意味
Expressing possibility or uncertainty.
文化的背景
Directly saying 'No' can be seen as rude. 'Магадгүй' is often used as a 'soft no'. The weather on the steppe is unpredictable. Using words of uncertainty is a sign of respect for nature's power. In Ulaanbaatar, 'магадгүй' is used to manage expectations in fast-paced environments. Saying something will definitely happen can 'jinx' it. 'Магадгүй' protects the outcome.
The 'Baikh' Combo
To sound like a native, always end your 'магадгүй' sentences with 'байх'. It rounds off the uncertainty perfectly.
Don't over-maybe
In business, too many 'магадгүй's can make you seem unreliable. Balance it with 'болно' (will do) when you are sure.
意味
Expressing possibility or uncertainty.
The 'Baikh' Combo
To sound like a native, always end your 'магадгүй' sentences with 'байх'. It rounds off the uncertainty perfectly.
Don't over-maybe
In business, too many 'магадгүй's can make you seem unreliable. Balance it with 'болно' (will do) when you are sure.
自分をテスト
Fill in the blank with the correct Mongolian word for 'maybe'.
_______ би маргааш ирнэ.
The sentence means 'Maybe I will come tomorrow.'
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'Maybe it will rain'?
Choose the best option:
Adding 'байх' at the end makes the expression of uncertainty sound more natural in Mongolian.
Complete the dialogue with a polite 'maybe'.
A: Чи бидэнтэй хамт кино үзэх үү? B: ________, би ажлаа харъя.
B is saying 'Maybe, let me check my work,' which is a polite, non-committal response.
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ビジュアル学習ツール
Levels of Certainty in Mongolian
100% Sure
- • Мэдээж (Of course)
- • Лав (Surely)
50% Sure
- • Магадгүй (Maybe)
- • Байж мэднэ (Might be)
0% Sure
- • Үгүй (No)
- • Хэзээ ч үгүй (Never)
練習問題バンク
3 問題_______ би маргааш ирнэ.
The sentence means 'Maybe I will come tomorrow.'
Choose the best option:
Adding 'байх' at the end makes the expression of uncertainty sound more natural in Mongolian.
A: Чи бидэнтэй хамт кино үзэх үү? B: ________, би ажлаа харъя.
B is saying 'Maybe, let me check my work,' which is a polite, non-committal response.
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よくある質問
4 問Yes, but it's usually followed by 'юм' or 'байх'. Standing alone at the end is rare except in very casual speech.
Yes, it is neutral. However, adding 'байж болох юм' makes it sound more professional and considered.
'Магадгүй' is 'maybe' (50% sure), while 'байх' at the end of a sentence is more like 'probably' (70% sure).
You say 'Магадгүй үгүй байх' or simply 'Үгүй байх'.
関連フレーズ
Байж магадгүй
similarMight be / Could be
Бараг
similarAlmost / Probably
Мэдээж
contrastOf course / Certainly
Байх
builds onTo be / Probably
