Signification
Receiving back money after buying.
Contexte culturel
In the past, giving and receiving was done with both hands to show that nothing was hidden in the sleeves. Today, this survives as the 'right hand supported by the left' gesture when receiving change. In Ulaanbaatar, small change (under 50₮) is often unavailable. Cashiers might ask if you'd like a piece of candy or a small item instead of the exact change. In business, 'хариулт авах' is used for receiving official feedback. It is considered rude to follow up too quickly; one must wait the 'appropriate' time for a 'return'. Some Mongolians believe that you should never put change directly into your pocket without counting it first, as it symbolizes 'counting your blessings'.
The Right Hand Rule
Always use your right hand when receiving change. It's a small gesture that makes you look like a pro.
Count Your Change
In busy markets, mistakes happen. It is not rude to count your change ('хариултаа тоолох') right in front of the seller.
Signification
Receiving back money after buying.
The Right Hand Rule
Always use your right hand when receiving change. It's a small gesture that makes you look like a pro.
Count Your Change
In busy markets, mistakes happen. It is not rude to count your change ('хариултаа тоолох') right in front of the seller.
No Change Needed
If you want to leave a tip or the change is too small to bother with, say 'Хариулт хэрэггүй' (Khariult khereggui).
Candy as Change
If a cashier offers you a piece of candy instead of 20₮, just take it. It's a common and friendly practice.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'Хариулт авах'.
Би дэлгүүрээс 2000 төгрөг ______.
The sentence means 'I received 2000 tugrik change from the shop'.
Which phrase is used when you want to ask for your change politely?
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'Хариултаа авъя' is the standard way to say 'I'll take my change'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You gave 5000₮ for a 4500₮ coffee.
In a transaction with a surplus, you receive change.
Complete the dialogue.
Худалдагч: 'Май, таны хариулт.' Та: '_______.'
The most natural response after receiving change is to say thank you.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesБи дэлгүүрээс 2000 төгрөг ______.
The sentence means 'I received 2000 tugrik change from the shop'.
...
'Хариултаа авъя' is the standard way to say 'I'll take my change'.
Situation: You gave 5000₮ for a 4500₮ coffee.
In a transaction with a surplus, you receive change.
Худалдагч: 'Май, таны хариулт.' Та: '_______.'
The most natural response after receiving change is to say thank you.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
8 questionsNo, it also means 'answer' (to a question) or 'response' (to a letter). Context tells you which one it is.
No, it's not rude. It's your money. However, for amounts under 50₮, many people don't bother.
'Хариу' is more general (response/reaction), while 'Хариулт' is a specific noun (the answer/the change).
Not really. For a refund, use 'Мөнгө буцааж авах' (taking money back).
You say 'Хариултыг нь аваарай' or simply 'Хариулт хэрэггүй'.
It's a traditional sign of respect and shows that you are offering your full attention and courtesy to the exchange.
No, because there is no physical change. You just say 'Баярлалаа' after the transaction.
It means they don't have small change. You might need to wait or buy something else to round up the price.
Expressions liées
Хариу өгөх
contrastTo give an answer or response.
Задгай мөнгө
similarSmall change / coins.
Мөнгө задлах
builds onTo break a large bill.
Хариултгүй
specialized formNo change / No answer.
