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In this paper, some examples from Kazakh legends which are called as 'ertegi' in Kazakh Turkish, are given. Before this, some information about Kazakh Turks and today's Kazakhstan is reported. Then, the phonetic and morphological tongue characteristics of Kazakh Turkish which is the 'Northwest' sector of Turkish language, are attmpted to be showed. Whilst these are given, Kazakh Turkish is compared to Turkey Turkish and also Old Turkish. Some examples are presented to reveal these characteristics. Firstly, trascnption of the legends which used animal characters and are written for children to teach some lessons and give advice, is introduced. Then, their translation into Turkey Turkish is presented. The translation is generally word by word but, in some places it ıs in the free style in order to ensure successful narration

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