Signification
A close or reliable companion.
Contexte culturel
Friendship is often considered as strong as blood relation. The term 'найз' is used for peers, while 'ах' (older brother) or 'эгч' (older sister) is used for friends who are slightly older. In the countryside, a 'good friend' is someone you can trust with your livestock. This practical reliability is the root of the word 'sain' (good/effective). In Ulaanbaatar, 'sain naiz' is the standard term for your 'inner circle'. It is common to have a very large group of 'найз' but only 2-3 'сайн найз'. During Naadam, friends often travel together to watch wrestling or horse racing. Calling someone your 'sain naiz' during these events is a sign of great respect.
Use it for anyone
Don't worry about gender; 'сайн найз' works for everyone!
Avoid 'Boyfriend' confusion
Never add 'залуу' unless you mean a romantic partner.
Signification
A close or reliable companion.
Use it for anyone
Don't worry about gender; 'сайн найз' works for everyone!
Avoid 'Boyfriend' confusion
Never add 'залуу' unless you mean a romantic partner.
Add 'минь'
Say 'Сайн найз минь' to sound more affectionate and native.
Loyalty matters
In Mongolia, calling someone a 'sain naiz' implies you will help them if they ask.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank to say 'This is my good friend.'
Энэ бол миний ______ найз.
'Сайн' is the correct adjective form to modify 'найз'.
Which sentence means 'We are good friends'?
Choose the correct translation:
When referring to 'we' (бид), the noun 'найз' must be pluralized to 'найзууд'.
Match the Mongolian phrase to its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are the three most common variations of the phrase.
Complete the dialogue.
А: Энэ хэн бэ? Б: Энэ миний ______ ______.
The singular 'сайн найз' is needed to answer 'Who is this (singular)?'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Friend vs. Boyfriend/Girlfriend
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesЭнэ бол миний ______ найз.
'Сайн' is the correct adjective form to modify 'найз'.
Choose the correct translation:
When referring to 'we' (бид), the noun 'найз' must be pluralized to 'найзууд'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the three most common variations of the phrase.
А: Энэ хэн бэ? Б: Энэ миний ______ ______.
The singular 'сайн найз' is needed to answer 'Who is this (singular)?'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, it can be used for both men and women without any changes.
You say 'хамгийн сайн найз' (khamgiin sain naiz).
'Найз' is a general friend, while 'сайн найз' is a close, trusted friend.
Yes, if you have a personal friendship with them outside of work tasks.
Add '-ууд' to 'найз' to get 'сайн найзууд'.
No, Mongolian adjectives do not change for number or gender.
Usually no, it is too informal. Use 'багш' (teacher) to show respect.
It means 'my friend' and is a very warm, friendly way to address someone.
Young people might use 'найз' or just 'хөгшөөн' (old man/buddy) among males.
Only if you are already very close with the person. Otherwise, use 'эрхэм' (dear).
Expressions liées
Хамгийн сайн найз
specialized formBest friend
Дотно найз
similarClose friend
Багын найз
specialized formChildhood friend
Найз нөхөд
builds onFriends and comrades
Анд
synonymSworn brother
