Bedeutung
Taking a book temporarily.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Books are often kept on high shelves as a sign of respect. When borrowing, it's polite to use both hands when receiving the book. Mongolian public libraries often require a small fee or a national ID to create a 'зээлэгчийн карт' (borrower's card). Apps like 'Mplus' or 'Azkhur' allow users to 'зээлэх' e-books for a fraction of the purchase price. If you borrow a book from an elder, it is common to return it with a small gift or at least a very formal thank you.
Direction is Key
Always remember: Зээлэх = Inward (to you). Зээлдүүлэх = Outward (from you).
The 'Ablative' Rule
When borrowing from a person, always add '-аас/ээс' to their name. 'Доржоос зээлэх' (Borrow from Dorj).
Bedeutung
Taking a book temporarily.
Direction is Key
Always remember: Зээлэх = Inward (to you). Зээлдүүлэх = Outward (from you).
The 'Ablative' Rule
When borrowing from a person, always add '-аас/ээс' to their name. 'Доржоос зээлэх' (Borrow from Dorj).
Don't say 'Buy'
If you are at a shop, never use 'зээлэх' unless you are actually asking for credit, which is a different social situation!
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of 'зээлэх'.
Би өчигдөр номын сангаас ном ______.
The word 'өчигдөр' (yesterday) requires the past tense 'зээлсэн'.
Which sentence is correct?
Asking a friend to borrow a book:
You borrow 'from' (чамаас) and use the verb 'зээлэх'.
Match the Mongolian to the English.
Match the following:
These are the core terms related to the activity.
Complete the dialogue.
А: Энэ ном их сонирхолтой юм. Б: Тийм ээ, чи ______ болох уу?
In a social context, 'зээлж болох уу' is the most natural way to ask to read it.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenБи өчигдөр номын сангаас ном ______.
The word 'өчигдөр' (yesterday) requires the past tense 'зээлсэн'.
Asking a friend to borrow a book:
You borrow 'from' (чамаас) and use the verb 'зээлэх'.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
These are the core terms related to the activity.
А: Энэ ном их сонирхолтой юм. Б: Тийм ээ, чи ______ болох уу?
In a social context, 'зээлж болох уу' is the most natural way to ask to read it.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
4 FragenYes, 'Үзэг зээлэх' is perfectly natural.
'Зээлэх' is more formal and standard. 'Түр авах' is very casual and literally means 'to take for a while'.
Би номын сангаас зээлсэн (Bi nomyn sangaas zeelsen).
Yes, 'Мөнгө зээлэх' means to borrow money or take a loan.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Ном зээлдүүлэх
contrastTo lend a book
Ном буцааж өгөх
builds onTo return a book
Ном унших
similarTo read a book
Мөнгө зээлэх
specialized formTo borrow money
