overcoat

jygyt - young man

kalpak - a high-crowned cap made of felt

kalym - tradition that requires would be grooms to pay a bride price

shyrdak - embroidered carpet made of felt

tulpar - a winged horse