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Паа

паа

Yuck / Wow

Expresses sudden disgust or surprising shock.

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문화적 배경

In Ulaanbaatar, 'Паа' is frequently used to react to the city's pollution or traffic, reflecting a shared urban frustration. In the countryside, 'Паа' might be used when livestock are sick or when water sources are contaminated, highlighting its practical 'warning' roots. Younger Mongolians use 'Паа' to describe 'cringe' content on TikTok or Instagram, often dragging out the vowel for comedic effect.

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The Face Matters

In Mongolia, the facial expression (wrinkling the nose) is just as important as the word itself.

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Don't Overuse

Using it too much can make you seem like a negative person who complains about everything.

Expresses sudden disgust or surprising shock.

🎯

The Face Matters

In Mongolia, the facial expression (wrinkling the nose) is just as important as the word itself.

⚠️

Don't Overuse

Using it too much can make you seem like a negative person who complains about everything.

셀프 테스트

Which is the most appropriate reaction to seeing a very dirty public restroom?

Нийтийн бие засах газар их заваан байна.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Паа!

Паа is the standard reaction for disgust and dirtiness.

Fill in the blank to express shock at a price.

______, энэ талх 5000 төгрөг гэж үү?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Паа

Paa is used to express shock at high prices.

Match the interjection to the situation.

1. Seeing a beautiful flower, 2. Smelling rotten meat

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: 1: Пөөх, 2: Паа

Pöökh is for positive surprise, Paa is for negative disgust.

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시각 학습 자료

When to say Паа!

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Disgust

  • Bad smells
  • Dirty rooms
  • Rotten food
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Shock

  • High prices
  • Crazy gossip
  • Bad news

연습 문제 은행

3 연습 문제
Which is the most appropriate reaction to seeing a very dirty public restroom? Choose A1

Нийтийн бие засах газар их заваан байна.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Паа!

Паа is the standard reaction for disgust and dirtiness.

Fill in the blank to express shock at a price. Fill Blank A1

______, энэ талх 5000 төгрөг гэж үү?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Паа

Paa is used to express shock at high prices.

Match the interjection to the situation. situation_matching A2

1. Seeing a beautiful flower, 2. Smelling rotten meat

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: 1: Пөөх, 2: Паа

Pöökh is for positive surprise, Paa is for negative disgust.

🎉 점수: /3

자주 묻는 질문

3 질문

No, it's not a swear word, but it is very informal. It's safe for daily use with friends.

Yes! If a scene is gross or shockingly scary, 'Паа' is perfect.

Паах is just more emphatic and sounds a bit more 'disgusted.'

관련 표현

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Пөөх

contrast

Wow! (Positive)

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Ёоо

similar

Ouch! / Oh no!

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Ай

similar

Oh? / What?

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Ямар муухай юм бэ

builds on

How ugly/bad it is!

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