Хурдан
Fast, quick
Хурдан 30秒で
- Means fast or quick.
- Primary word for speed in Mongolian.
- Used for vehicles, animals, and actions.
- Culturally significant for horse racing.
The Mongolian word Хурдан (pronounced 'khur-dan') is the primary adjective used to describe speed, velocity, and quickness. At its most basic level, it translates to 'fast' or 'quick' in English. However, in the context of Mongolian culture, a culture deeply rooted in nomadic traditions and the vastness of the steppe, the concept of speed carries a weight that transcends mere physical movement. It implies efficiency, vitality, and often, the spirit of the horse—the most revered animal in Mongolia.
- Physical Velocity
- Used to describe objects or living beings moving at high speed, such as cars, trains, or athletes. For example, 'Хурдан машин' (a fast car).
- Temporal Quickness
- Refers to the duration of an action. If someone finishes a task in a short amount of time, they are 'хурдан'.
- The Equestrian Context
- In the Naadam festival, the 'хурдан морь' (fast horses) are the stars. Here, the word takes on a ceremonial and prestigious tone.
You will use 'хурдан' in almost every daily interaction where time is a factor. Whether you are asking someone to speak faster because you are in a rush, or praising a child for finishing their homework quickly, 'хурдан' is your go-to word. It is a masculine word in terms of vowel harmony (containing 'у' and 'а'), which dictates how suffixes will be attached to it in more complex grammatical structures.
Чи маш хурдан гүйдэг юм байна. (You run very fast.)
In modern Ulaanbaatar, you'll hear this word constantly in traffic ('Хурдан яваач!' - Move faster!) or at fast-food restaurants. It is an essential building block for any beginner learner because it allows you to express urgency and describe the dynamic world around you. Unlike some synonyms that might imply 'suddenness' (like түргэн), 'хурдан' focuses on the rate of speed itself. It is a neutral, versatile, and high-frequency word that forms the backbone of Mongolian descriptive language.
Using 'Хурдан' correctly requires understanding its placement in a sentence. In Mongolian, which follows a Subject-Object-Verb (SOV) structure, 'хурдан' usually sits directly before the noun it modifies or the verb it describes. Because Mongolian is an agglutinative language, 'хурдан' itself doesn't change much, but the words around it do.
Энэ бол хурдан галт тэрэг. (This is a fast train.)
In the example above, 'хурдан' is a simple adjective. Note that it does not need to agree in gender or number with 'галт тэрэг' (train), as Mongolian adjectives are generally invariant in these categories. This makes it quite easy for English speakers to pick up.
- As an Imperative
- 'Хурдан!' can be shouted on its own to mean 'Hurry up!' or 'Faster!'. It is common in sports or when you are late.
- With the Particle 'МАШ'
- To say 'very fast', you add 'маш' before it: 'Маш хурдан'.
Би хурдан ирлээ. (I came quickly / I arrived fast.)
When describing how an action is performed, 'хурдан' functions as an adverb. In the sentence 'Би хурдан ирлээ', it describes the manner of 'ирэх' (to come). If you want to emphasize the speed even more, you might use the reduplicated form 'хурдхан', which translates to 'rather quickly' or 'quickly enough'.
You can also use 'хурдан' in comparative and superlative forms. To say 'faster than', you use the ablative case suffix (-аас/ээс/оос/өөс) on the object of comparison. For example: 'Туулай яст мэлхийгээс хурдан' (The rabbit is faster than the turtle). To say 'the fastest', you use 'хамгийн' before the word: 'Хамгийн хурдан' (The fastest). Mastering these patterns allows you to move from simple descriptions to complex comparisons in Mongolian.
In Mongolia, 'Хурдан' isn't just a word; it's a lifestyle. You will hear it in various settings, ranging from the high-octane environment of the horse races to the mundane bustle of city life. Understanding the context helps you grasp the subtle nuances of its usage.
- At the Naadam Festival
- This is the most prestigious context. Commentators will scream 'Хурдан морьд!' as the horses approach the finish line. Here, it implies strength and genetic superiority.
