Meaning
Referring to holiday time.
Cultural Background
Vacation in Mongolia almost always implies going to the 'khuduu' (countryside). Even city dwellers feel a strong pull to return to nature during their 'Amralt'. The Mongolian school year ends in late May or early June. This is the peak time for the phrase 'Амралт ирлээ' to be heard across the country. During the Naadam festival in July, most businesses close for a week. This is the 'National Amralt'. Historically, 'rest' was tied to the condition of the livestock. If the animals were well-fed and the weather was good, the herders could finally say 'Amralt irlee'.
Use it with 'Эцэст нь'
Add 'Эцэст нь нэг юм' (Finally, one thing/at last) before the phrase to sound like a native who has been working very hard.
Watch the tense
Always use 'ирлээ' (irlee) for the announcement. 'Ирнэ' (irne) means it will come in the future, which isn't as exciting!
Meaning
Referring to holiday time.
Use it with 'Эцэст нь'
Add 'Эцэст нь нэг юм' (Finally, one thing/at last) before the phrase to sound like a native who has been working very hard.
Watch the tense
Always use 'ирлээ' (irlee) for the announcement. 'Ирнэ' (irne) means it will come in the future, which isn't as exciting!
Countryside context
When you say this, people will immediately ask 'Where are you going?'. Be ready to name a province (aimag)!
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence with the correct verb form.
Зун боллоо, амралт ______.
In Mongolian, we say vacation 'came' (ирлээ) to mean it has arrived.
Which phrase is most natural for the last day of school?
Last day of school announcement:
'Амралт ирлээ' means vacation is here, which is what students say.
Fill in the missing response.
A: Хичээл дууслаа! B: ________!
This is the most enthusiastic and natural response to school ending.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are posting a photo of a beach on Facebook.
This is a standard caption for holiday photos.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Short Break vs. Long Vacation
Practice Bank
4 exercisesЗун боллоо, амралт ______.
In Mongolian, we say vacation 'came' (ирлээ) to mean it has arrived.
Last day of school announcement:
'Амралт ирлээ' means vacation is here, which is what students say.
A: Хичээл дууслаа! B: ________!
This is the most enthusiastic and natural response to school ending.
You are posting a photo of a beach on Facebook.
This is a standard caption for holiday photos.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsYes, but it's more common to say 'Амралтын өдөр ирлээ' (The rest day has come). 'Амралт' usually implies a longer break.
Yes, if it's your last day before your scheduled leave. It sounds friendly and positive.
'Amralt' is a vacation/holiday. 'Chuluu' is specific permission to be absent (like a leave of absence).
Yes, but in this context, it translates best as 'is here' or 'has arrived'.
You say 'Амралт дууслаа' (Amralt duuslaa).
Yes, 'Амралт эхэллээ' is slightly more formal.
Yes, like 'Цагаан сарын амралт ирлээ'.
'-lee' is for things you are experiencing or witnessing right now. It's more emotional.
Yes, that means 'Vacation is coming' (it's on its way).
Yes, though they might have slight dialectal variations in the verb ending.
Related Phrases
Сайхан амраарай
similarHave a good rest/holiday
Амралт эхэллээ
synonymVacation has started
Завсарлага
specialized formA short break
Чөлөө авах
builds onTo take time off
Аялал
similarTravel/Trip
