төлөө
tölöö
төлөө (tölöö) is the Mongolian way to say cheers during a toast.
In a drinking context, saying төлөө is equivalent to saying 'to [something]' or 'cheers' in English.
Meaning: toast when drinking (intj)
How do you pronounce it?
tölöö
Did you know?
- Mongolians may use төлөө to toast to the 'blue sky', reflecting the ancient Tengrist belief in the eternal blue sky as the supreme deity.
- While төлөө is the toast word, Mongolian drinking culture often involves a 'libation' where a small amount of alcohol is flicked or poured onto the ground to honor ancestors or spirits before drinking.
- When making a toast in a traditional setting, it is customary to hold the glass with both hands. This gesture demonstrates respect to your companions and the person leading the toast.
Examples in context
- Таны эрүүл мэндийн төлөө!Tanii erul mendiin telooh!To your health!
- Бидний нөхөрлөлийн төлөө.Bidnii nokhorloolun telooh.To our friendship.
Example conversation
Tömör and Sarantuya are having dinner together.
- Төмөр TumurСарантуя, бидний амжилтын төлөө!Sarantuya, bidnii amjiltyn tölöö!Sarantuya, cheers to our success!
- Сарантуя SarantuyaТийм ээ, амжилт хүсье!Tiim ee, amjilt khüsye!Yes, I wish us success!
- Төмөр TumurХундага aching-аа өргөөрэй.Khundagaa örgöörei.Please raise your glass.
- Сарантуя SarantuyaТөлөө нь ууцгаая!Tölöö ni uutsgaya!Let's drink to it!