- In Public Transport
- In a crowded 'mikro' (minibus), passengers might tell the driver 'Хурдан яваарай' (Please go faster) if they are running late for work.
- In the Classroom
- Teachers often say 'Хурдан бичээрэй' (Write quickly) or 'Хурдан бодоорой' (Think fast/solve quickly) to keep students engaged.
Та хурдан ярьж байна. (You are speaking fast.)
As a foreigner, you will likely hear this word when people are trying to help you. If you are struggling to cross a busy street in Ulaanbaatar, a local might nudge you and say 'Хурдан, хурдан!' to ensure you cross before the light changes. It is also used in the digital world; 'хурдан интернет' (fast internet) is a common marketing phrase you'll see on billboards.
Interestingly, you'll also hear it in the kitchen. 'Хурдан хоол' is the literal translation for 'fast food', but it's also used for 'quick meals' made at home. Because the Mongolian climate can be harsh, doing things 'хурдан' (like setting up a ger or gathering wood) was historically a matter of survival. This historical necessity has baked the word into the very fabric of the language's pragmatics.
While 'Хурдан' is a straightforward word, English speakers often fall into a few traps due to the differences in how Mongolian and English categorize 'speed' and 'urgency'.
- Confusing 'Хурдан' with 'Түргэн'
- While both mean fast, 'Түргэн' (türgen) often implies 'sudden' or 'urgent'. For example, an ambulance is 'Түргэний тэрэг'. If you say 'Хурдан тусламж' instead of 'Түргэн тусламж' for first aid, it sounds slightly off, like you want the aid to move fast rather than be immediate.
- Misusing 'Хурд' vs 'Хурдан'
- Beginners often use the noun 'хурд' (speed) when they need the adjective 'хурдан'. Remember: 'Хурдан машин' (Fast car) vs 'Машины хурд' (The car's speed).
Буруу: Би хурд явдаг. (Wrong: I speed walk.)
Зөв: Би хурдан явдаг. (Right: I walk fast.)
Another common mistake is applying 'хурдан' to 'early'. In English, we sometimes use 'fast' or 'quick' when we mean 'soon'. In Mongolian, 'soon' is 'удахгүй' or 'төдөлгүй'. If you say 'Хурдан ирээрэй', it means 'Come quickly (travel at a high speed)', whereas 'Удахгүй ирээрэй' means 'Come back soon (shortly from now)'.
Finally, avoid using 'хурдан' to describe someone's intelligence in a formal setting. While you can say 'хурдан сэтгэдэг' (thinks fast), calling someone a 'хурдан хүн' (fast person) might be ambiguous—it could mean they run fast or they are hasty/impatient. To describe someone as 'smart/quick-witted', words like 'сэргэлэн' or 'ухаантай' are often more appropriate.
To truly master the concept of speed in Mongolian, you need to know the alternatives to 'Хурдан'. Depending on whether you're talking about a sudden action, a professional process, or a personality trait, different words apply.
- Түргэн (Türgen)
- Meaning: Quick, rapid, or urgent. It is often used for things that happen suddenly or need to happen immediately. Example: 'Түргэн тусламж' (First aid/Ambulance).
- Шуурхай (Shuurkhai)
- Meaning: Prompt, efficient, or streamlined. This is used in business or official contexts. A 'шуурхай зөвлөгөөн' is a 'briefing' or 'prompt meeting'.
- Шаламгай (Shalamgai)
- Meaning: Nimble, agile, or brisk. This describes someone who is physically quick and efficient in their movements, like a skilled craftsman or a busy waiter.
Тэр ажилдаа маш шаламгай. (He is very nimble/efficient at his work.)
When comparing 'Хурдан' and 'Удаан' (slow), you cover the basic spectrum of speed. However, if you want to say 'even faster', you might use 'улам хурдан'. If you want to describe a 'lightning-fast' speed, you can use the phrase 'цахилгаан мэт хурдан' (fast like lightning).
