Signification
Everyone needs companionship.
Contexte culturel
In the steppe, being alone was physically dangerous. This proverb is a remnant of a time when your 'Nökör' was your life insurance. In Ulaanbaatar, this phrase is often used to encourage people to socialize or find a spouse to combat the isolation of city life. The word 'Nökhör' was used like 'Comrade', making this phrase sound like 'We need more comrades' in a political sense. Similar proverbs exist across Turkic and Mongolic cultures, emphasizing the 'community over individual' mindset.
The 'Husband' Trap
If you are a woman saying 'Надад нөхөр хэрэгтэй', people will assume you are looking for a husband. If you mean a friend, use 'Найз хэрэгтэй'.
Elder Wisdom
Elders use this phrase to show they care about your social well-being. Don't take it as a criticism of your independence.
Signification
Everyone needs companionship.
The 'Husband' Trap
If you are a woman saying 'Надад нөхөр хэрэгтэй', people will assume you are looking for a husband. If you mean a friend, use 'Найз хэрэгтэй'.
Elder Wisdom
Elders use this phrase to show they care about your social well-being. Don't take it as a criticism of your independence.
Grammar Shortcut
Remember: [Me-to] [Friend] [Need]. Надад нөхөр хэрэгтэй.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'person' (хүн).
____ нөхөр хэрэгтэй.
The dative case 'Хүнд' is required because the person is the one who 'has the need'.
Which sentence means 'I need a companion'?
Select the correct translation:
'Надад' is the dative form of 'Би' (I).
Match the Mongolian words to their English meanings.
Match the following:
These are the core components of the phrase and its context.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Би ганцаараа явахаас айж байна. B: Би чамтай хамт явъя. ____.
B is offering to go along because 'a companion is needed'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercices____ нөхөр хэрэгтэй.
The dative case 'Хүнд' is required because the person is the one who 'has the need'.
Select the correct translation:
'Надад' is the dative form of 'Би' (I).
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the core components of the phrase and its context.
A: Би ганцаараа явахаас айж байна. B: Би чамтай хамт явъя. ____.
B is offering to go along because 'a companion is needed'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsNo. Historically it means companion. In modern Ulaanbaatar, it usually means husband, but in proverbs, it retains its original meaning of 'companion'.
It's neutral. You can use it with friends, family, and even in a speech about social issues.
Usually, 'нөхөр' is masculine or neutral. For a female companion, 'найз охин' or 'эмэгтэй найз' is better, but the proverb 'Хүнд нөхөр хэрэгтэй' applies to everyone.
The opposite is 'khereggüi' (хэрэггүй), meaning 'not needed'.
Because 'kheregtei' requires the dative case for the person who has the need.
Expressions liées
Ханиа олох
similarTo find one's life partner
Дэм демэндээ
builds onMutual support
Ганцаараа байх
contrastTo be alone
Найз нөхөд
specialized formFriends and companions
