Meaning
The act of returning to one's residence.
Cultural Background
The Ger is designed to be dismantled and moved, yet it is always the 'center'. Returning to the Ger is a return to the family fire (Gal). Even in high-rise apartments, people use 'Ger' for their home. The concept of 'Kharikh' remains tied to the feeling of safety in the city. When a guest says they must 'return home', it is a signal for the host to provide a 'parting cup' (often tea or airag). Many famous Mongolian songs are titled 'Geree Kharikh' or 'Nutagtaa Kharikh', expressing the deep longing of those far away.
The '-ээ' is key
Always remember the reflexive suffix. Without it, you're just going to 'a house', not 'your home'.
Polite Exit
Saying 'Би гэртээ харилаа' is the most natural way to end a social gathering without being rude.
Meaning
The act of returning to one's residence.
The '-ээ' is key
Always remember the reflexive suffix. Without it, you're just going to 'a house', not 'your home'.
Polite Exit
Saying 'Би гэртээ харилаа' is the most natural way to end a social gathering without being rude.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct form of 'home' with the reflexive suffix.
Би одоо ______ харимаар байна. (I want to go home now.)
The dative-reflexive 'гэртээ' is required to say 'to my own home'.
Which verb is most appropriate for returning to your own home?
Ажил дууслаа. Би гэртээ ______.
'Харина' is the specific verb for returning to one's origin/home.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Чи хаашаа явах гэж байна? B: ________________.
You only 'kharikh' to your home or homeland.
Match the Mongolian phrase to its English meaning.
Match the following:
Matching tenses and phrases.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesБи одоо ______ харимаар байна. (I want to go home now.)
The dative-reflexive 'гэртээ' is required to say 'to my own home'.
Ажил дууслаа. Би гэртээ ______.
'Харина' is the specific verb for returning to one's origin/home.
A: Чи хаашаа явах гэж байна? B: ________________.
You only 'kharikh' to your home or homeland.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Matching tenses and phrases.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsNo, unless you live in your office. For work, use 'Ажил руугаа явах'.
'Kharikh' is specifically for home/origin. 'Butsakh' is for returning to any previous location (like returning to a shop because you forgot your keys).
Related Phrases
Гэр рүүгээ явах
similarTo go towards home
Нутгаа санах
builds onTo miss one's home/country
Айлд очих
contrastTo visit someone's house
Буцах
similarTo return/go back
