Signification
To trick someone's vision or sense.
Contexte culturel
In traditional nomadic life, 'sincerity' (setgel) is the highest virtue. Doing something 'нүд хуурах' is seen as a lack of character. The phrase was often used to describe 'Potemkin villages' during the socialist period when officials prepared for inspections. Young Mongolians use this phrase to talk about the 'fake' life on Instagram vs. reality. It is a common complaint against cheap construction companies in Ulaanbaatar.
Use with 'төдий'
Adding 'төдий' (tödii) after the phrase makes it a perfect adjective to describe 'superficial' things.
Don't be too mean
Calling someone's work 'нүд хуурах' is a direct criticism of their integrity. Use it carefully with colleagues.
Signification
To trick someone's vision or sense.
Use with 'төдий'
Adding 'төдий' (tödii) after the phrase makes it a perfect adjective to describe 'superficial' things.
Don't be too mean
Calling someone's work 'нүд хуурах' is a direct criticism of their integrity. Use it carefully with colleagues.
Magic and Mirages
Remember this phrase also applies to literal optical illusions, not just social ones.
The 'Setgel' connection
If you want to praise someone, say they did it 'нүд хуурахгүйгээр' (without deceiving the eyes).
Teste-toi
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the idiom.
Тэр өрөөгөө маш хурдан цэвэрлэсэн ч, энэ нь зүгээр л ________ төдий байлаа.
The context of 'cleaning quickly' but implies it wasn't thorough, which fits 'нүд хуурах'.
Which situation best describes 'нүд хуурах'?
Which of these is 'нүд хуурах'?
Painting over a crack is a classic example of a superficial fix that 'deceives the eyes'.
Fill in the dialogue.
А: Энэ илбэ яаж ажилладаг вэ? Б: Илбэчин ердөө л бидний ________ байна.
Magicians 'deceive the eyes' (нүдийг хуурч).
Match the phrase to the intent.
Match 'Нүд хуурахгүй хийнэ' to its meaning.
Saying you 'won't deceive the eyes' is a way to promise honest, quality work.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesТэр өрөөгөө маш хурдан цэвэрлэсэн ч, энэ нь зүгээр л ________ төдий байлаа.
The context of 'cleaning quickly' but implies it wasn't thorough, which fits 'нүд хуурах'.
Which of these is 'нүд хуурах'?
Painting over a crack is a classic example of a superficial fix that 'deceives the eyes'.
А: Энэ илбэ яаж ажилладаг вэ? Б: Илбэчин ердөө л бидний ________ байна.
Magicians 'deceive the eyes' (нүдийг хуурч).
Match 'Нүд хуурахгүй хийнэ' to its meaning.
Saying you 'won't deceive the eyes' is a way to promise honest, quality work.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsMostly yes, as it implies laziness or deception. However, in the context of magic tricks, it is neutral or even positive.
Only if the lie involves a visual element or a superficial appearance. For spoken lies, use 'худал хэлэх'.
'Хуурамч' is an adjective (fake), while 'Нүд хуурах' is the action of creating that fakeness.
You can say 'Намайг бүү хуур' or 'Миний нүдийг хуурах хэрэггүй'.
Yes, very often to describe low-quality products or 'window dressing' in financial reports.
Yes, if the makeup completely changes someone's look, you can jokingly say it's 'нүд хуурах'.
The opposite is 'Чин сэтгэлээсээ хийх' (to do from a sincere heart).
It is neutral. It's used in newspapers and news, but also in very casual talk.
No, it is specifically for eyes (нүд). For sounds, you might use 'чих хуурах' but it is much less common.
Yes, 'Зэрэглээ бол нүд хуурах үзэгдэл' is a perfect sentence.
Expressions liées
Өнгөн тал
synonymSurface side
Хуурамч
similarFake/False
Чин сэтгэлээсээ
contrastFrom a sincere heart
Илбэ үзүүлэх
specialized formTo show magic
Аргацаах
similarTo get by/make do
