Signification
People are stronger when they work together.
Contexte culturel
The proverb is often visually represented by five arrows tied together, referencing the story of Alan Gua. Cooperation is a survival necessity in the steppe. Neighbors must help each other with livestock and moving gers. Mongolian companies often use this phrase in team-building retreats to foster a 'family-like' atmosphere. Children are taught this proverb from kindergarten through stories and songs.
Use it to end arguments
If your friends are bickering about where to eat, say 'Эв бол хүч' to remind them to just pick one and stay together.
Don't over-pronounce 'Kh'
The 'Kh' in 'Khüch' should be audible but not so harsh that it sounds like you're clearing your throat.
Signification
People are stronger when they work together.
Use it to end arguments
If your friends are bickering about where to eat, say 'Эв бол хүч' to remind them to just pick one and stay together.
Don't over-pronounce 'Kh'
The 'Kh' in 'Khüch' should be audible but not so harsh that it sounds like you're clearing your throat.
The Power of the Scarf
In visual art, this phrase is often paired with a blue 'khadag' (ceremonial scarf) to show its sacred nature.
The 'Bol' Shortcut
Remember that 'bol' is your best friend for making 'A is B' sentences in Mongolian.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to complete the proverb.
Эв бол ____.
The standard proverb is 'Эв бол хүч' (Unity is strength).
Which situation best fits the proverb 'Эв бол хүч'?
A group of students is struggling to finish a large mural.
The proverb is used to encourage collective effort and harmony.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Энэ ажил маш хэцүү байна. B: Хамтдаа хийе. ____ шүү дээ!
B is suggesting they work together, so the proverb about unity is the most natural fit.
Match the Mongolian words to their English meanings.
1. Эв, 2. Бол, 3. Хүч
Эв = Harmony, Бол = Is, Хүч = Strength.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Individual vs Group
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesЭв бол ____.
The standard proverb is 'Эв бол хүч' (Unity is strength).
A group of students is struggling to finish a large mural.
The proverb is used to encourage collective effort and harmony.
A: Энэ ажил маш хэцүү байна. B: Хамтдаа хийе. ____ шүү дээ!
B is suggesting they work together, so the proverb about unity is the most natural fit.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Эв = Harmony, Бол = Is, Хүч = Strength.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNot at all! While it's ancient, it's used daily in modern offices, sports, and social media.
Yes, it's a sweet way to say that you and your partner are a strong team.
'Ev' is the root (harmony), while 'Ev negdel' is the formal noun (unity/solidarity).
It is written vertically, starting with 'Eb' (ᠡᠪ).
In Cyrillic it's 'Хүч'. In Romanization, both 'Kh' and 'H' are used, but 'Kh' better represents the raspy sound.
No, that would mean 'Power is harmony,' which is not the proverb and doesn't make much sense culturally.
Yes, it is a universal Mongolian proverb used wherever Mongolians live.
No, it often means 'if' or 'when', but in this specific structure, it acts as a copula.
You would say 'Эв бол хүч биш', but people might look at you strangely!
Sometimes people will clasp their hands together or show a fist to emphasize 'strength'.
Expressions liées
Эвтэй бол хүчтэй
similarIf harmonious, then strong.
Олны хүч оломгүй далай
builds onThe power of the many is a bottomless ocean.
Ганц хүн айл болдоггүй
contrastOne person does not make a family.
Эв нэгдэл
specialized formUnity/Solidarity.
