Significado
Confirming that a message was received.
Contexto cultural
In Mongolia, nodding while saying 'Ойлголоо' is common. However, excessive nodding can sometimes be seen as insincere. A single, firm nod is best. Instructions regarding livestock or the land are often given once. Saying 'Ойлголоо' is a serious commitment to having heard and understood the task perfectly. In Ulaanbaatar offices, 'Ойлголоо' is often followed by a summary of the task to ensure there is no 'үл ойлголцол' (misunderstanding). Students are encouraged to say 'Ойлгосонгүй' (I didn't understand) if they are confused. Saying 'Ойлголоо' just to be polite is discouraged as it hinders learning.
Drop the 'Bi'
In 90% of casual conversations, just say 'Ойлголоо'. It sounds more natural and less like a textbook.
Don't over-use it
If you say 'Ойлголоо' too many times in a row, it might sound like you're trying to end the conversation quickly.
Significado
Confirming that a message was received.
Drop the 'Bi'
In 90% of casual conversations, just say 'Ойлголоо'. It sounds more natural and less like a textbook.
Don't over-use it
If you say 'Ойлголоо' too many times in a row, it might sound like you're trying to end the conversation quickly.
Add 'За'
Starting with 'За' (Za, oilgoloo) makes you sound much more like a native speaker.
The 'Aan' sound
Mongolians often start with 'Aan...' (Ah...) before saying 'ойлголоо' to show the moment of realization.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank to say 'I understood.'
Би ______.
'Ойлголоо' is the standard past tense form for 'I understood.'
Which response is most natural when a teacher explains a rule?
Багш: 'Энэ бол дүрэм.' Оюутан: '...'
'Ойлголоо' is used for comprehension of concepts/rules.
Match the Mongolian phrase to its English equivalent.
Match the following:
These are the three most common variations for learners.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Маргааш 10 цагт уулзъя. B: За, ______.
Confirming a meeting time is a perfect use for 'ойлголоо'.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosБи ______.
'Ойлголоо' is the standard past tense form for 'I understood.'
Багш: 'Энэ бол дүрэм.' Оюутан: '...'
'Ойлголоо' is used for comprehension of concepts/rules.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
These are the three most common variations for learners.
A: Маргааш 10 цагт уулзъя. B: За, ______.
Confirming a meeting time is a perfect use for 'ойлголоо'.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, it is neutral and perfectly acceptable. To be extra polite, you can say 'Ойлголоо, дарга аа' (Understood, boss).
It's vowel harmony! 'Ойлго-' has back vowels (o), so it must use '-лоо'. If the verb was 'явах' (to go), it would be 'явлаа'.
It's better to use 'Би чамайг ойлгож байна' for empathy. 'Ойлголоо' is more for information.
Say 'Би ойлгосонгүй' (Bi oilgosongui).
In Ulaanbaatar, yes! But 'Ойлголоо' shows you are actually learning the language.
Yes! It's a beautiful metaphor for the mind being a vast forest of thoughts.
Mongolian has a 'lateral fricative' L. Try putting your tongue in the L position and blowing air out the sides of your tongue.
Yes, 'Ойлголоо. Баярлалаа.' is a very common professional email sign-off.
You can say 'Би бага зэрэг ойлголоо' (I understood a little bit).
Young people might say 'Ойлгомж' (Oilgomj) as a very short, cool way to say 'Got it'.
Frases relacionadas
Би мэдлээ
similarI've been informed / Noted.
Ойлгомжтой
builds onClear / Obvious.
Би ойлгохгүй байна
contrastI don't understand.
Ухаарлаа
specialized formI realized / I had an epiphany.
