Significado
Expressing preference or enjoyment.
Contexto cultural
When offered food in a Mongolian home, it is polite to say you like it, even if it's unfamiliar. 'Би үүнд дуртай' is a great way to show respect. Mongolians have a deep 'dur' (desire) for their livestock. You will often hear herders express their liking for specific horses or sheep. In Ulaanbaatar, 'дуртай' is used for global trends, K-pop, and Western movies, showing the phrase's adaptability. The phrase is identical, but the pronunciation might be softer. It remains a key marker of shared Mongol identity.
The Dative Rule
Always check the last vowel of the word you like to choose the right dative suffix (-д or -т).
Don't Overuse 'Love'
Stick to 'durtai' for objects and hobbies to avoid sounding overly dramatic.
Significado
Expressing preference or enjoyment.
The Dative Rule
Always check the last vowel of the word you like to choose the right dative suffix (-д or -т).
Don't Overuse 'Love'
Stick to 'durtai' for objects and hobbies to avoid sounding overly dramatic.
Add 'Маш их'
If you really like something, 'Би маш их дуртай' makes you sound much more enthusiastic and natural.
Hospitality
Saying you like the tea or food offered is the best way to show you are a good guest.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct dative suffix for the word 'Кофе' (Coffee).
Би кофе... дуртай.
Words ending in a vowel like 'кофе' take the '-нд' suffix in the dative-locative case.
Which sentence correctly says 'I like to travel'?
Choose the correct form:
When using a verb, the infinitive form (-х) is used directly with 'дуртай'.
Match the noun with its correct form when used with 'дуртай'.
Match the following:
These are all correct dative-locative transformations.
Complete the dialogue.
А: Чи ямар жимсэнд дуртай вэ? Б: Би ... дуртай.
The answer must be in the dative case to match the question.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Like vs Love
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosБи кофе... дуртай.
Words ending in a vowel like 'кофе' take the '-нд' suffix in the dative-locative case.
Choose the correct form:
When using a verb, the infinitive form (-х) is used directly with 'дуртай'.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
These are all correct dative-locative transformations.
А: Чи ямар жимсэнд дуртай вэ? Б: Би ... дуртай.
The answer must be in the dative case to match the question.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
14 preguntasYes, 'Би чамд дуртай' means 'I like you'. It's common among friends or in early dating.
Add 'биш' at the end: 'Би дуртай биш'.
'Durtai' is an internal preference; 'taalagdaj baina' is an external reaction to something pleasing.
No, 'дуртай' stays the same for I, you, he, she, and they. Only the pronoun changes.
Use 'дуртай байсан' (durtai baisan).
Yes, it's neutral and polite enough for professional settings.
Use the verb with '-х' ending, like 'унших' (to read).
Yes, say 'Би маш их дуртай'.
'Таашаах' is more formal, but 'дуртай' is rarely too casual.
Because in Mongolian, you have a desire 'to' or 'at' something. It's just how the grammar works!
Yes, 'Би ийм цаг агаарт дуртай' (I like this kind of weather).
Extremely common! Many pop songs are titled 'Би чамд дуртай'.
Forgetting the dative case on the object.
Say 'Чи юунд дуртай вэ?'
Frases relacionadas
Надад таалагддаг
similarIt is pleasing to me.
Би хайртай
builds onI love.
Би сонирхдог
similarI am interested in.
Би дуртай биш
contrastI don't like.
Би дурласан
specialized formI have fallen in love.
