뜻
If you try, you will succeed.
문화적 배경
The word 'Zaya' is also a very common female name in Mongolia, reflecting how much people value the concept of a good destiny. In the countryside, this proverb is often applied to livestock care. A herder who 'strives' to find the best pasture is 'helped by fate' with healthy animals. In Ulaanbaatar, this phrase is frequently seen in gymnasiums and co-working spaces as wall art, showing its transition from pastoral wisdom to urban self-help culture. While the proverb is secular, it aligns with the Buddhist concept of Karma—that your current actions (effort) determine your future state (fate).
Use it as a 'Closer'
Use this at the end of a long explanation of your plans to show you are serious and humble.
Don't over-rely on 'Zaya'
If you only talk about 'Zaya' without 'Ezen', you sound like you are waiting for a miracle.
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If you try, you will succeed.
Use it as a 'Closer'
Use this at the end of a long explanation of your plans to show you are serious and humble.
Don't over-rely on 'Zaya'
If you only talk about 'Zaya' without 'Ezen', you sound like you are waiting for a miracle.
셀프 테스트
Complete the proverb with the correct words.
Эзэн _________ заяа _________.
The proverb requires the conditional '-вэл' and the habitual '-нэ'.
In which situation is it MOST appropriate to use this proverb?
Situation: Your friend is crying because they lost their wallet.
This proverb is for motivation, not for comforting someone after a loss that wasn't about effort.
Choose the best response.
A: Би энэ ажлыг дийлэхгүй байх аа. B: Битгий тэгж хэл. ___________.
The proverb is the perfect motivational response to someone doubting their ability.
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시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
3 연습 문제Эзэн _________ заяа _________.
The proverb requires the conditional '-вэл' and the habitual '-нэ'.
Situation: Your friend is crying because they lost their wallet.
This proverb is for motivation, not for comforting someone after a loss that wasn't about effort.
A: Би энэ ажлыг дийлэхгүй байх аа. B: Битгий тэгж хэл. ___________.
The proverb is the perfect motivational response to someone doubting their ability.
🎉 점수: /3
자주 묻는 질문
2 질문No, it is a cultural proverb used by everyone, though it fits well with Buddhist and Shamanist worldviews.
Yes, it is respectful and shows you have a good work ethic.
관련 표현
Оролдоготой хүн оройд нь гарна
similarA persistent person will reach the top.
Ажил хийвэл ам тосдоно
similarIf you work, your mouth will be greased (you will eat).
Залхуу хүнд заяа гомдоно
contrastFate is offended by a lazy person.
