Significado
Expressing non-concurrence.
Contexto cultural
Directness is valued, but it's often followed by a reason to maintain social harmony. In meetings, silence is sometimes taken as agreement. If you disagree, you must speak up clearly using this phrase. Decisions about moving the 'Ail' (family group) required everyone to agree. Disagreement was a serious matter of safety. Younger Mongolians use 'Зөвшөөрөхгүй ээ' (dropping the 'Би' and 'байна') for a quicker, more casual vibe.
Add a reason
In Mongolia, just saying 'I don't agree' can stop a conversation. Always add 'яагаад гэвэл' (because) to keep it friendly.
Watch your tone
If you say it too loudly, it sounds like an ultimatum. Keep your voice steady and neutral.
Significado
Expressing non-concurrence.
Add a reason
In Mongolia, just saying 'I don't agree' can stop a conversation. Always add 'яагаад гэвэл' (because) to keep it friendly.
Watch your tone
If you say it too loudly, it sounds like an ultimatum. Keep your voice steady and neutral.
The 'Soft' Disagreement
Use 'Би арай зөвшөөрөхгүй байна' (I don't quite agree) to sound more polite and open to negotiation.
Body Language
A slight shake of the head while saying this is common, but avoid pointing fingers.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing negative suffix and auxiliary.
Би зөвшөөрөх___ ____.
'-гүй' is the negative suffix and 'байна' is the present auxiliary.
Which sentence is the most polite way to disagree in a meeting?
Choose the best option:
It is neutral and professional, unlike 'Үгүй' (too blunt) or 'Чи буруу байна' (too aggressive).
Complete the dialogue at the market.
Seller: 'Энэ малгай 20,000 төгрөг.' You: '________________. 15,000-аар авъя.'
You are disagreeing with the price to start bargaining.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: Your boss asks you to work late on Friday night.
This is the appropriate way to decline a request.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosБи зөвшөөрөх___ ____.
'-гүй' is the negative suffix and 'байна' is the present auxiliary.
Choose the best option:
It is neutral and professional, unlike 'Үгүй' (too blunt) or 'Чи буруу байна' (too aggressive).
Seller: 'Энэ малгай 20,000 төгрөг.' You: '________________. 15,000-аар авъя.'
You are disagreeing with the price to start bargaining.
Situation: Your boss asks you to work late on Friday night.
This is the appropriate way to decline a request.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasIt's better to use 'Уучлаарай' (Sorry) first. 'Уучлаарай багшаа, би зөвшөөрөхгүй байна' is acceptable.
No. For 'No, thank you' (e.g., for tea), use 'Зүгээр, баярлалаа'.
The first is a general statement ('I won't agree'), the second is about the current moment ('I am not agreeing right now').
Add 'огт' (ogt) before the verb: 'Би огт зөвшөөрөхгүй байна'.
Yes, it also means 'to permit'. So this phrase can mean 'I am not permitting this'.
Yes, it is very common in professional emails.
Change 'Би' to 'Бид'. Everything else stays the same.
In casual speech, you can just say 'Зөвшөөрөхгүй ээ'.
No, it's a very natural phrase used by all native speakers.
Yes, if someone says 'The earth is flat', you can use this phrase.
Frases relacionadas
Би санал нийлэхгүй байна
synonymI don't agree with the opinion
Би татгалзаж байна
specialized formI am refusing
Би зөвшөөрч байна
contrastI agree
Боломжгүй
similarImpossible
Би эсэргүүцэж байна
builds onI am protesting/opposing
