Signification
To start speaking or reveal something.
Contexte culturel
Mongolians believe that 'Silence is gold' (Дуугүй байх нь алт). Therefore, 'opening your mouth' is a significant act that signals the end of contemplation. In Mongolian business meetings, there is often a long silence after a proposal. This is not a 'no'; it's a period of thinking. The person who 'opens their mouth' first usually holds the most authority or the most courage. When entering a ger, it is customary to wait for the host to 'open their mouth' and ask 'Тавтай морилно уу?' (Welcome) before launching into long stories.
Use it for 'Breaking the Ice'
If you are in a quiet room, say 'Би түрүүлж ам нээе' (Let me speak first) to instantly sound like a natural speaker.
Don't over-conjugate
In many cases, 'Ам нээх' stays as a unit. Don't try to put adjectives between 'Ам' and 'нээх'.
Signification
To start speaking or reveal something.
Use it for 'Breaking the Ice'
If you are in a quiet room, say 'Би түрүүлж ам нээе' (Let me speak first) to instantly sound like a natural speaker.
Don't over-conjugate
In many cases, 'Ам нээх' stays as a unit. Don't try to put adjectives between 'Ам' and 'нээх'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'Ам нээх'.
Тэр ичээд юу ч хэлж ______гүй байв.
The suffix '-ж' is needed to connect with the auxiliary verb 'гүй байв'.
Which sentence uses the idiom correctly?
Choose the best option:
This correctly uses the idiom to mean starting a difficult conversation about money.
Match the sentence to the situation.
'Хэн ч ам нээхийг зүрхэлсэнгүй.'
The phrase implies a silence caused by fear or hesitation.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesТэр ичээд юу ч хэлж ______гүй байв.
The suffix '-ж' is needed to connect with the auxiliary verb 'гүй байв'.
Choose the best option:
This correctly uses the idiom to mean starting a difficult conversation about money.
'Хэн ч ам нээхийг зүрхэлсэнгүй.'
The phrase implies a silence caused by fear or hesitation.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsGenerally no, unless you are in a fairy tale where animals talk. For animals opening their mouths to eat, use 'Амаа ангайх'.
No, it is a neutral idiom. However, telling someone 'Амаа нээ!' (Open your mouth!) can be rude depending on your tone.
Expressions liées
Ам алдах
similarTo let a secret slip out accidentally.
Ам хаах
contrastTo shut someone up or to close one's mouth.
Дуу гарах
synonymTo make a sound/to speak.
Үг солих
builds onTo exchange words/to have a brief chat.
