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Нээрээ юу?

нээрээ юу

Really? / For real?

意味

Expressing mild disbelief or surprise.

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文化的背景

In Ulaanbaatar, 'Нээрээ юу?' is often shortened in fast speech to sound like 'Neer-uu?'. It is a staple of youth culture and 'shuum' (gossip) sessions in coffee shops. In the countryside, people might use the phrase with more gravity. When news of livestock or weather is shared, 'Нээрээ юу?' is a serious request for confirmation. On platforms like Facebook (the most popular in Mongolia), 'Нээрээ юу?' is used to express skepticism toward 'fake news' or political promises. While informal, in a startup or creative environment in Mongolia, 'Нээрээ юу?' can be used among colleagues to show excitement about a new idea.

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The 'By the Way' Trick

Remember that 'Нээрээ' alone can mean 'By the way'. Use it to change the subject!

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Watch your eyebrows

In Mongolia, facial expressions are key. Raise your eyebrows when saying this to look more natural.

意味

Expressing mild disbelief or surprise.

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The 'By the Way' Trick

Remember that 'Нээрээ' alone can mean 'By the way'. Use it to change the subject!

⚠️

Watch your eyebrows

In Mongolia, facial expressions are key. Raise your eyebrows when saying this to look more natural.

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The Sarcastic 'Really'

If you say it slowly with a flat tone, it means 'I don't care' or 'I don't believe you at all'.

自分をテスト

Choose the most natural response to: 'Би өчигдөр 100 доллар олсон!' (I found 100 dollars yesterday!)

Response:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Нээрээ юу?

Since finding money is surprising news, 'Нээрээ юу?' is the most natural reaction.

Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.

A: Маргааш бүх дэлгүүр хаалттай байна. B: ________? Би талх авах хэрэгтэй шүү дээ.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Нээрээ юу

The speaker is surprised by the shops being closed, so 'Нээрээ юу?' fits perfectly.

Match the phrase to the correct situation.

Situation: Your friend tells you they are moving to another country.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Нээрээ юу?

Moving countries is a big, surprising event that warrants a 'Really?'

Finish the conversation naturally.

A: Энэ ресторан маш муу хоолтой. B: Нээрээ юу? ________

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Би өчигдөр энд идсэн, гоё л байсан шүү дээ.

After saying 'Really?', it's natural to follow up with why you are surprised (e.g., 'I ate here yesterday and it was good').

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ビジュアル学習ツール

When to say 'Нээрээ юу?'

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Surprise

  • Winning a prize
  • Unexpected snow
  • Meeting a celebrity
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Gossip

  • New couple
  • Job change
  • Secret news
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Skepticism

  • Tall tales
  • High prices
  • Excuses

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Choose the most natural response to: 'Би өчигдөр 100 доллар олсон!' (I found 100 dollars yesterday!) Choose A1

Response:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Нээрээ юу?

Since finding money is surprising news, 'Нээрээ юу?' is the most natural reaction.

Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase. Fill Blank A1

A: Маргааш бүх дэлгүүр хаалттай байна. B: ________? Би талх авах хэрэгтэй шүү дээ.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Нээрээ юу

The speaker is surprised by the shops being closed, so 'Нээрээ юу?' fits perfectly.

Match the phrase to the correct situation. situation_matching A1

Situation: Your friend tells you they are moving to another country.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Нээрээ юу?

Moving countries is a big, surprising event that warrants a 'Really?'

Finish the conversation naturally. dialogue_completion A2

A: Энэ ресторан маш муу хоолтой. B: Нээрээ юу? ________

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Би өчигдөр энд идсэн, гоё л байсан шүү дээ.

After saying 'Really?', it's natural to follow up with why you are surprised (e.g., 'I ate here yesterday and it was good').

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よくある質問

10 問

Not inherently, but it is informal. It's like saying 'For real?'—fine with friends, but maybe too casual for your boss.

Yes! It's very common in SMS, Messenger, and WhatsApp. You can even just write 'Нээрээ юу?' with a lot of question marks.

'Нээрээ юу?' is more informal and expresses more shock. 'Тийм үү?' is neutral and polite.

You usually say 'Тийм ээ, нээрээ' (Yes, really) or 'Нээрээ шүү' (Truly).

Yes, 'Тийм гэж үү?' or 'Энэ үнэн үү?' are more formal ways to ask 'Is that true?'.

Yes, if someone tells you a lie, you can say 'Нээрээ юу?!' with an angry tone to show you are offended.

No, it is used equally by men and women of all ages.

By itself, it means 'Really' or 'Truly'. It can also mean 'By the way' at the start of a sentence.

Yes, it is used all over Mongolia, though rural accents might vary the pronunciation slightly.

Yes, it's very common to use with children to show interest in their stories.

関連フレーズ

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Тийм үү?

similar

Is that so?

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Нээрээ гэж үү?

specialized form

Is it really so?

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Үнэн үү?

synonym

Is it true?

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Пөөх!

builds on

Wow!

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Юу гэнэ ээ?

similar

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