Significado
A path that covers a great distance.
Contexto cultural
When someone goes on an 'urt zam,' it is traditional to offer them a bowl of milk or tea. The traveler takes a sip, and the host sprinkles some to the sky for good luck. Distances in Mongolia are often measured in 'time' rather than kilometers because the 'urt zam' can be affected by weather and terrain. The 'Urtiin Duu' (Long Song) is a UNESCO-recognized heritage. The name itself mirrors the 'urt zam' of the steppe. In Ulaanbaatar, 'urt zam' is often used jokingly to describe the heavy traffic jams that make short distances take a long time.
Use with 'Туулах'
To sound more native, pair 'урт зам' with the verb 'туулах' (to cross/endure).
The White Road
Always wish someone a 'white road' (Цагаан мөртэй) if they say they are going on an 'urt zam'.
Significado
A path that covers a great distance.
Use with 'Туулах'
To sound more native, pair 'урт зам' with the verb 'туулах' (to cross/endure).
The White Road
Always wish someone a 'white road' (Цагаан мөртэй) if they say they are going on an 'urt zam'.
Word Order
Never say 'Зам урт' unless you want to say 'The road is long' as a statement of fact.
Teste-se
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'Урт зам'.
Бид маргааш ________ гарна. (We will start on a long road tomorrow.)
The phrase 'замд гарах' (to start on a road/journey) requires the dative-locative case '-д'.
Which sentence uses 'Урт зам' metaphorically?
Select the correct sentence:
Comparing life to a road is a metaphorical (figurative) usage.
Match the Mongolian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These show how case endings change the prepositional meaning in English.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Хөвсгөл хүртэл хэр хол бэ? B: ________.
This is the most natural way to answer a question about a long distance.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosБид маргааш ________ гарна. (We will start on a long road tomorrow.)
The phrase 'замд гарах' (to start on a road/journey) requires the dative-locative case '-д'.
Select the correct sentence:
Comparing life to a road is a metaphorical (figurative) usage.
Combine cada item a esquerda com seu par a direita:
These show how case endings change the prepositional meaning in English.
A: Хөвсгөл хүртэл хэр хол бэ? B: ________.
This is the most natural way to answer a question about a long distance.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasYes, but it's more common to say 'урт нислэг' (long flight). However, metaphorically, you can say the journey was an 'urt zam'.
It is neutral. It can be used in both formal speeches and casual conversations.
'Урт зам' emphasizes the length of the path. 'Холын зам' emphasizes that the destination is far away.
You say 'Би урт замд явж байна.'
Yes, 'урт замууд,' but it is rarely used unless referring to multiple specific routes.
No, for a book you would just use 'зузаан ном' (thick book) or 'урт зохиол' (long composition).
Because the songs were historically sung during long travels across the steppe to keep the rider awake and the horse moving.
Not necessarily. It implies a challenge, but often a rewarding one.
Yes, 'Бидний харилцаа урт замыг туулсан' is a very common and beautiful way to describe a long-term relationship.
It is the instrumental case, meaning 'by means of the road' or 'through the road'.
Frases relacionadas
Холын зам
similarDistant road
Аяны зам
specialized formTravel route
Ойр зам
contrastShort road/shortcut
Амьдралын зам
builds onPath of life
