Meaning
Asking to repeat an action.
Cultural Background
In the past, oral instructions for herding were critical. Asking 'Дахин нэг удаа' was a sign of a responsible apprentice ensuring they didn't lose livestock. In the fast-paced city life, the phrase is often shortened to 'Дахиад!' in service industries and social media. At classical or contemporary concerts, the audience will rhythmically clap and chant 'Дахин нэг удаа' to bring the artist back on stage. Mongolian teachers value students who ask for repetition as it shows engagement, unlike some cultures where it might be seen as a lack of intelligence.
Politeness counts
Always add 'хэлээрэй' (please say) or 'өгөөч' (please give/do) after the phrase to sound polite.
Objects vs Actions
Remember: 'Дахин нэг удаа' for actions. 'Дахин нэг [Object]' for things.
Meaning
Asking to repeat an action.
Politeness counts
Always add 'хэлээрэй' (please say) or 'өгөөч' (please give/do) after the phrase to sound polite.
Objects vs Actions
Remember: 'Дахин нэг удаа' for actions. 'Дахин нэг [Object]' for things.
The 'Encore' Trick
If you are at a concert, just shout 'Дахиад!'—it's shorter and more high-energy.
Patience
Mongolians are generally patient with learners. Don't be afraid to use this phrase multiple times.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence to ask the teacher to repeat.
Багш аа, ____ нэг удаа хэлээрэй.
'Дахин' is the standard adverb for 'again' in this phrase.
Which phrase is used to ask for an encore at a concert?
The crowd is cheering for the singer to perform one more song. They shout:
'Дараагийн удаа' means 'Next time', and 'Өчигдөр' means 'Yesterday'.
Fill in the missing part of the phone conversation.
A: Сүлжээ муу байна. B: За, би ____ хэлээрэй гэж үү?
When the signal is bad, you ask for repetition.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Match 'Дахин нэг удаа' with its best context.
It refers to repeating an action or opportunity.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Actions vs. Objects
Practice Bank
4 exercisesБагш аа, ____ нэг удаа хэлээрэй.
'Дахин' is the standard adverb for 'again' in this phrase.
The crowd is cheering for the singer to perform one more song. They shout:
'Дараагийн удаа' means 'Next time', and 'Өчигдөр' means 'Yesterday'.
A: Сүлжээ муу байна. B: За, би ____ хэлээрэй гэж үү?
When the signal is bad, you ask for repetition.
Match 'Дахин нэг удаа' with its best context.
It refers to repeating an action or opportunity.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsYes, but adding 'Та' (formal you) and a polite verb ending like '-нэ үү' makes it better.
'Дахин' is more formal/standard. 'Дахиад' is more common in daily conversation.
No, you should say 'Бас нэг аяга цай' or 'Дахин нэг аяга цай'. Drop the 'удаа'.
You say 'Дахин хоёр удаа'. Just change the number.
Simply shouting 'Дахиад!' or 'Бас нэг!' works as slang in casual settings.
In the context of frequency or occasion, yes. It doesn't mean 'time' as in 'What time is it?'
Yes, it is perfectly acceptable in formal and informal emails.
This is a shortened version where 'удаа' is implied. It's very common in speech.
Not if you use a polite tone and add 'Уучлаарай' (Excuse me) at the beginning.
'Сүүлчийн удаа' (The last time) or 'Дахиж үгүй' (Never again).
Related Phrases
Дахиад
similarAgain
Бас нэг
similarAnother one
Дараагийн удаа
contrastNext time
Сүүлчийн удаа
contrastThe last time
Давтан
specialized formRepeatedly