In poetic or literary contexts, you might encounter 'хурд хүч' (speed and power), emphasizing the dynamic energy of an object. For a learner, sticking to 'хурдан' for general speed and 'түргэн' for urgency will cover 90% of situations. As you progress, adding 'шуурхай' for professional efficiency will make your Mongolian sound much more natural and sophisticated.
How Formal Is It?
"Эдийн засгийн хурдан өсөлт ажиглагдаж байна."
"Энэ машин их хурдан юм."
"Хурдан, хурдан!"
"Миний хүү хурдан том болоорой."
"Гялс хурдан яваад ирье."
豆知識
In old Mongolian script, the word 'хурдан' looks like a vertical string of characters that visually mimics the flowing mane of a galloping horse. This connection to horses is ancient.
発音ガイド
- Pronouncing the 'х' like an English 'h'. It should be more raspy.
- Making the 'у' sound like 'oo' in 'food'; it's closer to the 'u' in 'put'.
- Stress on the second syllable.
難易度
Very easy to recognize, simple letters.
Easy, but remember the 'х' and 'у'.
The 'х' sound requires some practice for English speakers.
Clear and distinct sound in speech.
次に学ぶべきこと
前提知識
次に学ぶ
上級
知っておくべき文法
Vowel Harmony
Хурдан + -аар = Хурднаар (Masculine harmony).
Comparative Ablative
Надаас хурдан (Faster than me).
Superlative 'Хамгийн'
Хамгийн хурдан (The fastest).
Adverbial Placement
Хурдан явах (Directly before the verb).
Reduplication for nuance
Хурдхан (Meaning 'quickly enough' or 'somewhat fast').
レベル別の例文
Хурдан машин.
Fast car.
Simple Adjective + Noun structure.
Би хурдан гүйдэг.
I run fast.
Adverbial use before a verb.
Хурдан!
Hurry up! / Faster!
Imperative use of the adjective.
Тэр хурдан идэж байна.
He/She is eating fast.
Present continuous tense with an adverb.
Маш хурдан.
Very fast.
Use of 'маш' as an intensifier.
Хурдан ирээрэй.
Come quickly.
Imperative with a polite suffix -аарай.
Энэ бол хурдан морь.
This is a fast horse.
Cultural context: race horses.
Чи хурдан байна.
You are fast.
Predicate use of the adjective.
Миний ах надаас хурдан.
My brother is faster than me.
Comparative using the ablative case suffix -аас.
Би хурдан явах хэрэгтэй.
I need to go fast.
Modal construction with 'хэрэгтэй'.
Тэр хурдан бичиж чаддаг.
He can write fast.
Ability construction with 'чадах'.
Бид хурдан ажиллах ёстой.
We must work fast.
Obligation construction with 'ёстой'.
Энэ компьютер маш хурдан.
This computer is very fast.
Describing technology.
Хурдан уншаарай.
Please read quickly.
Polite command.
Тэр хурдан сэтгэдэг хүүхэд.
He is a quick-thinking child.
Compound description of mental speed.
Хурдан яваарай, цаг боллоо.
Go quickly, it's time.
Context of being late.
Монгол улс хурдан хөгжиж байна.
Mongolia is developing fast.
Describing abstract societal progress.
Та арай хурдан ярьж болох уу?
Could you speak a bit faster?
Polite request with 'болох уу'.
Хурдан сурах арга барил чухал.
Fast learning methods are important.
Noun phrase as a subject.
Тэр хурдан шийдвэр гаргасан.
He made a fast decision.
Describing decision-making speed.
Энэ бол хамгийн хурдан арга.
This is the fastest way.
Superlative with 'хамгийн'.
Бид хурдан хугацаанд дуусгалаа.
We finished it in a fast (short) time.
Temporal context.
Тэр хурдан морины уралдаанд түрүүлсэн.
He won the fast horse race.
Specific cultural event.
Хурдан хариу өгсөнд баярлалаа.
Thank you for the fast reply.
Polite social interaction.
Технологийн хурдан өөрчлөлт бидэнд нөлөөлж байна.
The rapid change in technology is affecting us.
Abstract noun phrase.
