Significado
To accidentally say something secret.
Contexto cultural
In traditional Mongolian culture, silence is often more respected than speech. A person who can hold their 'Am' (mouth) is considered wise and reliable. Because news was the only way to know about weather or danger, 'losing the mouth' could historically lead to misinformation in the steppe. On Mongolian Facebook groups, people often post 'Ам алдчихлаа' when they leak rumors about celebrities or TV shows like 'The Voice Mongolia'. In Mongolian business, 'Ам алдах' is a common way to humbly apologize for saying something too early in a negotiation.
Use '-чих'
Always add '-чих' (ам алдчихлаа) to sound more natural when talking about a past mistake.
Not for Betrayal
Don't use this if you meant to tell the secret. It will make you sound like you're lying about it being an accident.
Significado
To accidentally say something secret.
Use '-чих'
Always add '-чих' (ам алдчихлаа) to sound more natural when talking about a past mistake.
Not for Betrayal
Don't use this if you meant to tell the secret. It will make you sound like you're lying about it being an accident.
The Horse Proverb
Memorize the proverb 'Ам алдвал барьж болохгүй' to impress native speakers with your cultural knowledge.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'Ам алдах'.
Би санамсаргүй _________.
The suffix '-чихлаа' is the most natural way to express an accidental slip in the past.
Which situation is appropriate for 'Ам алдах'?
Which of these is an 'Ам алдах' moment?
'Ам алдах' is specifically for accidental reveals of secrets.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Чи яагаад түүнд хэлчихсэн юм бэ? B: Уучлаарай, би _________.
The speaker is apologizing for a slip-up, making 'ам алдчихлаа' the perfect fit.
Match the phrase to the intent.
Match 'Битгий ам алдаарай' to its meaning.
This is a warning not to let the secret slip.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosБи санамсаргүй _________.
The suffix '-чихлаа' is the most natural way to express an accidental slip in the past.
Which of these is an 'Ам алдах' moment?
'Ам алдах' is specifically for accidental reveals of secrets.
A: Чи яагаад түүнд хэлчихсэн юм бэ? B: Уучлаарай, би _________.
The speaker is apologizing for a slip-up, making 'ам алдчихлаа' the perfect fit.
Match 'Битгий ам алдаарай' to its meaning.
This is a warning not to let the secret slip.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
4 preguntasYes, it is a neutral idiom. It's a humble way to admit a mistake.
Usually no. For just saying the wrong word (like calling your teacher 'Mom'), use 'Хэл хальтирах'.
The opposite is 'Ам чангатай байх' (to be tight-mouthed/keep secrets well).
It's common in journalism and literature, but less so in academic papers.
Frases relacionadas
Ам нээх
contrastTo start speaking / to open up.
Хэл хальтирах
similarSlip of the tongue.
Нууц хадгалах
contrastTo keep a secret.
Ам барих
similarTo keep one's mouth shut.
