Significado
Asking for the day of the week.
Contexto cultural
Mongolians use two systems for days. The planetary system (Davaa, Myagmar...) is used in news, formal writing, and by older generations. The numerical system (Neg dekh odor, Hoyor dakh odor...) is very common in casual speech among younger people. Each 'garag' (planet) has a specific energy. People might check the 'Zurkhai' (almanac) to see if the current 'garag' is auspicious for cutting hair or starting a business. In Ulaanbaatar, traffic restrictions are based on the last digit of your license plate and the day of the week. Knowing 'ямар гараг вэ' is crucial for drivers to avoid fines. Historically, nomads tracked time by the lunar cycle and the 12-year animal cycle. The 7-day week is a relatively modern addition compared to the ancient animal zodiac.
The 'Bile' Trick
Use 'билээ' instead of 'вэ' if you want to sound more like a native who just had a brain fart. It sounds much more natural.
Don't say 'What day'
Avoid translating 'What day' literally as 'Юу өдөр'. It sounds very broken. Always use 'Ямар гараг'.
Significado
Asking for the day of the week.
The 'Bile' Trick
Use 'билээ' instead of 'вэ' if you want to sound more like a native who just had a brain fart. It sounds much more natural.
Don't say 'What day'
Avoid translating 'What day' literally as 'Юу өдөр'. It sounds very broken. Always use 'Ямар гараг'.
Learn the Numbers too
Even if you learn the planetary names, memorize 'Neg dekh' (1st) to 'Tav dakh' (5th) because you will hear them just as often.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing question word.
Өнөөдөр ______ гараг вэ?
'Ямар' is the correct word for 'what kind' or 'which' when asking about days.
Choose the most natural response to 'Өнөөдөр ямар гараг вэ?'
Өнөөдөр ямар гараг вэ?
The question asks for the day of the week, so 'Monday' (Даваа гараг) is the correct answer.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Уучлаарай, өнөөдөр ямар гараг билээ? B: _________________.
B should provide the name of a day in response to A's question.
Which phrase would you use if you want to ask 'What day was it again?' politely?
You forgot the day and want to ask your teacher politely.
'Билээ' adds a polite tone of 'remind me' or 'I should know this but forgot'.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosӨнөөдөр ______ гараг вэ?
'Ямар' is the correct word for 'what kind' or 'which' when asking about days.
Өнөөдөр ямар гараг вэ?
The question asks for the day of the week, so 'Monday' (Даваа гараг) is the correct answer.
A: Уучлаарай, өнөөдөр ямар гараг билээ? B: _________________.
B should provide the name of a day in response to A's question.
You forgot the day and want to ask your teacher politely.
'Билээ' adds a polite tone of 'remind me' or 'I should know this but forgot'.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasNo, that would mean 'How is today?' (asking about the weather or your mood). You must include 'гараг'.
It is the standard term. It's used in both formal and informal settings, though the numerical system is slightly more casual.
This is the numerical system (1st day, 2nd day). It's a common alternative to the planetary system.
In Mongolian Cyrillic, day names like 'Даваа' are capitalized, but 'гараг' itself is usually not unless it's part of a title.
People will still give you the day of the week. If you want to know the holiday name, ask 'Өнөөдөр ямар баяр вэ?'.
Yes, exactly the same word. 'Ангараг гараг' is Mars, and 'Мягмар гараг' is Tuesday (Mars-day).
You would say 'Чиний төрсөн өдөр хэзээ вэ?' (When is your birthday?). You wouldn't use 'гараг' there.
Using 'юу' (what) instead of 'ямар' (which/what kind).
Yes, but not after 'гараг'. It changes after words ending in 'm, n, ng, l, v'.
Yes, if it's Saturday, the answer will be 'Бямба гараг'.
Frases relacionadas
Өнөөдөр хэдэн бэ?
similarWhat is the date today?
Долоо хоног
builds onA week
Ажлын өдөр
specialized formWork day / Weekday
Амралтын өдөр
specialized formRest day / Weekend
