Bedeutung
Self-improvement comes before helping others.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In a nomadic setting, the 'Ger' is a symbol of the universe. If the individual (Бие) is not in balance, the home (Гэр) cannot stand against the harsh elements of the steppe. Voters often use this proverb to judge candidates. If a politician has a scandalous personal life or a disorganized family, they are seen as unfit for office based on this proverb. This is one of the first proverbs Mongolian children learn in school. It is used to teach 'Иргэний боловсрол' (Civic Education). Mongolian business leaders value 'personal branding' not as marketing, but as a reflection of this proverb—your appearance and punctuality are the 'Биеэ засах' that proves you can handle a contract.
Use it as a 'Soft' Critique
If someone is complaining about their boss, you can say this proverb to gently suggest they focus on their own work first without being too aggressive.
The Bathroom Trap
Never forget the reflexive suffix on 'Биеэ'. Saying 'Бие засах' is the standard way to say 'urinate/defecate' in polite company.
Bedeutung
Self-improvement comes before helping others.
Use it as a 'Soft' Critique
If someone is complaining about their boss, you can say this proverb to gently suggest they focus on their own work first without being too aggressive.
The Bathroom Trap
Never forget the reflexive suffix on 'Биеэ'. Saying 'Бие засах' is the standard way to say 'urinate/defecate' in polite company.
The Full Version
Memorizing the full version (...төрөө зас) will make you sound very educated and impressive to native speakers.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word with the correct reflexive suffix.
Биеэ засаад ____ зас.
The proverb requires the reflexive possessive suffix '-ээ' to match 'Биеэ'.
Which situation best fits the proverb 'Биеэ засаад гэрээ зас'?
A person is...
The proverb is about fixing one's own habits before addressing larger social or family issues.
Complete the dialogue with the appropriate response.
А: Би энэ компанийг өөрчилмөөр байна! Б: ________________. Эхлээд өөрийнхөө ажлыг сайн хий.
The proverb is used here to suggest that the speaker should focus on their own performance before trying to change the whole company.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
3 AufgabenБиеэ засаад ____ зас.
The proverb requires the reflexive possessive suffix '-ээ' to match 'Биеэ'.
A person is...
The proverb is about fixing one's own habits before addressing larger social or family issues.
А: Би энэ компанийг өөрчилмөөр байна! Б: ________________. Эхлээд өөрийнхөө ажлыг сайн хий.
The proverb is used here to suggest that the speaker should focus on their own performance before trying to change the whole company.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenAbsolutely. It is frequently used in business coaching, political commentary, and daily parenting.
Be careful. It can sound like you are telling them they are a bad leader. Only use it if they ask for your philosophical opinion.
It means to fix, repair, groom, edit, or correct. In this context, it means 'to improve or discipline'.
In Mongolian culture, the home (Ger) is the first level of social responsibility after the self.
Yes, people often just say 'Биеэ зас' (Fix yourself) as a shorthand for the whole proverb.
Yes, it is gender-neutral. Everyone is expected to 'fix themselves' first.
It is 'Төрөө зас'. This is the third part of the extended proverb.
No, it is secular ethical wisdom, though it aligns with Buddhist and Confucian values.
Yes, it's actually quite funny to use it ironically when you are cleaning your room.
It's a converb meaning 'after doing X'. It shows that the first action is a requirement for the second.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Гэрээ засаад төрөө зас
builds onFix your home, then fix the state.
Өөрийгөө хичээ
similarMind yourself / Strive for yourself.
Нэр хугарахаар яс хугар
similarBetter to break a bone than to break your reputation.
Дээрээ суудлаа олохгүй бол доороо гүйдлээ олохгүй
contrastIf the top doesn't find its seat, the bottom won't find its path.
