المعنى
Used when someone is going to sleep or leaving.
خلفية ثقافية
It is common to say this phrase even to people you don't know well if you are parting in the evening. It shows you are a 'соёлтой' (cultured/polite) person. Rest is seen as a way to gather 'energy' (эрч хүч). A person who doesn't rest well is thought to have low 'wind-horse' (хийморь). In Facebook and Messenger, it's common to send 'sticker' images of a moon or a sleeping bear with the text 'Сайхан амраарай'. When a guest leaves, the host must walk them to the door and say this phrase. It's considered rude to let someone leave without a well-wish for their rest.
The 'n' is silent-ish
In 'Сайхан', the final 'n' is often nasalized and very soft in rapid speech.
Don't say it at 10 AM
Unless someone is going to work a night shift and is going home to sleep, it sounds very confusing in the morning.
المعنى
Used when someone is going to sleep or leaving.
The 'n' is silent-ish
In 'Сайхан', the final 'n' is often nasalized and very soft in rapid speech.
Don't say it at 10 AM
Unless someone is going to work a night shift and is going home to sleep, it sounds very confusing in the morning.
Add 'даа' for warmth
If you want to sound like a native speaker who cares, always add 'даа' when talking to friends.
The Morning Follow-up
Always ask 'Сайхан амрав уу?' the next morning. It completes the social cycle.
اختبر نفسك
Complete the phrase to wish someone a good night.
Сайхан ________.
'Амраарай' is the correct polite imperative form of 'to rest'.
In which situation would you say 'Сайхан амраарай'?
Choose the correct context:
It is a farewell used in the evening or before sleep.
Complete the dialogue.
A: За, би унтлаа. B: ________.
When someone says they are going to sleep, you respond with 'Good night'.
Which of these is the most warm/intimate version?
Pick the best option:
The particle 'даа' adds a layer of warmth and intimacy.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
When to say 'Сайхан амраарай'
Bedtime
- • Family
- • Spouse
- • Children
Farewell
- • Leaving work
- • Leaving a party
- • Ending a call
Digital
- • Texting
- • Social Media
- • Late emails
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينСайхан ________.
'Амраарай' is the correct polite imperative form of 'to rest'.
Choose the correct context:
It is a farewell used in the evening or before sleep.
A: За, би унтлаа. B: ________.
When someone says they are going to sleep, you respond with 'Good night'.
Pick the best option:
The particle 'даа' adds a layer of warmth and intimacy.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةYes, it is perfectly polite. To be extra respectful, add 'Та' (Та сайхан амраарай).
Yes, but only with friends or family. It's like saying 'Rest up!' instead of 'Good night'.
'Амраарай' is more common and covers the whole evening rest. 'Унтаарай' specifically means 'Sleep well'.
The most common reply is to repeat it back: 'Та ч гэсэн сайхан амраарай' (You too, have a good rest) or just 'За, сайхан амраарай'.
Yes, at the end of an evening email, it's a very nice touch.
No, for a weekend you would say 'Амралтын өдрөө сайхан өнгөрүүлээрэй' (Have a nice weekend).
In this context, it means 'well', 'nice', or 'pleasant'.
Not really slang, but 'Амар' is a very short, clipped version used in texting.
Yes, you can say 'Бүгдээрээ сайхан амраарай' (Good night everyone).
Because of vowel harmony. 'Амрах' has back vowels (а), so it takes the back vowel suffix '-аарай'.
عبارات ذات صلة
Сайхан унтаарай
similarSleep well
Тайван амраарай
similarRest peacefully
Сайхан амрав уу?
builds onDid you rest well?
Баяртай
contrastGoodbye
Оройн мэнд
contrastGood evening
