Signification
Consuming prescribed pills or liquid.
Contexte culturel
It is common to take medicine with warm water, as cold water is believed to hinder the medicine's 'fire' or effectiveness. Traditional 'tan' is often taken at specific times of day (e.g., sunrise or sunset) to align with the body's energy. If you see someone taking medicine, it is polite to wish them a quick recovery. Pharmacies (Эмийн сан) are often open 24/7 in Ulaanbaatar, reflecting a high reliance on both modern and traditional medicine.
The 'Drink' Rule
Just remember: if it goes in your mouth and it's medicine, you DRINK it. No exceptions for pills!
Don't say 'Eat'
Saying 'эм идэх' (eat medicine) sounds like you are eating it for lunch. It's a very common beginner mistake.
Signification
Consuming prescribed pills or liquid.
The 'Drink' Rule
Just remember: if it goes in your mouth and it's medicine, you DRINK it. No exceptions for pills!
Don't say 'Eat'
Saying 'эм идэх' (eat medicine) sounds like you are eating it for lunch. It's a very common beginner mistake.
Politeness
Always use the 'уугаарай' form when telling an elder to take their medicine.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'уух'.
Би өчигдөр орой эм ______.
'Өчигдөр орой' (Yesterday evening) requires the past tense.
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'Please take your medicine' politely?
'Уугаарай' is the polite imperative for 'drink', and 'эмээ' is 'your medicine'.
Match the Mongolian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
Each type of medicine has its own specific verb in Mongolian.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Чиний толгой өвдөж байна уу? B: Тийм ээ, их өвдөж байна. A: Тэгвэл ______.
If someone has a headache, the most logical advice is to 'take medicine'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Verbs for Different Medicines
Oral (Drink)
- • Pills
- • Syrup
- • Powder (Tan)
- • Vitamins
Topical (Smear)
- • Cream
- • Ointment
- • Gel
Injection (Do)
- • Vaccine
- • IV Drip
- • Insulin
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesБи өчигдөр орой эм ______.
'Өчигдөр орой' (Yesterday evening) requires the past tense.
How do you say 'Please take your medicine' politely?
'Уугаарай' is the polite imperative for 'drink', and 'эмээ' is 'your medicine'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Each type of medicine has its own specific verb in Mongolian.
A: Чиний толгой өвдөж байна уу? B: Тийм ээ, их өвдөж байна. A: Тэгвэл ______.
If someone has a headache, the most logical advice is to 'take medicine'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsIt's historical. Medicine used to be liquid herbal teas, and the language never changed when pills were introduced.
Yes, 'витамин уух' is the standard way to say you take vitamins.
You say 'Би эмээ уухаа мартчихсан'.
Yes, 'эм хэрэглэх' (to use medicine) is used in formal or medical contexts.
You still use 'уух'. You usually mix the powder with water or wash it down with water.
Only if you are talking about a specific, previously mentioned medicine. Otherwise, 'эм уух' is fine.
Ask 'Өдөрт хэдэн удаа уух вэ?'.
Absolutely, it's a liquid, so it fits perfectly!
'Эм' is a general word for medicine, while 'тан' specifically refers to traditional herbal powders/decoctions.
Yes, it is perfectly normal and not considered rude.
Use 'хоолны өмнө'.
Use 'хоолны дараа'.
Expressions liées
Эм барих
specialized formTo prescribe or prepare medicine
Эмчилгээ хийлгэх
builds onTo receive medical treatment
Тариа хийлгэх
contrastTo get an injection
Витамин уух
specialized formTo take vitamins
Эмээр бөөлжих
similarTo be sick of taking medicine
