Signification
Small efforts lead to big results.
Contexte culturel
Water is considered 'Blue Gold' in Mongolia. Wasting a single drop is traditionally seen as bad luck. This proverb reinforces the sacred value of every small drop. Nomads live by the cycles of nature. They know that a single rainstorm (many drops) can turn a brown steppe into a green pasture overnight. This proverb captures that environmental reality. In modern Ulaanbaatar, this proverb is the unofficial slogan of the savings culture. Banks often use it in their marketing to encourage the middle class to start small savings accounts. The proverb is often written on the walls of primary schools across Mongolia to instill a sense of 'patience' (тэвчээр) in children from a young age.
Use it for encouragement
This is the #1 phrase to use when a Mongolian friend tells you they are starting a new hobby or business.
Don't over-explain
The proverb is so famous that you don't need to explain what it means. Just say the three words and nod.
Signification
Small efforts lead to big results.
Use it for encouragement
This is the #1 phrase to use when a Mongolian friend tells you they are starting a new hobby or business.
Don't over-explain
The proverb is so famous that you don't need to explain what it means. Just say the three words and nod.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to complete the proverb.
Дуслыг хураавал _______.
The proverb is 'Дуслыг хураавал далай' (Drops make an ocean).
Which situation best fits the proverb 'Дуслыг хураавал далай'?
A person is...
The proverb is about the accumulation of small efforts over time.
Match the Mongolian words with their English meanings.
Words: 1. Дусал, 2. Далай, 3. Хураах
Дусал = Drop, Далай = Ocean, Хураах = To collect.
Complete the dialogue with the correct proverb.
Багш: Өдөр бүр нэг хуудас унш. Оюутан: За, багш аа. Багш: _________ шүү дээ.
'Дуслыг хураавал далай' is the most appropriate for encouraging consistent study habits.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesДуслыг хураавал _______.
The proverb is 'Дуслыг хураавал далай' (Drops make an ocean).
A person is...
The proverb is about the accumulation of small efforts over time.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Дусал = Drop, Далай = Ocean, Хураах = To collect.
Багш: Өдөр бүр нэг хуудас унш. Оюутан: За, багш аа. Багш: _________ шүү дээ.
'Дуслыг хураавал далай' is the most appropriate for encouraging consistent study habits.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
3 questionsNot at all! It is used daily in modern business, banking, and social media captions.
Usually no. It is almost always used for positive accumulation like knowledge, money, or good deeds.
In Mongolian proverbs, the final verb is often omitted to create a stronger, more memorable rhythm.
Expressions liées
Далайд дусал нэмэр
similarA drop in the ocean.
Ажил хийвэл ам тосдоно
builds onIf you work, your mouth will be greased (you will eat).
Дусал дусаар далай дүүрдэг
synonymThe ocean is filled drop by drop.
Эвлэвэл хүчтэй
similarIf we unite, we are strong.
