Signification
Asking for verification.
Contexte culturel
Mongolians are traditionally very direct. Asking 'Is this true?' is not considered an insult to one's honesty, but rather a way to gauge the importance of the news. In business, this phrase is used to confirm verbal agreements. It is often followed by 'Баталгаатай юу?' (Is it certain?) to ensure there are no misunderstandings. On Mongolian Facebook, 'Үнэн үү?' is often used as a hashtag or a single-word comment to express skepticism toward political promises. Younger generations might shorten it or use 'Нээрээ юу?' more frequently, but 'Энэ үнэн үү?' remains the standard for any cross-generational communication.
The Nod
When asking 'Энэ үнэн үү?', a slight tilt of the head or a raised eyebrow adds to the expression of curiosity.
Vowel Harmony
Never use 'уу' after 'үнэн'. It sounds very jarring to native ears. Always stick to 'үү'.
Signification
Asking for verification.
The Nod
When asking 'Энэ үнэн үү?', a slight tilt of the head or a raised eyebrow adds to the expression of curiosity.
Vowel Harmony
Never use 'уу' after 'үнэн'. It sounds very jarring to native ears. Always stick to 'үү'.
The 'Gej' Add-on
Add 'гэж' (gej) before 'үү' to sound more natural when you are shocked: 'Энэ үнэн гэж үү?'
Politeness
Adding 'Таны хэлсэн...' (What you said...) before the phrase makes it much more polite when talking to elders.
Teste-toi
Complete the question with the correct particle.
Энэ үнэн ____?
Because 'үнэн' has soft vowels (ү, э), the particle must be 'үү'.
Which sentence means 'Is this news true?'
Choose the correct translation:
'Мэдээ' means news. The structure is This + News + True + [Question].
What would you say if a friend tells you something shocking?
Friend: 'Би маргааш Америк явна.' You: '________'
'Энэ үнэн үү?' is the natural reaction to surprising news.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are reading a gossip magazine.
You use this to question the validity of the gossip.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesЭнэ үнэн ____?
Because 'үнэн' has soft vowels (ү, э), the particle must be 'үү'.
Choose the correct translation:
'Мэдээ' means news. The structure is This + News + True + [Question].
Friend: 'Би маргааш Америк явна.' You: '________'
'Энэ үнэн үү?' is the natural reaction to surprising news.
Situation: You are reading a gossip magazine.
You use this to question the validity of the gossip.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, in casual conversation, 'Үнэн үү?' is very common and means 'Really?' or 'Is it true?'.
No, as long as your tone is respectful. It shows you are paying attention to the details.
'Үнэн үү?' is more formal and factual. 'Нээрээ юу?' is very casual and emotional.
You can say 'Тийм, үнэн' (Yes, true) or 'Үгүй, худал' (No, false).
Yes, but it can also mean 'truth' as a noun, like in 'Үнэнийг хэл' (Tell the truth).
Because of vowel harmony. 'Үнэн' has soft vowels, so it needs a soft particle.
Yes, it's fine for semi-formal or informal emails to check information.
Young people might say 'Үнэн үү, найз аа?' or just use the English 'Really?'.
Yes, it often carries the meaning of 'Are you sure about this fact?'.
Just change 'Энэ' (this) to 'Тэр' (that): 'Тэр үнэн үү?'.
Expressions liées
Нээрээ юу?
informal alternativeReally? / For real?
Тийм үү?
similarIs it so?
Үнэнээ хэл
builds onTell the truth
Худал биш үү?
contrastIsn't it a lie?
Баталгаатай юу?
specialized formIs it guaranteed?
