Significado
Expressing that something is acceptable or will work out.
Contexto cultural
The phrase reflects the 'Nomadic Pragmatism'—the idea that if something functions and doesn't cause harm, it is good enough. In the city, 'Болно оо' is the sound of a fast-paced life where quick agreements are necessary to navigate traffic and busy schedules. Even among the Kazakh minority in Bayan-Ölgii, the Mongolian 'Болно' is often used in bilingual trade contexts. Young people often shorten it to 'Болно шд' to sound cooler and more assertive.
The 'Thumbs Up' Rule
If you can give a thumbs up to a situation, you can say 'Болно оо.'
Not for People
Never use 'Болно' to describe a person's character; it sounds like you're saying they are 'adequate' or 'just okay.'
Significado
Expressing that something is acceptable or will work out.
The 'Thumbs Up' Rule
If you can give a thumbs up to a situation, you can say 'Болно оо.'
Not for People
Never use 'Болно' to describe a person's character; it sounds like you're saying they are 'adequate' or 'just okay.'
Soften your tone
Always add the 'оо' at the end. Just saying 'Болно' can sound a bit robotic or cold.
Market Haggling
When haggling, if the seller gives a price you like, say 'Болно оо' to end the negotiation.
Ponte a prueba
Complete the sentence to say 'Six o'clock works.'
Зургаан цагт ______ __.
'Болно оо' is the correct phrase for saying a time works.
Which response is best if a friend asks to meet tomorrow?
Маргааш уулзах уу?
'Болно оо' is the natural, friendly way to agree to a plan.
Fill in the missing part of the taxi dialogue.
Driver: Энд зогсох уу? You: За, энд ______.
When telling a driver where to stop, 'болно оо' means 'here is fine.'
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a market and the seller offers you a blue scarf instead of a red one. You like the blue one.
Use 'Болно оо' to accept a substitute that you are happy with.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Bolno vs. Zügeer
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosЗургаан цагт ______ __.
'Болно оо' is the correct phrase for saying a time works.
Маргааш уулзах уу?
'Болно оо' is the natural, friendly way to agree to a plan.
Driver: Энд зогсох уу? You: За, энд ______.
When telling a driver where to stop, 'болно оо' means 'here is fine.'
You are at a market and the seller offers you a blue scarf instead of a red one. You like the blue one.
Use 'Болно оо' to accept a substitute that you are happy with.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasOnly if you are agreeing to a proposal. If someone asks 'Is this your book?', you should say 'Тийм' (Yes), not 'Болно'.
'Болно' means 'It works/is acceptable.' 'Зүгээр' means 'It's okay/no problem/fine.' Use 'Зүгээр' when someone apologizes to you.
It's better to use 'За, ойлголоо' (Okay, understood) or 'Боломжтой' (It is possible) with a boss to show more respect.
This is due to vowel harmony. 'Болно' has 'о', so the suffix must match with 'оо'.
Yes! If someone asks how the food is, 'Болно оо' means it's good/satisfactory.
Say 'Болохгүй' (Bolokhgüi).
Yes, in some contexts like 'Би явж болно' (I can go/I am allowed to go).
It's not rude, but it's very casual. Use it only with friends.
No, that would sound very strange. Use 'Сайн' (Good) or 'Зүгээр' (Fine).
Say 'Яг болно' or 'Маш сайн байна'.
Frases relacionadas
Зүгээр ээ
similarIt's okay / No problem
За
similarOkay / Yes
Болохгүй
contrastNot okay / Forbidden
Боломжтой
specialized formPossible / Acceptable
Яг болно
builds onIt fits perfectly
