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Talking in a low volume.
문화적 배경
In a Ger, there is no soundproofing. Speaking softly was a vital social skill to ensure everyone's privacy and comfort in a small, shared space. In the busy capital, 'аяархан ярих' is often requested in coffee shops and co-working spaces, reflecting a shift toward Western-style public etiquette. It is believed that speaking too loudly about good fortune can attract bad luck. Therefore, people often speak 'аяархан' when discussing their successes. Mongolian teachers emphasize 'аяархан ярих' from kindergarten to teach children self-control and respect for others.
Use '-хан' for Politeness
Always use 'аяархан' instead of 'аяар' when asking a stranger to be quiet. It sounds much less aggressive.
Don't use for TV volume
If you want someone to turn down the TV, say 'Дууг нь намсга' (Lower the sound), not 'Аяархан ярь'.
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Talking in a low volume.
Use '-хан' for Politeness
Always use 'аяархан' instead of 'аяар' when asking a stranger to be quiet. It sounds much less aggressive.
Don't use for TV volume
If you want someone to turn down the TV, say 'Дууг нь намсга' (Lower the sound), not 'Аяархан ярь'.
Modesty is Key
In Mongolia, speaking 'аяархан' is often equated with being 'төлөв даруу' (modest and well-behaved).
셀프 테스트
Fill in the blank with the correct adverb.
Номын санд ________ ярих хэрэгтэй.
In a library, you must speak softly (аяархан). 'Чанга' means loud and 'хурдан' means fast.
Which sentence is a polite request?
How do you ask someone to speak softly politely?
The suffix '-аарай' makes the command a polite request.
Match the situation to the phrase.
Situation: A baby is sleeping in the room.
If a baby is sleeping, you should suggest speaking softly.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Би нууцаа хэлмээр байна. B: За, тэгвэл ________.
Secrets should be told softly.
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시각 학습 자료
Where to speak 'Аяархан'
Public
- • Library
- • Hospital
- • Cinema
Private
- • Bedroom
- • Late night
- • Secret sharing
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Номын санд ________ ярих хэрэгтэй.
In a library, you must speak softly (аяархан). 'Чанга' means loud and 'хурдан' means fast.
How do you ask someone to speak softly politely?
The suffix '-аарай' makes the command a polite request.
Situation: A baby is sleeping in the room.
If a baby is sleeping, you should suggest speaking softly.
A: Би нууцаа хэлмээр байна. B: За, тэгвэл ________.
Secrets should be told softly.
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자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Yes, but it also carries a nuance of 'gentleness' or 'softness'.
No, for music use 'аяархан сонсох' (to listen quietly) or 'дууг нь намсгах' (to lower the volume).
'Аяархан' is the diminutive form, making it sound softer and more polite.
The word for whisper is 'шивнэх'.
It can be direct. Adding '-аарай' (Аяархан яриарай) makes it polite.
In some contexts, yes, but with 'ярих' it almost always means volume.
Yes, if you need to tell a colleague to lower their voice during a presentation.
The opposite is 'чанга ярих' (to speak loudly).
Young people might just say 'Дуугаа!' (Voice!) to mean 'be quiet'.
It is spelled 'Аяархан ярих'.
관련 표현
Шивнэх
specialized formTo whisper
Дуугаа намсгах
similarTo lower one's voice
Чанга ярих
contrastTo speak loudly
Аяархан дуугарах
builds onTo make a soft sound
