Bedeutung
Sending a text or note.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Facebook Messenger is the dominant platform. When someone says 'Зурвас бичээрэй', they almost always mean 'Message me on Facebook'. It is common to send a 'зурвас' before calling a professional contact to ask if they are free to talk. Jumping straight into a call can be seen as slightly intrusive. The concept of 'зурвас' is linked to the 'Urtoo' (postal relay) system where short messages were vital for the empire's administration. Younger generations often shorten 'Зурвас бичих' to just 'Чатлах' or 'Мессежлэх'.
Use the Imperative
If you want to sound natural when leaving, just say 'Зурвас бичээрэй!' (Text me!). It's the most common parting phrase.
Don't say 'Зурвас ярих'
Even though we 'talk' on apps, in Mongolian, you always 'write' (бичих) a message.
Bedeutung
Sending a text or note.
Use the Imperative
If you want to sound natural when leaving, just say 'Зурвас бичээрэй!' (Text me!). It's the most common parting phrase.
Don't say 'Зурвас ярих'
Even though we 'talk' on apps, in Mongolian, you always 'write' (бичих) a message.
Definite vs Indefinite
Use 'Зурвас бичих' for the general act, but 'Зурвасыг бичих' if you are referring to a specific message you both know about.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing verb to say 'I am writing a message.'
Би зурвас ______ байна.
'Бичиж байна' is the present continuous form of 'to write'.
Which sentence means 'Please text me'?
Select the correct option:
The suffix '-ээрэй' is used for polite requests.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You want to tell your boss you will text them the details later.
'Бичье' expresses the intention to do something.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Чи яагаад ирээгүй юм бэ? B: Уучлаарай, би ______ бичих завгүй байлаа.
In this context, the person is apologizing for not sending a message.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenБи зурвас ______ байна.
'Бичиж байна' is the present continuous form of 'to write'.
Select the correct option:
The suffix '-ээрэй' is used for polite requests.
You want to tell your boss you will text them the details later.
'Бичье' expresses the intention to do something.
A: Чи яагаад ирээгүй юм бэ? B: Уучлаарай, би ______ бичих завгүй байлаа.
In this context, the person is apologizing for not sending a message.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenTechnically yes, but 'И-мэйл бичих' is more specific and common for emails.
'Мессеж' is very informal and common among youth. 'Зурвас' is better for all-around use and sounds more educated.
You say 'Зурвас ирсэн' (A message came) or 'Зурвас авсан' (I took/received a message).
The plural is 'Зурвасууд', but in Mongolian, we often use the singular form even for multiple messages.
No, for voice messages, use 'Дууны зурвас илгээх' (Sending a voice message).
Yes, but ensure you use the polite form: 'Танд зурвас бичиж байна' (I am writing a message to you - formal).
No, 'news' is 'Мэдээ'. 'Зурвас' is specifically the medium/note itself.
Би зурвас бичиж байна.
It is translated as 'Шууд зурвас' (Direct message), but people just say 'Зурвас'.
In slang, people just say 'Бичье' (I'll write), implying the message.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Хариу бичих
builds onTo write a reply.
Захидал бичих
similarTo write a letter.
Мэндчилгээ дэвшүүлэх
specialized formTo send greetings.
Зурвас устгах
contrastTo delete a message.
