意思
To be very attracted to something.
文化背景
In Mongolia, it's common to compliment someone's new item by saying your eyes fell on it. However, if you say it too much, people might jokingly ask if you want to buy it from them. Historically, 'eye falling' was used for livestock. A herder might have their 'eyes fall' on a particularly strong foal, marking it as a future lead horse. With the rise of social media, 'нүд унах' is frequently used as a comment on Instagram or Facebook to show appreciation for someone's lifestyle or fashion. Some elders believe that if too many people's 'eyes fall' on a single object, it might break or get lost due to the 'heavy' energy of envy.
Use the Past Tense
Even if you still like the object, saying 'Нүд уначихлаа' (fell) sounds more natural than the present tense in many cases.
Watch the Suffix
Always check if the object needs '-д' or '-т'. Words ending in 'н' usually take '-д'.
意思
To be very attracted to something.
Use the Past Tense
Even if you still like the object, saying 'Нүд уначихлаа' (fell) sounds more natural than the present tense in many cases.
Watch the Suffix
Always check if the object needs '-д' or '-т'. Words ending in 'н' usually take '-д'.
Complimenting
This is a great way to compliment a Mongolian friend's new outfit without just saying 'nice'.
自我测试
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the object (add -д or -т).
Би энэ шинэ ________ (утас) нүд уначихлаа.
The idiom 'Нүд унах' requires the dative suffix '-нд' for the word 'утас'.
Which sentence correctly uses the idiom?
Choose the natural Mongolian sentence:
This follows the [Subject's Eye] + [Object-Dative] + [Verb] structure.
Match the response to the situation.
Situation: Your friend shows you their brand new, expensive watch.
This is the perfect compliment for a beautiful new possession.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Энэ дэлгүүрийн бүх хувцас гоё юм аа. B: Харин тийм ээ, миний нүд ________.
'Унаад байна' expresses the ongoing feeling of being attracted to multiple items.
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4 练习Би энэ шинэ ________ (утас) нүд уначихлаа.
The idiom 'Нүд унах' requires the dative suffix '-нд' for the word 'утас'.
Choose the natural Mongolian sentence:
This follows the [Subject's Eye] + [Object-Dative] + [Verb] structure.
Situation: Your friend shows you their brand new, expensive watch.
This is the perfect compliment for a beautiful new possession.
A: Энэ дэлгүүрийн бүх хувцас гоё юм аа. B: Харин тийм ээ, миний нүд ________.
'Унаад байна' expresses the ongoing feeling of being attracted to multiple items.
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常见问题
10 个问题Yes, it's common for crushes or noticing someone attractive, but keep it informal.
Not at all! It's a positive expression of admiration, though it can imply envy in certain contexts.
'Таалагдах' just means 'to like'. 'Нүд унах' is more vivid and implies you were struck by its beauty.
Absolutely. If a cake looks delicious, your eyes can definitely fall on it.
Yes, use 'Анхаарал татах' (to draw attention) or 'Сонирхол татах' (to draw interest).
Миний нүд чамд уначихлаа.
Not necessarily, but it often implies a desire to have it.
Yes, many Mongolian pop and hip-hop songs use this to describe attraction.
Yes, 'Тэр байшинд миний нүд унаад байна' is perfectly fine.
No, this idiom is strictly for things that are attractive or desirable.
相关表达
Нүд хужирлах
similarTo enjoy looking at something beautiful (lit: to salt-lick the eyes).
Хараа булаах
similarTo snatch the vision.
Сэтгэл татах
synonymTo pull the soul/heart.
Шохоорхох
similarTo be interested in/to have a crush.
Нүдний гэм
contrastSomething very rare (lit: eye's injury/fault).
