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Найс

найс

Nice

意味

Borrowed from English, used informally by youth.

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文化的背景

In the capital city, 'Найс' is often used as a 'filler' word in conversation, similar to how English speakers use 'like' or 'cool'. It shows that the speaker is engaged and positive. The gaming community is the primary driver of English loanwords. Terms like 'GG' (Good Game), 'WP' (Well Played), and 'Найс' are used even when speaking entirely in Mongolian. Modern Mongolians pride themselves on being 'global citizens'. Using 'Найс' is a small way to signal that they are part of the international community and understand English. Some older Mongolians or language teachers may dislike the word 'Найс', viewing it as a sign of the 'degradation' of the Mongolian language. They prefer the word 'Гоё' (Goyo).

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Use 'шүү' for flavor

Adding 'шүү' (shüü) after 'Найс' makes you sound much more like a local speaker.

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Watch your audience

Never say 'Найс' to your Mongolian boss or your partner's parents unless you are very close.

意味

Borrowed from English, used informally by youth.

💡

Use 'шүү' for flavor

Adding 'шүү' (shüü) after 'Найс' makes you sound much more like a local speaker.

⚠️

Watch your audience

Never say 'Найс' to your Mongolian boss or your partner's parents unless you are very close.

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Sarcasm check

If someone says 'Найс' with a very flat, low tone, they probably mean the opposite!

自分をテスト

Fill in the blank with the appropriate slang for 'Nice'.

Чиний шинэ машин үнэхээр ______ байна шүү!

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: найс

In this context, we are complimenting a new car in a casual way, so 'найс' is the best fit.

Match the response to the situation.

Situation: Your friend tells you they just won a game of Dota 2.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Найс!

'Найс!' is the standard reaction to a gaming victory.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Маргааш бүгдээрээ салхинд гарах уу? B: ________, тэгье!

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Найс

B is agreeing to a fun plan, so 'Найс' (Nice) expresses approval.

Which of these is the most appropriate place to use 'Найс'?

Where can you say 'Найс'?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: In a text to a friend

'Найс' is informal slang and should only be used in casual settings.

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When to say 'Найс'

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Situations

  • Gaming
  • Texting
  • New Clothes
  • Good News

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the blank with the appropriate slang for 'Nice'. Fill Blank A1

Чиний шинэ машин үнэхээр ______ байна шүү!

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: найс

In this context, we are complimenting a new car in a casual way, so 'найс' is the best fit.

Match the response to the situation. situation_matching A1

Situation: Your friend tells you they just won a game of Dota 2.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Найс!

'Найс!' is the standard reaction to a gaming victory.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: Маргааш бүгдээрээ салхинд гарах уу? B: ________, тэгье!

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Найс

B is agreeing to a fun plan, so 'Найс' (Nice) expresses approval.

Which of these is the most appropriate place to use 'Найс'? Choose A2

Where can you say 'Найс'?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: In a text to a friend

'Найс' is informal slang and should only be used in casual settings.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

7 問

Technically no, it is a loanword from English, but it is used so frequently that it is part of the modern lexicon.

Yes, you can say 'Найс залуу' (A nice guy), but it usually refers to their style or vibe rather than their moral character.

It is spelled Н-А-Й-С.

It's not rude, but it is very informal. It's like wearing a t-shirt to a wedding—fine for some weddings, but not all.

Rarely. If an older person uses it, they are likely trying to sound 'hip' or are very tech-savvy.

'Гоё' is the native word for 'pretty/cool'. 'Найс' is the modern, English-influenced version.

No, it is too casual for professional correspondence.

関連フレーズ

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Гоё

similar

Beautiful, nice, cool

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Тасархай

specialized form

Amazing, 'torn off' (slang)

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Зэвүүн

similar

Cool, 'wicked'

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Сайхан

contrast

Beautiful, good

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Найз

contrast

Friend

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