Signification
Feeling peaceful and without worry.
Contexte culturel
In Mongolian culture, it is considered a virtue to be 'сэтгэл амар' (carefree/peaceful). Being overly anxious is often seen as a lack of faith in the future or 'Tenger' (the sky/fate). The phrase is deeply tied to the safety of the five types of livestock. If the animals are safe from wolves, the herder's 'setgel' is 'amar'. Many Mongolians view 'Setgel Amar' as a mini-nirvana—a moment where the mind is free from the 'poison' of worry. In Ulaanbaatar, this phrase is now frequently used regarding traffic and pollution. Finding a parking spot can lead to a 'сэтгэл амар' moment.
The 'Relief' Trigger
Use this phrase the second you stop worrying about something. It's the perfect 'phew' expression.
Not for Objects
Never call a book or a tool 'сэтгэл амар.' It only applies to living beings with a 'setgel'.
Signification
Feeling peaceful and without worry.
The 'Relief' Trigger
Use this phrase the second you stop worrying about something. It's the perfect 'phew' expression.
Not for Objects
Never call a book or a tool 'сэтгэл амар.' It only applies to living beings with a 'setgel'.
Social Media Magic
Post a photo of nature with the caption 'Сэтгэл амар...' to sound like a native Mongolian influencer.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase.
Би шалгалтаа өгөөд маш их ________.
We use the past tense '-лаа' to show the change of state after finishing the exam.
Which sentence is correct?
You want to say your mind is at peace because your friend is safe.
'Сэтгэл амар' is used for emotional relief, not for chairs or 'easy' work.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Хүүхдүүд чинь сайн уу? B: Тийм ээ, бүгд сайн ажиллаж байгаа. ________.
The speaker is describing their current ongoing state of peace regarding their children.
Match the situation to the phrase.
Situation: You just paid off your last bank loan.
This expresses the immediate relief of a burden being lifted.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
When to use Сэтгэл амар
Relief
- • After exams
- • Finding lost keys
- • Debt paid
Safety
- • Arriving home
- • Loved ones safe
- • Health is good
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesБи шалгалтаа өгөөд маш их ________.
We use the past tense '-лаа' to show the change of state after finishing the exam.
You want to say your mind is at peace because your friend is safe.
'Сэтгэл амар' is used for emotional relief, not for chairs or 'easy' work.
A: Хүүхдүүд чинь сайн уу? B: Тийм ээ, бүгд сайн ажиллаж байгаа. ________.
The speaker is describing their current ongoing state of peace regarding their children.
Situation: You just paid off your last bank loan.
This expresses the immediate relief of a burden being lifted.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsNo. 'Сэтгэл амар' is positive. If you are bored, you would say 'Уйтгартай байна.'
Yes, if you are telling a client that a problem has been resolved and they don't need to worry anymore.
They are 95% interchangeable. 'Санаа амар' is slightly more common for 'I'm not worried about that specific task.'
You can say 'Сэтгэл амар бай' (Be at peace/Don't worry).
No, use 'Чимээгүй' (silent) or 'Амар жимэр' (peaceful/quiet).
Expressions liées
Санаа амар
synonymMind at ease
Тайван байх
similarTo be calm
Сэтгэл зовох
contrastTo worry
Амар жимэр
specialized formPeaceful and quiet