Тэр асуудлыг хурдан шийдвэрлэх чадвартай.
He has the ability to resolve issues quickly.
Describing professional skills.
Хурдан явах тусам аюултай.
The faster you go, the more dangerous it is.
Proportional construction with 'тусам'.
Тэр хурдан хөдөлгөөнтэй тамирчин.
He is an athlete with fast movements.
Describing physical agility.
Интернетийн хурд хурдан байх шаардлагатай.
Internet speed needs to be fast.
Describing requirements.
Хурдан хугацааны дотор их зүйл амжууллаа.
Accomplished a lot within a short period.
Complex temporal phrase.
Тэр хурдан ууртай хүн.
He is a quick-tempered person.
Describing personality traits.
Хурдан тусламж дуудах хэрэгтэй!
Need to call for fast (emergency) help!
Urgency/Emergency context.
Эдийн засгийн хурдан өсөлт нь олон талын ач холбогдолтой.
Rapid economic growth has multifaceted importance.
Formal academic/journalistic tone.
Тэрээр хурдан сэтгэхүйгээрээ бусдаас ялгардаг.
He stands out from others with his quick thinking.
Abstract instrumental case usage.
Хурдан морины соёл бол Монголын өв соёл юм.
The culture of fast horses is Mongolia's heritage.
Cultural/Historical discussion.
Мэдээлэл хурдан түгэх тусам үнэн зөв байх нь чухал.
As information spreads faster, accuracy becomes more important.
Complex logic/social commentary.
Тэрээр маш хурдан хугацаанд мэргэжлийн түвшинд хүрсэн.
He reached a professional level in a very short time.
Professional development.
Хурдан хэмнэлтэй хөгжим залууст таалагддаг.
Fast-paced music is liked by young people.
Describing artistic rhythm.
Тэр хурдан шаламгай байдлаараа алдартай.
He is famous for his quick and nimble manner.
Combining synonyms for emphasis.
Хурдан явж байгаад осолд орох эрсдэлтэй.
There is a risk of getting into an accident while going fast.
Risk assessment/warning.
Цаг хугацааны хурдан урсгалыг хэн ч зогсоож чадахгүй.
No one can stop the fast flow of time.
Philosophical/Literary usage.
Хурдан морины цолыг дуудах нь наадмын салшгүй хэсэг.
Chanting the titles of the fast horses is an inseparable part of Naadam.
High-level cultural nuance.
Тэрээр хурдан хөдөлж, өрсөлдөгчөө мэхэлж чадлаа.
He moved quickly and managed to outmaneuver his opponent.
Strategic description.
Нийгмийн хурдан шилжилт нь сэтгэл зүйн дарамт үүсгэж магадгүй.
Rapid social transition might cause psychological pressure.
Sociological analysis.
Түүний хурдан шаламгай хөдөлгөөн нь байгалийн авьяас юм.
His quick and nimble movement is a natural talent.
Aesthetic description.
Мэдээллийн хурдан урсгалд шүүлтүүртэй хандах хэрэгтэй.
One must approach the fast flow of information with a filter.
Media literacy context.
Хурдан хөгжих хүсэл нь заримдаа чанарыг орхигдуулдаг.
The desire to develop fast sometimes neglects quality.
Critical observation.
Тэрээр хурдан хэмнэлээр амьдардаг нэгэн.
He is someone who lives at a fast pace.
Metaphorical lifestyle description.
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
Хурдан!
Хурдан ирээрэй
Хурдан эдгээрэй
Хурдан яваач
Хурдан дуусгах
Хурдан хариу өгөх
Хурдан сэтгэх
Хурдан болох
Хурдан хөгжил
Хурдан туршлага
よく混同される語
Türgen implies urgency or suddenness, whereas Khurdan is about the rate of speed.
Yaaruu is 'hurried' (a state of mind), Khurdan is 'fast' (a physical property).
Udaan is the opposite (slow).
慣用句と表現
"Хурдан морины хөлс"
Literal: Sweat of a fast horse. Figurative: Hard work that brings success.
Энэ амжилт бол хурдан морины хөлс юм.
