Signification
Locating accommodation.
Contexte culturel
In Ulaanbaatar, 'буудал' can also mean a bus stop. If you ask for a 'buudal' on a busy street, people will point you to the nearest bus stop. Always say 'зочид буудал' to be specific about a hotel. In the countryside, a 'buudal' is often a 'Ger camp'. These are traditional felt tents set up for tourists. They are the most common form of 'finding a hotel' outside the main cities. Historically, finding a place to stay meant looking for a family who would take you in. While commercial hotels are now common, the spirit of 'finding a stop' still implies safety and hospitality. During the Naadam festival in July, 'буудал олох' becomes nearly impossible without booking months in advance. Prices triple, and every 'buudal' is packed.
Be Specific
If you are in a city, always say 'зочид буудал' (zochid buudal) to avoid being directed to a bus stop.
Naadam Season
Don't wait to 'find a hotel' (буудал олох) when you arrive during Naadam in July. Everything will be booked!
Signification
Locating accommodation.
Be Specific
If you are in a city, always say 'зочид буудал' (zochid buudal) to avoid being directed to a bus stop.
Naadam Season
Don't wait to 'find a hotel' (буудал олох) when you arrive during Naadam in July. Everything will be booked!
Use 'Хонох газар'
If you are looking for any place to sleep (including hostels or guesthouses), 'Хонох газар олох' sounds very natural and native.
Hospitality
In the countryside, if you can't find a 'buudal', you can often find a family ger. Just ask 'Ойрхон айл байна уу?' (Is there a family nearby?)
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'олох' (past tense).
Бид өчигдөр маш сайн зочид буудал ________.
Since the sentence mentions 'өчигдөр' (yesterday), the past tense 'олсон' is required.
Which sentence means 'I want to find a hotel'?
Choose the correct translation:
'-моор байна' is the suffix for 'want to'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Та хаана хонох вэ? B: Би одоохондоо ________гүй байна.
'Олж амжаагүй' means 'haven't managed to find yet'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You just arrived at the train station and need a bed.
Finding a hotel is the priority when arriving in a new place.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesБид өчигдөр маш сайн зочид буудал ________.
Since the sentence mentions 'өчигдөр' (yesterday), the past tense 'олсон' is required.
Choose the correct translation:
'-моор байна' is the suffix for 'want to'.
A: Та хаана хонох вэ? B: Би одоохондоо ________гүй байна.
'Олж амжаагүй' means 'haven't managed to find yet'.
You just arrived at the train station and need a bed.
Finding a hotel is the priority when arriving in a new place.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, it also means 'stop' or 'station' (like a bus stop). Context is key.
Use 'Буудал олох' for 'finding a hotel' (any hotel). Use 'Буудлыг олох' for 'finding THE hotel' (a specific one you already know).
It is a hotel consisting of traditional Mongolian gers (yurts). Very common for tourists.
You can say: 'Хаанаас буудал олж болох вэ?'
No, 'олох' is 'to find'. 'Хайх' is 'to search'.
Yes, you can use it for any short-term accommodation.
It's a small, basic inn, usually cheaper than a 'Зочид буудал'.
It is neutral. It's fine for both casual and professional travel.
Yes, usually to 'олсон' (found) or 'олно' (will find).
Say: 'Би буудал олж чадахгүй байна' (I cannot find a hotel).
Expressions liées
Зочид буудал
specialized formGuest hotel
Хонох газар
similarA place to spend the night
Амралтын газар
specialized formResort / Tourist camp
Байр хайх
contrastSearching for an apartment
Замын буудал
specialized formRoadside inn
