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Someone who works diligently.
문화적 배경
In the countryside, an 'ажилсаг хүн' is someone who can handle all aspects of nomadic life, from animal husbandry to ger maintenance. It is a survival-based compliment. In Ulaanbaatar, the term is now used for office workers and entrepreneurs. It is a key trait looked for in the competitive job market. During the socialist period, 'Хөдөлмөрч' (Laborer) was a title of honor. 'Ажилсаг' is the more personal, character-driven version of this legacy. Mongolian parents often use this phrase to teach children that success comes only through labor. It is a core part of 'хүмүүжил' (upbringing).
The Suffix Secret
Learn the suffix '-саг'. You can use it to describe many traits, like 'тусламтгай' (helpful) or 'цэцэгсэг' (flower-loving).
Don't Overuse with 'I'
While you can say 'Би ажилсаг хүн', it's more humble to let others say it about you. In an interview, it's fine, but in social settings, it might sound a bit boastful.
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Someone who works diligently.
The Suffix Secret
Learn the suffix '-саг'. You can use it to describe many traits, like 'тусламтгай' (helpful) or 'цэцэгсэг' (flower-loving).
Don't Overuse with 'I'
While you can say 'Би ажилсаг хүн', it's more humble to let others say it about you. In an interview, it's fine, but in social settings, it might sound a bit boastful.
Pair with Adverbs
To sound more native, use 'үнэхээр' (really) before it. 'Тэр үнэхээр ажилсаг хүн шүү!' sounds very natural.
The Golden Rule
In Mongolia, calling someone 'ажилсаг' is often considered a better compliment than calling them 'smart' or 'rich'.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the blank with the correct adjective form of 'Ажил'.
Миний ээж маш _______ хүн.
We need the adjective 'hardworking', which is 'ажилсаг'.
Which sentence is a compliment?
Select the best way to praise your colleague.
'Ажилсаг хүн' is the standard compliment for a hard worker.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Танай дүү ямар хүн бэ? B: Миний дүү их _______ хүн. Тэр өдөржин ажилладаг.
Since the brother works all day, 'ажилсаг' (hardworking) is the correct description.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are in a job interview and want to say you work hard.
This is the most natural way to describe your work ethic in an interview.
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시각 학습 자료
Work-related Adjectives
Where to use 'Ажилсаг хүн'
Professional
- • Interviews
- • Reviews
Personal
- • Family
- • Friends
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Миний ээж маш _______ хүн.
We need the adjective 'hardworking', which is 'ажилсаг'.
Select the best way to praise your colleague.
'Ажилсаг хүн' is the standard compliment for a hard worker.
A: Танай дүү ямар хүн бэ? B: Миний дүү их _______ хүн. Тэр өдөржин ажилладаг.
Since the brother works all day, 'ажилсаг' (hardworking) is the correct description.
You are in a job interview and want to say you work hard.
This is the most natural way to describe your work ethic in an interview.
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자주 묻는 질문
12 질문Yes, it can be used for men, women, and children without any changes.
Yes, but 'хичээнгүй' (diligent/studious) is slightly more common for academic contexts.
The opposite is 'залхуу хүн' (lazy person).
Yes, it is perfectly acceptable in a resume or a cover letter.
You say 'Тэр хамгийн ажилсаг хүн'.
No, it applies to mental, office, and creative work as well.
Yes, 'ажлын машин' (work machine) is a common slang for someone who works non-stop.
Rarely. For a hardworking horse or dog, you would use different specific terms, though 'ажилсаг' might be used metaphorically in a story.
'Ажилсаг' is more about personality; 'хөдөлмөрч' is more about the act of labor and is more formal.
In a job interview, no. In a first date, it might be a bit too direct, but not necessarily rude.
Yes, it can be -саг, -сэг, -сог, or -сөг depending on the root word's vowels.
Yes, just change 'хүн' to 'хүмүүс': 'Ажилсаг хүмүүс'.
관련 표현
Хөдөлмөрч хүн
synonymLaborious/Hardworking person
Залхуу хүн
contrastLazy person
Хичээнгүй хүн
similarDiligent/Studious person
Шургуу хүн
similarPersistent person
Ажилсаг залуу
specialized formHardworking young man
