Significado
A courageous young man.
Contexto cultural
Bravery is one of the most highly valued traits in Mongolian society, rooted in the warrior traditions of the Mongol Empire. In the countryside, a 'зоригтой залуу' is often someone who can handle difficult animals or survive alone in the wilderness. The term is now used for social and entrepreneurial bravery, like starting a business in a tough economy. The name 'Zorig' is synonymous with democracy in Mongolia, giving the word a patriotic undertone.
The '-той' Power
Learn the '-той' suffix well! It's the easiest way to create adjectives from nouns in Mongolian. Zorig (courage) -> Zorigtoi (courageous).
Gender Matters
While 'залуу' is neutral in some contexts, 'зоригтой залуу' almost always refers to a male. Use 'зоригтой охин' for a female.
Significado
A courageous young man.
The '-той' Power
Learn the '-той' suffix well! It's the easiest way to create adjectives from nouns in Mongolian. Zorig (courage) -> Zorigtoi (courageous).
Gender Matters
While 'залуу' is neutral in some contexts, 'зоригтой залуу' almost always refers to a male. Use 'зоригтой охин' for a female.
Cultural Weight
Using this phrase to describe a Mongolian man is a high compliment. It touches on a core national value.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing suffix to say 'brave'.
Тэр бол зориг___ залуу.
The suffix '-той' is needed to turn the noun 'зориг' into the adjective 'brave'.
Which sentence means 'I saw the brave young man'?
Choose the correct accusative form:
The suffix '-г' is the accusative case marker for 'залуу'.
Match the Mongolian phrase to its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are the standard gender and number variations of the phrase.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
A: Тэр хүү гал түймрээс дүүгээ аварчээ. B: ________!
Saving someone from a fire is an act of bravery, so 'зоригтой' is the correct adjective.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Courage vs. Strength
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosТэр бол зориг___ залуу.
The suffix '-той' is needed to turn the noun 'зориг' into the adjective 'brave'.
Choose the correct accusative form:
The suffix '-г' is the accusative case marker for 'залуу'.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
These are the standard gender and number variations of the phrase.
A: Тэр хүү гал түймрээс дүүгээ аварчээ. B: ________!
Saving someone from a fire is an act of bravery, so 'зоригтой' is the correct adjective.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasIt's better to use 'Зоригтой эр' or 'Зоригтой хүн'. 'Залуу' usually refers to someone under 30-35.
Yes, but it specifically implies having 'will' or 'intent' (zorig).
Change 'залуу' to 'залуус'. So, 'Зоригтой залуус'.
It is neutral. You can use it with friends or in a speech.
The opposite is 'Аймхай' (fearful/cowardly).
No, use 'Зоригтой охин' (brave girl) or 'Зоригтой эмэгтэй' (brave woman).
It can also mean 'willpower' or 'determination'.
Yes, 'Зүрхтэй гар' (Gutsy guy) is a more casual/slang way to say it.
Because it represents a highly respected virtue. Many parents want their sons to be brave.
Тэр бол хамгийн зоригтой залуу. (He is the most brave young man.)
Frases relacionadas
Эрэлхэг залуу
synonymValiant young man
Зоригтой бай
builds onBe brave
Аймшиггүй залуу
specialized formFearless young man
Зүрхтэй залуу
similarGutsy young man
