意味
To boast or give a word.
文化的背景
In the steppe, your word was your bond. Breaking an 'ам гарах' could lead to being ostracized from the community because trust was essential for survival. While contracts are now standard, many business deals in Mongolia still begin with a verbal 'ам гарах' to establish mutual respect before the lawyers get involved. Wrestlers often 'ам гарах' before a match, not just to boast, but to show their spirit and determination. It is part of the psychological game of the sport. There is a fear that if you 'ам гарах' too much about good things, you might 'jinx' it. This is why some elders advise 'Битгий их ам гар' (Don't boast too much).
Use it for Confidence
If you want to sound determined in Mongolian, use 'Би ... гэж ам гарч байна.' It shows you are serious.
Don't Overuse 'Tom'
Adding 'Tom' (big) makes it sound like you are criticizing someone for being arrogant. Use it carefully!
意味
To boast or give a word.
Use it for Confidence
If you want to sound determined in Mongolian, use 'Би ... гэж ам гарч байна.' It shows you are serious.
Don't Overuse 'Tom'
Adding 'Tom' (big) makes it sound like you are criticizing someone for being arrogant. Use it carefully!
The 'Man's Word'
This phrase is traditionally associated with masculinity ('Er khünii am'), but today it is used by everyone.
自分をテスト
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'Ам гарах'.
Тэр түрүүлнэ гэж ______ боловч гуравдугаар байранд орсон.
The sentence describes a past event (he took 3rd place), so the past tense 'ам гарсан' is required.
Which situation best fits the idiom 'Ам гарах'?
A person is...
'Ам гарах' involves making a commitment or a bold claim.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Би маргааш заавал ирнэ. B: Чи ______ шүү, заавал ирээрэй!
Speaker B is confirming that Speaker A just made a promise ('You gave your word').
Match the phrase to the intent.
Match 'Том ам гарах' with its meaning.
'Том' (big) added to the idiom emphasizes the boasting/over-promising aspect.
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4 問題Тэр түрүүлнэ гэж ______ боловч гуравдугаар байранд орсон.
The sentence describes a past event (he took 3rd place), so the past tense 'ам гарсан' is required.
A person is...
'Ам гарах' involves making a commitment or a bold claim.
A: Би маргааш заавал ирнэ. B: Чи ______ шүү, заавал ирээрэй!
Speaker B is confirming that Speaker A just made a promise ('You gave your word').
Match 'Том ам гарах' with its meaning.
'Том' (big) added to the idiom emphasizes the boasting/over-promising aspect.
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よくある質問
10 問Not necessarily. It can be a noble vow or a foolish boast, depending on whether you can actually do what you said.
It's a bit too 'heavy' for milk. Use 'амлах' (to promise) for small chores. Use 'ам гарах' for bigger commitments.
'Ам өгөх' is strictly 'to give a promise.' 'Ам гарах' can also mean 'to boast' or 'to talk big.'
Use 'Би ам алдчихлаа' (I let it slip/I accidentally promised).
Yes, very often to signify a strong verbal commitment before a contract is signed.
Yes, 'ам гарсан' is the most common form used in daily conversation.
Yes, but they are usually on the receiving end of a parent saying 'Чи ам гарсан шүү!' (You gave your word!).
No, it is a standard idiom used in all levels of society.
You are said to have 'амны гарзтай' (suffered a loss of the mouth/honor).
Yes, 'Амандаа хүрэх' (To reach one's mouth/word).
関連フレーズ
Ам өгөх
synonymTo give a promise.
Ам алдах
contrastTo let a secret slip or make an accidental promise.
Амандаа хүрэх
builds onTo keep one's word.
Том ам гарах
specialized formTo boast or talk big.
