Signification
Traditional Mongolian clothing.
Contexte culturel
The deel is always folded with the left flap over the right. Folding it the other way is reserved for the deceased. Styles here often feature more intricate embroidery and different collar shapes compared to the Khalkha style of Mongolia proper. Buryat deels (Degel) have a unique 'three-colored' chest piece representing different elements of nature. July 9th is 'Deeltei Mongol' day, where thousands parade through Sukhbaatar Square in Ulaanbaatar wearing deels.
Compliment the Sash
If you see a man in a deel, complimenting his 'бүс' (sash) is a sign of high respect.
Sleeve Etiquette
Never roll up your sleeves while wearing a deel in a formal setting; it's considered aggressive.
Signification
Traditional Mongolian clothing.
Compliment the Sash
If you see a man in a deel, complimenting his 'бүс' (sash) is a sign of high respect.
Sleeve Etiquette
Never roll up your sleeves while wearing a deel in a formal setting; it's considered aggressive.
The 'Pocket' Trick
Use the area above your sash as a pocket for your phone or wallet—it's the authentic way!
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to complete the sentence.
Би Наадмаар шинэ Монгол _______ өмсөнө.
The sentence says 'I will wear a new Mongol [blank] for Naadam.' 'Дээл' is the garment.
Which of these is a summer version of the Mongol deel?
Зуны дээлийг юу гэж нэрлэдэг вэ?
'Terleg' is the specific name for a light, unlined summer deel.
Match the deel type to the situation.
Match: 1. Үстэй дээл, 2. Торгон дээл, 3. Даавуун дээл
Fur deels are for winter, silk for weddings, and cotton for daily work.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Types of Mongol Deel
Seasonal
- • Тэрлэг (Summer)
- • Хөвөнтэй дээл (Autumn)
- • Үстэй дээл (Winter)
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesБи Наадмаар шинэ Монгол _______ өмсөнө.
The sentence says 'I will wear a new Mongol [blank] for Naadam.' 'Дээл' is the garment.
Зуны дээлийг юу гэж нэрлэдэг вэ?
'Terleg' is the specific name for a light, unlined summer deel.
Match: 1. Үстэй дээл, 2. Торгон дээл, 3. Даавуун дээл
Fur deels are for winter, silk for weddings, and cotton for daily work.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes! Mongolians are generally very proud to see foreigners appreciating their culture by wearing a deel.
No, there are 'terleg' (summer) and 'khuvontei' (padded) versions for all seasons.
Silk deels must be dry cleaned. Cotton ones can be hand washed carefully.
To protect the neck from the fierce Siberian winds that blow across the steppe.
Expressions liées
Дээлний зах
specialized formThe collar of the deel
Бүсээ бүслэх
builds onTo tie one's sash
Үндэсний хувцас
synonymNational clothing
Тэрлэг
specialized formSummer deel