Literary"Нүд ирмэхийн зуур"
In the blink of an eye. Used to describe extreme speed.
Тэр нүд ирмэхийн зуур хурдан алга боллоо.
Common"Цахилгаан мэт хурдан"
Fast like lightning.
Тэр цахилгаан мэт хурдан гүйдэг.
Poetic"Салхи мэт хурдан"
Fast like the wind.
Морьд салхи мэт хурдан давхиж байв.
Poetic"Хурдан хөл"
Fast feet. Someone who walks or runs very fast.
Тэр хурдан хөлтэй хүүхэд.
Informal"Цаг хугацаа хурдан"
Time is fast (Time flies).
Цаг хугацаа маш хурдан өнгөрч байна.
Common"Хурдан гар"
Fast hand. Someone who works or steals quickly.
Тэр хурдан гартай ажилчин.
Informal"Хурдан хэл"
Fast tongue. Someone who speaks without thinking.
Тэр хурдан хэлтэй хүн.
Informal"Хурдан ухаан"
Fast mind. Sharp intelligence.
Түүнд хурдан ухаан заяажээ.
Formal"Хурдан зан"
Fast nature. Impatience.
Чиний энэ хурдан зан хэцүү юм.
Informal間違えやすい
It is the noun form.
Хурд is 'speed' (noun), Хурдан is 'fast' (adjective).
Машины хурд (The car's speed) vs Хурдан машин (A fast car).
It sounds very similar.
Хурдхан is a softer version, often meaning 'quickly enough' or 'hurry along'.
Хурдхан ирээрэй (Come back soonish).
One vowel difference.
Хүрд means 'wheel' or 'prayer wheel'.
Машины хүрд (The wheel of the car).
Shortened root.
Хур means 'rain' or 'abundance' in specific contexts.
Хур бороо (Rain).
Synonym.
Use 'хурдан' for speed of a car, 'түргэн' for the speed of medical help.
Түргэн тусламж (Ambulance).
文型パターン
[Noun] + хурдан байна.
Энэ морь хурдан байна.
Хурдан + [Verb]!
Хурдан идээрэй!
[Noun1] + [Noun2]-аас хурдан.
Машин дугуйнаас хурдан.
Хамгийн хурдан + [Noun].
Хамгийн хурдан онгоц.
Маш хурдан + [Verb].
Маш хурдан сурсан.
[Verb] + тусам хурдан.
Явах тусам хурдан.
Хурдан + [Abstract Noun].
Хурдан өөрчлөлт.
[Metaphor] + мэт хурдан.
Сум мэт хурдан.
語族
名詞
動詞
形容詞
関連
使い方
Extremely common in all domains.
ヒント
Vowel Harmony
Always remember 'хурдан' is a masculine word. If you add suffixes, use -а/-о/-у variants, never -э/-ө/-ү.
Horse Racing
If you are at a Naadam festival, use 'хурдан морь' to refer to the racing horses. It shows you know the culture.
The '
暗記しよう
記憶術
Think of 'HURD-ing' (herding) sheep. To herd them effectively, you have to be 'KHURD-an' (fast).
視覚的連想
Imagine a Mongolian horse (морь) galloping across the steppe. That horse is 'хурдан'.
Word Web
チャレンジ
Try to say 'Хурдан машин' ten times as fast as you can. If you can do it, you are 'хурдан'!
語源
Derived from the Middle Mongol root 'khurd-', which relates to movement and velocity. It is shared across various Mongolic dialects.
元の意味: To move with vigor or high velocity.
Mongolic文化的な背景
Be careful when telling an elder to be 'хурдан'; it can be seen as disrespectful or impatient. Use 'хурдлаарай' (please hurry) to be more polite.
In English, 'fast' and 'quick' are often interchangeable. In Mongolian, 'хурдан' is the most versatile, but 'түргэн' is preferred for medical or emergency contexts.
