Signification
Emphasizes that teamwork makes tasks easier.
Contexte culturel
The proverb reflects the 'Ail khamaat' system, where neighbors in the countryside function as an extended family unit. The full version of the proverb mentions 'oosor büch' (ger ropes), which are vital for keeping a home stable in high winds. In Ulaanbaatar offices, this phrase is used to encourage 'team building' and flat hierarchy during crunch times. During Tsagaan Sar, families make thousands of buuz. This proverb is the unofficial motto of the kitchen.
Use it to be polite
If someone offers to help you, even if you don't strictly need it, saying 'За, олон хүн тус шүү' is a very polite way to accept.
Don't over-explain
Proverbs are meant to be short. Don't add 'байна' or 'юм' at the end unless you want to sound like a textbook.
Signification
Emphasizes that teamwork makes tasks easier.
Use it to be polite
If someone offers to help you, even if you don't strictly need it, saying 'За, олон хүн тус шүү' is a very polite way to accept.
Don't over-explain
Proverbs are meant to be short. Don't add 'байна' or 'юм' at the end unless you want to sound like a textbook.
The 'Shuu' Factor
Adding 'шүү' (shüü) at the end makes you sound like a native speaker who understands the social energy of the phrase.
Teste-toi
Complete the proverb.
Олон ___ тус.
'Хүн' means person/people. The proverb is 'Many people help.'
In which situation is 'Олон хүн тус' most appropriate?
You and your friends are cleaning a park together.
This is a perfect situation for the proverb as it involves collective effort.
What is the meaning of 'тус' in this proverb?
Олон хүн тус.
In this context, 'тус' means the benefit or help provided by others.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Энэ ажил маш хурдан дууслаа! B: Тийм ээ, ___.
The proverb explains why the work finished quickly.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesОлон ___ тус.
'Хүн' means person/people. The proverb is 'Many people help.'
You and your friends are cleaning a park together.
This is a perfect situation for the proverb as it involves collective effort.
Олон хүн тус.
In this context, 'тус' means the benefit or help provided by others.
A: Энэ ажил маш хурдан дууслаа! B: Тийм ээ, ___.
The proverb explains why the work finished quickly.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your little brother.
Technically 'олон' means many, but people often use it for small groups of 3 or more. For two people, it's less common.
It refers to the ropes and straps of a ger. It's the second half of the full proverb.
No, it's a noun meaning 'help' or 'benefit.' The verb is omitted.
Yes, it's a great way to conclude a paragraph about teamwork or community.
Expressions liées
Олны хүч оломгүй далай
similarThe power of the many is a bottomless ocean.
Эвдэрвэл олз, эвлэвэл хүч
builds onIf we split, we are prey; if we unite, we are strength.
Ганц хүн айл болдоггүй
contrastOne person does not make a household.
Тус болох
specialized formTo be of help.
