The Genitive Case: Belonging
Chapter in 30 Seconds
Unlock the power of possession to describe the world around you in Mongolian.
- Identify correct genitive suffixes based on word endings.
- Apply the hidden 'n' rule for specific noun groups.
- Connect people and objects using ownership structures.
तुम क्या सीखोगे
Expressing ownership and relationships between nouns. This chapter introduces the first of the major Mongolian cases.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:
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By the end you will be able to: correctly identify and write the genitive suffix for any singular noun.
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By the end you will be able to: construct sentences describing family members or personal possessions.
टिप्स और ट्रिक्स (2)
Listen for the 'n' sound
Vowel Harmony
मुख्य शब्दावली (5)
Real-World Preview
Borrowing a book
Review Summary
- Noun + н
- Noun + ын/ийн/уун/үүний
- Noun + н + suffix
सामान्य गलतियाँ
You missed the vowel harmony requirement. Nouns ending in consonants need a suffix like -ын or -ийн.
Pronouns have irregular possessive forms. Do not add the genitive case to the base pronoun 'Би'.
You forgot the hidden 'n' rule for the word 'гэр'.
इस अध्याय के नियम (3)
Next Steps
You have done an amazing job navigating the case system. Keep practicing and soon it will feel like second nature!
Label items in your room with sticky notes using the genitive case.
त्वरित अभ्यास (10)
___ гэр (Friend's house)
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Find and fix the mistake:
Найз-ын ном.
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___ төв (City's center)
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Find and fix the mistake:
Аав-ын машин.
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Аав ___ машин.
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Багш ___ ном.
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Which is correct?
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Find and fix the mistake:
Ээжии ном
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Миний ___ (book)
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Багш___ ном.
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Score: /10