A1 Idiom 中性

Толгой өвдөх

толгой өвдөх

To have a headache

意思

Can mean a literal headache or trouble.

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文化背景

Mongolians often attribute headaches to 'wind' (хий) in the body or sudden changes in weather. It's common to suggest drinking hot tea or wearing a hat as a cure. The city's infrastructure and traffic are the most cited 'headaches' in modern Mongolian life. It's a unifying topic of complaint for all residents. In the countryside, a 'headache' might refer to a difficult animal in the herd that constantly wanders off. The idiom bridges the gap between animal husbandry and modern life. Using 'толгойны өвчин' to describe a task to a boss is okay, but it implies you are struggling. It's better used among peers to vent frustration.

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Use it for Nuisances

Don't be afraid to use this for small things like a broken zipper or a slow app. It's very natural.

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Literal vs Figurative

If you say 'My head hurts' in a hospital, they will give you pills. If you say it in an office, they will ask what's wrong with the project.

意思

Can mean a literal headache or trouble.

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Use it for Nuisances

Don't be afraid to use this for small things like a broken zipper or a slow app. It's very natural.

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Literal vs Figurative

If you say 'My head hurts' in a hospital, they will give you pills. If you say it in an office, they will ask what's wrong with the project.

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Empathy

When someone says something is a 'headache,' a common response is 'Нээрээ шүү' (That's true) to show empathy.

自我测试

Fill in the correct form of the word 'толгой'.

Миний ______ өвдөж байна. Би эм уумаар байна.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: толгой

In the literal sense 'My head hurts,' 'толгой' is the subject.

Which sentence uses the idiom figuratively?

Аль өгүүлбэр нь шилжсэн утгаар орсон бэ?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Энэ их ажил бол жинхэнэ толгойны өвчин.

Describing work as a 'headache' is the figurative/idiomatic use.

Complete the dialogue with the appropriate phrase.

А: Компьютер дахиад эвдэрчихлээ. Б: Нээрээ юу? Энэ компьютер ч ёстой ______ юм аа!

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: толгойны өвчин

We need the noun phrase 'headache' to describe the computer.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Match 'Толгой өвтгөх' with its best context.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: A noisy neighbor

A noisy neighbor 'causes' a headache (толгой өвтгөх).

🎉 得分: /4

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练习题库

4 练习
Fill in the correct form of the word 'толгой'. Fill Blank A1

Миний ______ өвдөж байна. Би эм уумаар байна.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: толгой

In the literal sense 'My head hurts,' 'толгой' is the subject.

Which sentence uses the idiom figuratively? Choose A2

Аль өгүүлбэр нь шилжсэн утгаар орсон бэ?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Энэ их ажил бол жинхэнэ толгойны өвчин.

Describing work as a 'headache' is the figurative/idiomatic use.

Complete the dialogue with the appropriate phrase. dialogue_completion B1

А: Компьютер дахиад эвдэрчихлээ. Б: Нээрээ юу? Энэ компьютер ч ёстой ______ юм аа!

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: толгойны өвчин

We need the noun phrase 'headache' to describe the computer.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A2

Match 'Толгой өвтгөх' with its best context.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: A noisy neighbor

A noisy neighbor 'causes' a headache (толгой өвтгөх).

🎉 得分: /4

常见问题

4 个问题

Yes! 'Тэр хүн бол миний толгойны өвчин' means 'That person is a headache for me.'

It's not rude, but it is informal. Don't use it to describe your boss to their face.

'Өвдөх' is the verb (to ache), and 'өвчин' is the noun (illness/pain).

You can say 'Толгой хүчтэй өвдөж байна' (My head hurts strongly).

相关表达

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Толгой гашилгах

similar

To rack one's brains

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Зүрх өвдөх

similar

To have a heartache

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Ядаргаа болох

synonym

To become a nuisance

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Толгой эргэх

related

To be dizzy/confused

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