뜻
The act of singing.
문화적 배경
Singing is a mandatory social skill. At any large gathering, the 'circle of song' will eventually reach you, and having at least one song prepared is essential for social standing. The 'Urtiin Duu' (Long Song) is the pinnacle of Mongolian singing, requiring years of training to master the 'shuranhai' (trills). Karaoke culture is a primary form of entertainment in Ulaanbaatar. It's where traditional singing meets modern pop. Herdsmen often sing to their animals. There are specific 'singing' rituals (called 'khooslokh') to coax mother animals to accept rejected young.
The 'Duu' Rule
Always include 'дуу' (song) before 'дуулах' (sing) if you want to sound more natural and complete, especially as a beginner.
Don't 'Read' Songs
Avoid saying 'дуу унших'. Even if you have the book in front of you, you are 'singing' (дуулах).
뜻
The act of singing.
The 'Duu' Rule
Always include 'дуу' (song) before 'дуулах' (sing) if you want to sound more natural and complete, especially as a beginner.
Don't 'Read' Songs
Avoid saying 'дуу унших'. Even if you have the book in front of you, you are 'singing' (дуулах).
Modesty is Key
If asked to sing in a formal Mongolian setting, it's polite to act a bit shy at first before starting.
Master the 'L'
The 'л' in 'дуулах' is not a standard English 'l'. Place your tongue as if to say 'l' but let air escape from the sides of your tongue.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the missing verb in the correct form.
Би өчигдөр маш гоё дуу ______.
The sentence refers to 'өчигдөр' (yesterday), so the past tense 'дуулсан' is required.
Which sentence is grammatically correct for 'I like to sing'?
Аль нь зөв бэ?
In Mongolian, the correct collocation for singing is 'дуу дуулах'.
Complete the dialogue.
А: Чи караокед ______ уу? Б: Тийм ээ, би дуртай.
The question asks about a general habit, so the habitual present 'дуулдаг уу' is the best fit.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are at a wedding and the host asks you to sing.
This is the polite way to agree to sing a song for others.
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시각 학습 자료
When to Sing
Celebration
- • Wedding
- • Naadam
- • Birthday
Leisure
- • Karaoke
- • Shower
- • Camping
Tradition
- • Herding
- • Ceremonies
- • Lullabies
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Би өчигдөр маш гоё дуу ______.
The sentence refers to 'өчигдөр' (yesterday), so the past tense 'дуулсан' is required.
Аль нь зөв бэ?
In Mongolian, the correct collocation for singing is 'дуу дуулах'.
А: Чи караокед ______ уу? Б: Тийм ээ, би дуртай.
The question asks about a general habit, so the habitual present 'дуулдаг уу' is the best fit.
Situation: You are at a wedding and the host asks you to sing.
This is the polite way to agree to sing a song for others.
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
14 질문Yes, you can, but 'Би дуу дуулж байна' is more common and sounds more complete in Mongolian.
No, for birds singing, we use 'жиргэх' (jirgekh).
You say 'Найрал дуу дуулах' (Nairal duu duulah).
'Дуулах' involves lyrics and full voice, while 'аялах' is humming or singing softly.
Yes, 'ая дуу өргөх' is the formal/honorific version used in ceremonies.
Yes, 'Дуурийн дуу дуулах' means to sing opera.
It means 'singer'. It's derived from the same root 'дуу'.
Би дуу дуулж чадахгүй. (Bi duu duulj chadakhgui).
Yes, music and singing are a standard part of the curriculum and school festivals.
It's a traditional Mongolian song called 'Уртын дуу' (Urtiin duu), known for its long notes.
In rural areas, herders often sing while working, but in offices, it's less common.
No, use 'тоглох' (to play) or 'хөгжимдөх'.
You can say 'Дуу дуулж өгөөч' (Please sing a song for me/us).
Sometimes people say 'микрофон барих' (to hold the mic) to mean they are going to sing.
관련 표현
Аялах
similarTo hum
Хөөмийлөх
specialized formTo throat sing
Ая барих
synonymTo strike up a tune
Дуу зохиох
builds onTo compose a song
Хөгжим тоглох
similarTo play an instrument
