मतलब
Twelve o'clock at night.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
Midnight marks the peak of the 'Rat Hour'. In the 12-animal calendar, the day begins with the Rat, making midnight the true start of the new day's energy. Whistling at midnight is said to call 'shulmus' (demons) or bad spirits. It is a common 'tseer' (taboo) still respected by many. In Ulaanbaatar, 'midnight' is the time when street lights often dim and the 'night patrol' police become more active. It's also when the last 'midnight' movies end. In Mongolian poetry, midnight often symbolizes deep loneliness or the profound silence of the steppe, contrasting with the busy daytime.
The 'Middle' Rule
Whenever you see 'дунд', think 'middle'. It works for 'Үд дунд' (mid-day) and 'Шөнө дунд' (mid-night).
Don't add 'at'
You don't need a preposition like 'at'. Just say 'Шөнө дунд' followed by the verb.
मतलब
Twelve o'clock at night.
The 'Middle' Rule
Whenever you see 'дунд', think 'middle'. It works for 'Үд дунд' (mid-day) and 'Шөнө дунд' (mid-night).
Don't add 'at'
You don't need a preposition like 'at'. Just say 'Шөнө дунд' followed by the verb.
Poetic Nuance
If you want to sound like a native storyteller, use 'Шөнө дөл' instead of 'Шөнө дунд' to describe the silence of the night.
Taboo Reminder
If you are in a traditional Mongolian home (Ger), avoid making loud noises or whistling at 'Шөнө дунд'.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase for 'midnight'.
Би ________ унтдаг.
The sentence means 'I sleep at midnight'. 'Шөнө дунд' is the only appropriate time for sleeping in this context.
Which sentence correctly says 'The plane arrives at midnight'?
Choose the correct translation:
'Шөнө дунд' means midnight. 'Үд дунд' means noon, 'Орой' means evening, and 'Өглөө' means morning.
Complete the dialogue.
А: Үдэшлэг хэдэн цагт дууссан бэ? Б: ________ дууссан.
The question asks 'At what time did the party end?'. 'Шөнө дунд' (Midnight) is the only time-based answer.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are telling a ghost story and want to set the scene for the scariest time.
Midnight is traditionally the time for ghost stories and mysterious events.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Midnight vs. Noon
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासБи ________ унтдаг.
The sentence means 'I sleep at midnight'. 'Шөнө дунд' is the only appropriate time for sleeping in this context.
Choose the correct translation:
'Шөнө дунд' means midnight. 'Үд дунд' means noon, 'Орой' means evening, and 'Өглөө' means morning.
А: Үдэшлэг хэдэн цагт дууссан бэ? Б: ________ дууссан.
The question asks 'At what time did the party end?'. 'Шөнө дунд' (Midnight) is the only time-based answer.
You are telling a ghost story and want to set the scene for the scariest time.
Midnight is traditionally the time for ghost stories and mysterious events.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
12 सवालYes, it usually refers to 12:00 AM, but it can also describe the general period between 11:30 PM and 12:30 AM.
'Шөнийн 12 цаг' is more literal (12 o'clock of the night), while 'Шөнө дунд' is the more natural, idiomatic phrase.
No, 1:00 AM is usually called 'Шөнийн 1 цаг'. 'Шөнө дунд' is specifically for the middle point.
It is neutral. It's fine for both a business email and a text to a friend.
You say 'Шөнө дунд хүртэл'.
Traditionally, yes, it was a time of spirits, but modern Mongolians just see it as a time to sleep or party.
The opposite is 'Үд дунд' (Noon).
No, Mongolian does not capitalize time expressions unless they start a sentence.
Yes, if discussing shifts: 'Би шөнө дунд хүртэл ажиллах боломжтой' (I can work until midnight).
Very often! Many Mongolian pop and rock songs use it to set a romantic or lonely mood.
Not really a slang word, but people might shorten it to just 'Шөнөөр' (by night) in casual speech.
Yes, in the lunar calendar, the new day officially begins at 'Шөнө дунд'.
संबंधित मुहावरे
Үд дунд
contrastNoon / Midday
Шөнө дөл
similarDead of night
Үүр цайх
builds onDawn / Daybreak
Орой үдэш
similarLate evening
Цаг бүртгэл
specialized formTimekeeping
