Signification
A vehicle that has just been bought.
Contexte culturel
It is common to tie a 'khadag' (blue silk scarf) to the steering wheel for protection. People sprinkle milk on the tires of a new car to ensure a safe journey. The phrase 'Төмөр хүлэг' (Iron Steed) is a popular poetic synonym for a car. Buying a Toyota Prius (even if used) is so common it's often jokingly called the 'national car'.
Use 'Tsoo'
If the car is literally 0km, use 'Цоо шинэ' to sound more native.
The Blessing
If a friend buys a new car, say 'Мөнгөн хазаар нь мөнхөрч...' for a very traditional blessing.
Signification
A vehicle that has just been bought.
Use 'Tsoo'
If the car is literally 0km, use 'Цоо шинэ' to sound more native.
The Blessing
If a friend buys a new car, say 'Мөнгөн хазаар нь мөнхөрч...' for a very traditional blessing.
Word Order
Never say 'Машин шинэ'. It sounds like you are starting a sentence 'The car is new...' but it's incomplete.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct word for 'new'.
Би _____ машин авсан.
'Шинэ' is the word for 'new'.
Which sentence means 'I have a new car'?
Choose the correct sentence:
The comitative case '-tai' is used to express possession in Mongolian.
Match the Mongolian words with their English meanings.
Match the following:
These are the core vocabulary items for this lesson.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Энэ чиний машин уу? B: Тийм ээ, энэ миний ______ ______.
In the context of showing off a car, 'new car' is the most likely answer.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Types of 'Shine Mashin'
Condition
- • Цоо шинэ (Brand new)
- • Шинэвтэр (Newish)
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesБи _____ машин авсан.
'Шинэ' is the word for 'new'.
Choose the correct sentence:
The comitative case '-tai' is used to express possession in Mongolian.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the core vocabulary items for this lesson.
A: Энэ чиний машин уу? B: Тийм ээ, энэ миний ______ ______.
In the context of showing off a car, 'new car' is the most likely answer.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsNo, it can mean any machine, but on its own, it almost always refers to a car. For a washing machine, you say 'ugaalgiin mashin'.
Би шинэ машин авсан (Bi shine mashin avsan).
Yes, 'shine talh' means fresh bread. It works for both 'new' and 'fresh'.
Шинэ машинууд (Shine mashinuud).
Expressions liées
Хуучин машин
contrastOld car
Цоо шинэ
specialized formBrand new
Машин барих
builds onTo drive a car
Унаа
similarRide/Transport
