Signification
Literally 'mouth's share', meaning being lucky with food or life.
Contexte culturel
In Mongolian culture, it is considered rude to leave a house without tasting the food or tea offered. This is because you are 'attaining' the household's khishig. The concept of 'Khishig' is often linked to 'Buyan' (merit). Being lucky with food is seen as a sign that you have done good deeds in the past. Travelers in the countryside never carry much food because they rely on the 'amnii khishig' of finding a hospitable ger along the way. In Ulaanbaatar, the phrase is now used for finding parking spots or getting a discount at a mall, showing how the idiom adapts to city life.
Use it for gratitude
When someone treats you to a meal, saying you have 'amnii khishig' is a very humble way to thank them—it implies their food is a blessing.
Don't overthink the 'mouth'
While it starts with 'mouth', remember it applies to any good fortune that 'comes to you' without effort.
Signification
Literally 'mouth's share', meaning being lucky with food or life.
Use it for gratitude
When someone treats you to a meal, saying you have 'amnii khishig' is a very humble way to thank them—it implies their food is a blessing.
Don't overthink the 'mouth'
While it starts with 'mouth', remember it applies to any good fortune that 'comes to you' without effort.
The 'Guest' Rule
If you are a guest, always accept at least a sip of tea to acknowledge the host's 'khishig'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to complete the idiom.
Чи яг хоолны үеэр ирлээ, ёстой амны _______тэй хүн юм аа!
The correct term is 'хишиг'. While 'буян' is possible, 'хишиг' is the standard idiom.
Which situation best fits the phrase 'Амны хишигтэй'?
Choose the best scenario:
Amnii khishig refers to situational luck, especially involving food or unexpected treats.
Complete the dialogue naturally.
A: Би өнөөдөр сугалаагаар үнэгүй пицца хожлоо! B: ________________________
Winning a free food item is a perfect context for 'amnii khishig'.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesЧи яг хоолны үеэр ирлээ, ёстой амны _______тэй хүн юм аа!
The correct term is 'хишиг'. While 'буян' is possible, 'хишиг' is the standard idiom.
Choose the best scenario:
Amnii khishig refers to situational luck, especially involving food or unexpected treats.
A: Би өнөөдөр сугалаагаар үнэгүй пицца хожлоо! B: ________________________
Winning a free food item is a perfect context for 'amnii khishig'.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsOriginally yes, but today it's used for any situational luck, like winning a prize or finding a good deal.
Yes! It's very common to say 'Би ч амны хишигтэй юм аа' (I'm so lucky).
It's neutral. You can use it with friends, family, or even in a polite business setting.
The opposite is 'Амны хишиггүй' (unlucky/lacking mouth-luck).
It has roots in shamanism and Buddhism (the idea of 'merit'), but today it's mostly a cultural idiom.
No, that sounds very strange to a native speaker. Stick to 'Амны хишиг'.
Say 'Чи амны хишигтэй юм аа.'
Yes, similar concepts exist in Kazakh and Kyrgyz cultures due to shared nomadic roots.
Yes, if the promotion felt like a 'blessing' or came at a perfect time.
No, it just implies you are favored by fate. It's a positive thing!
Expressions liées
Азтай
similarLucky
Гар цагаан
contrastWhite-handed
Заяатай
builds onDestined/Fortunate
Амны буян
synonymMouth merit
