मतलब
Watching films for entertainment.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
In Ulaanbaatar, 'Кино үзэх' is the most popular social activity for young people. Malls like Tengis, Urgoo, and Gegeenten are social hubs where people dress up to go to the movies. Historically, cinema was a communal event in rural areas where a mobile projector (кино механик) would arrive in a sum (district) and the whole village would gather to watch. Korean dramas are so popular that 'Кино үзэх' often implies watching a multi-episode K-drama. This has heavily influenced Mongolian slang and fashion. Many Mongolians learn English or Russian by 'Кино үзэх' with subtitles, making it a respected educational hobby.
Drop the suffix
In casual conversation, don't worry about the accusative suffix '-г'. Just say 'Кино үзэх'.
Watch vs. Look
Never use 'харах' for movies unless you are literally just looking at the physical film reel.
मतलब
Watching films for entertainment.
Drop the suffix
In casual conversation, don't worry about the accusative suffix '-г'. Just say 'Кино үзэх'.
Watch vs. Look
Never use 'харах' for movies unless you are literally just looking at the physical film reel.
Slang it up
Use 'Кинодох уу?' (Shall we movie?) with friends to sound like a local.
Post-movie talk
Be prepared to discuss the movie's meaning; it's a big part of the culture.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'үзэх' for the past tense.
Би өчигдөр гоё кино ______.
'Өчигдөр' (yesterday) requires the past tense suffix '-сэн'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'I like watching movies'?
Choose the correct sentence:
'Үзэх' is the correct verb for watching media, and 'дуртай' is the standard way to express liking.
Complete the dialogue with a suggestion to watch a movie.
А: Орой юу хийх вэ? Б: ________________?
'Үзэх үү?' is the standard question form for making a suggestion.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: You are at the cinema counter.
'Үзэх гэсэн юм' is a polite way to state your intention (I'd like to watch a movie).
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Watch vs. Look in Mongolian
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासБи өчигдөр гоё кино ______.
'Өчигдөр' (yesterday) requires the past tense suffix '-сэн'.
Choose the correct sentence:
'Үзэх' is the correct verb for watching media, and 'дуртай' is the standard way to express liking.
А: Орой юу хийх вэ? Б: ________________?
'Үзэх үү?' is the standard question form for making a suggestion.
Situation: You are at the cinema counter.
'Үзэх гэсэн юм' is a polite way to state your intention (I'd like to watch a movie).
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
14 सवालYes, 'Би бичлэг үзэж байна' (I am watching a video) is correct.
Yes, 'Кино' covers both movies and films.
You can say 'Кино үзэхээр явж байна' or simply 'Кинонд явлаа'.
'Үзэх' is for watching/experiencing; 'харах' is for seeing/glancing.
No, Mongolian does not have indefinite articles like 'a'.
It is a loanword from Russian, but it is fully integrated.
Би кино үзэх дургүй.
Yes, 'Нетфликс үзэх' is very common now.
It's a slang verb meaning 'to go to the movies' or 'to watch movies'.
Ямар кино гарч байна вэ?
It is neutral and can be used in any situation.
Аймшгийн кино.
No, for books you must use 'унших' (to read).
Кинонууд, but usually the singular is used for the general activity.
संबंधित मुहावरे
Кино театр
similarMovie theater
Зурагт үзэх
similarWatching TV
Кинодох
specialized formTo go movie-ing
Жүжиг үзэх
contrastWatching a play
Кино сонирхогч
builds onMovie buff/fan
