Bedeutung
Requesting leave from work.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Mongolia, it is very common to take 'чөлөө' for family matters. Family is often prioritized over work, and most bosses are understanding if the reason is genuine. Students are expected to bring a 'чөлөөний хуудас' (leave note) signed by a parent or doctor if they miss more than a day. During the Naadam festival in July, almost everyone takes 'амралт' (vacation), but the days leading up to it often involve many people taking 'чөлөө' to prepare. In modern Ulaanbaatar, it is acceptable to ask for leave via Facebook Messenger or Slack, but a follow-up formal email is often required for HR.
Always give a reason
In Mongolia, just saying 'I want leave' is blunt. Always add '...тул' (because) and a reason.
The 'Respectable Reason'
Family events (weddings, funerals) are considered 'хүндэтгэх шалтгаан' and are almost never denied.
Bedeutung
Requesting leave from work.
Always give a reason
In Mongolia, just saying 'I want leave' is blunt. Always add '...тул' (because) and a reason.
The 'Respectable Reason'
Family events (weddings, funerals) are considered 'хүндэтгэх шалтгаан' and are almost never denied.
Don't just text
For older bosses, a phone call is much more respectful than a text message when taking leave.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word to complete the request.
Би маргааш эмнэлэг явах тул ______ авч болох уу?
'Чөлөө' is the correct term for taking leave for a specific reason like a doctor's visit.
Which sentence is the most polite way to ask a boss for leave?
Choose the best option:
Using 'хүсэлтэй байна' (I have a wish/desire) is the most formal and polite way to request something.
Complete the dialogue between two colleagues.
A: Батаа өнөөдөр яагаад ирээгүй вэ? B: Тэр өнөөдөр _________.
Since the person is already absent, the past tense 'авсан' is required.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You need to leave work 1 hour early for a bank appointment.
'Цагийн чөлөө' specifically refers to hourly leave.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Leave vs. Vacation
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenБи маргааш эмнэлэг явах тул ______ авч болох уу?
'Чөлөө' is the correct term for taking leave for a specific reason like a doctor's visit.
Choose the best option:
Using 'хүсэлтэй байна' (I have a wish/desire) is the most formal and polite way to request something.
A: Батаа өнөөдөр яагаад ирээгүй вэ? B: Тэр өнөөдөр _________.
Since the person is already absent, the past tense 'авсан' is required.
Situation: You need to leave work 1 hour early for a bank appointment.
'Цагийн чөлөө' specifically refers to hourly leave.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, this is the most common use. Say 'Эмнэлэг явах гээд чөлөө авмаар байна'.
It is neutral. To be extra polite, use 'Чөлөө хүсэх' (to request leave).
'Чөлөө' is formal leave/space. 'Зав' is informal free time (e.g., 'Би завгүй байна' - I'm busy).
Usually no. In the phrase 'чөлөө авах', it stays in the nominative/unmarked accusative form.
It is 'цалинтай чөлөө'.
Technically yes, but if you don't have permission, it's 'таслах' (to skip/cut).
No, the phrase is the same for both work and school.
It's the verb form 'to free' or 'to exempt'. A boss 'чөлөөлнө' (exempts) you from work.
No, for a 5-minute break, just say 'Би түр гарлаа' (I'm stepping out for a bit).
Yes, though they might use different script, the collocation is standard across Mongolian dialects.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Амралт авах
similarTo take a vacation
Чөлөө өгөх
contrastTo give leave
Ажил таслах
contrastTo skip work
Чөлөөлөх
specialized formTo exempt/free
Биеэ суллах
similarTo excuse oneself