実生活で練習する
実際の使用場面
Driving
- Хурдан яваач (Go faster)
- Хурдаа хас (Reduce speed)
- Хурд хэтрүүлэх (Speeding)
- Хурдны зам (Highway)
Dining
- Хурдан хоол (Fast food)
- Хурдан идэх (Eat fast)
- Хурдан үйлчилгээ (Fast service)
- Тооцоогоо хурдан авъя (Check quickly please)
Work
- Ажлаа хурдан дуусгах (Finish work fast)
- Хурдан шийдвэр (Fast decision)
- Шуурхай байх (Be prompt)
- Хурдан хариу (Fast reply)
Sports
- Хурдан гүйх (Run fast)
- Хурдан сэлэх (Swim fast)
- Хурдны тэмцээн (Speed competition)
- Хамгийн хурдан тамирчин (Fastest athlete)
Health
- Хурдан эдгээрэй (Get well soon)
- Хурдан тусламж (First aid)
- Хурдан алхах (Walk fast)
- Бие хурдан дээрдэх (Body recovering fast)
会話のきっかけ
"Таны машин хурдан уу? (Is your car fast?)"
"Яагаад чи ингэж хурдан идэж байгаа юм бэ? (Why are you eating so fast?)"
"Монголд юу хамгийн хурдан хөгжиж байна вэ? (What is developing fastest in Mongolia?)"
"Чи хурдан гүйж чадах уу? (Can you run fast?)"
"Хурдан ирээрэй, за юу? (Come back quickly, okay?)"
日記のテーマ
Өнөөдөр би маш хурдан ажилласан. (Today I worked very fast.)
Миний амьдрал хэтэрхий хурдан өнгөрч байна. (My life is passing too fast.)
Би хурдан морь унаж үзэхийг хүсдэг. (I want to try riding a fast horse.)
Хурдан сурахын тулд би юу хийх хэрэгтэй вэ? (What do I need to do to learn fast?)
Цаг хугацаа хурдан байна уу, удаан байна уу? (Is time fast or slow?)
よくある質問
10 問No, it can also describe mental speed (thinking fast) or the rate of abstract processes like economic growth.
Generally no. 'Soon' is 'удахгүй'. However, 'Хурдан ирээрэй' can imply 'come back soon' in the sense of 'don't take a long time to return'.
Use 'хамгийн хурдан'. For example, 'Хамгийн хурдан хүн' (The fastest person).
'Хурдан' is the standard adjective 'fast'. 'Хурдтай' means 'having speed' and is often used with modifiers like 'өндөр хурдтай' (high-speed).
It is masculine because it contains the back vowels 'у' and 'а'.
Yes, to describe someone who runs fast or does things quickly. 'Тэр хурдан хүн'.
You can say 'Хурдлаарай' or 'Хурдан яваарай'.
The band is called 'Хурд' (Speed), which is the noun form of 'хурдан'.
Yes, it is the common term used for fast food restaurants in Mongolia.
The opposite is 'удаан' (slow).
Summary
'Хурдан' is the essential Mongolian word for 'fast'. Use it before nouns as an adjective (fast car) or before verbs as an adverb (run fast). Example: 'Хурдан яваарай!' (Go fast/Hurry up!).
- Means fast or quick.
- Primary word for speed in Mongolian.
- Used for vehicles, animals, and actions.
- Culturally significant for horse racing.
Vowel Harmony
Always remember 'хурдан' is a masculine word. If you add suffixes, use -а/-о/-у variants, never -э/-ө/-ү.
Horse Racing
If you are at a Naadam festival, use 'хурдан морь' to refer to the racing horses. It shows you know the culture.
The '
関連コンテンツ
generalの関連語
аажим
A1slow, gradual
адилхан
A1same, similar, alike
Амархан
A1Easy
Арав
A1Ten
асуудал
A1problem, issue, matter
Асуулт
A1モンゴル語の「Асуулт」は「質問」という意味です。例えば、「質問があります」は「Надад асуулт байна」と言います。
ашиглах
A1to use, to utilize
аюулгүй
A1安全な、無事な。危険がない場所や状況を表現する際に使われます。
аюултай
A1dangerous
Бага
A1Few, little, small amount