Signification
Asking about meteorological conditions.
Contexte culturel
Weather is the single most important factor for nomadic life. Asking about it is a sign of empathy for the challenges of herding. In the capital, this phrase is often used to discuss air pollution (smog) during the winter, not just temperature. Mongolians believe the 'Eternal Blue Sky' (Munkh Khukh Tenger) watches over them. Weather is seen as the sky's mood. It is considered polite to answer weather questions with a positive or neutral tone, even if the weather is harsh.
The 'Gadaa' Shortcut
If you want to sound like a local, just say 'Gadaa yamar baina?'. It's shorter and very natural.
Don't say 'How'
Never use 'Kherkhen' (How). Always use 'Yamar' (What kind). Using 'Kherkhen' is the #1 sign of a beginner.
Signification
Asking about meteorological conditions.
The 'Gadaa' Shortcut
If you want to sound like a local, just say 'Gadaa yamar baina?'. It's shorter and very natural.
Don't say 'How'
Never use 'Kherkhen' (How). Always use 'Yamar' (What kind). Using 'Kherkhen' is the #1 sign of a beginner.
Answer with 'Saikhan'
Even if it's snowing, saying 'Saikhan baina' (It's beautiful) is a very Mongolian way to appreciate nature.
Teste-toi
Complete the sentence to ask about the weather today.
Өнөөдөр цаг агаар ______ байна?
'Ямар' is the correct interrogative for 'what kind' of weather.
Which of these is the most common informal way to ask 'How is it outside?'
Choose the correct phrase:
'Гадаа ямар байна?' is the standard informal variation.
Fill in the missing line in the dialogue.
A: Сайн байна уу? B: Сайн. A: ________? B: Энд их дулаахан байна.
The response 'Энд их дулаахан байна' (It's very warm here) indicates the question was about the weather.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: You are calling your mom in another city.
Asking about the weather in another location ('Тэнд') is a common way to start a call.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesӨнөөдөр цаг агаар ______ байна?
'Ямар' is the correct interrogative for 'what kind' of weather.
Choose the correct phrase:
'Гадаа ямар байна?' is the standard informal variation.
A: Сайн байна уу? B: Сайн. A: ________? B: Энд их дулаахан байна.
The response 'Энд их дулаахан байна' (It's very warm here) indicates the question was about the weather.
Situation: You are calling your mom in another city.
Asking about the weather in another location ('Тэнд') is a common way to start a call.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is two words, but they function as a single compound noun meaning 'weather'.
Yes, but change 'baina' to 'baikh ve' (Цаг агаар ямар байх вэ?).
The suffix '-huu' means 'ish' or 'roughly.' It makes the question sound softer and more conversational.
Usually 'Saikhan baina' (It's nice) or 'Khuiten baina' (It's cold).
In casual speech, no. In formal writing or very clear questions, yes: 'Цаг агаар ямар байна вэ?'.
Yes, it's the most polite way to start a conversation with a stranger in Mongolia.
You can say 'Бороо орох болов уу?' (Will it rain?).
'Gadaa' means 'outside.' It's often used instead of 'weather' in casual talk.
Not really slang, but 'Gadaa yuu bolj baina?' (What's happening outside?) is very casual.
No, for climate use 'Uur am'sgal' (Уур амьсгал).
Expressions liées
Цаг агаарын мэдээ
specialized formWeather forecast/news
Гадаа хүйтэн байна
builds onIt is cold outside
Тэнгэр муухай байна
similarThe sky is ugly (bad weather)
Дулаахан байна
contrastIt is warm
