амжилт хүсье
amjilt khusye
The Mongolian phrase for "good luck" is амжилт хүсье (amjilt khusye).
This phrase is used to wish fortune on someone or as encouragement. While English speakers focus on the concept of "luck," this phrase is the standard way to express the sentiment of "good luck" in most Mongolian contexts.
Meaning: used to wish fortune on someone or as encouragement (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of амжилт, which means "success" and хүсье, which means "let/may I wish".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The form амжилт хүсье is polite and is suitable for most social interactions, including formal settings.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb хүсье is in the optative mood, expressing a wish or desire.
How do you pronounce it?
amjilt khusye
Did you know?
- While English uses 'luck', the word амжилт is derived from the verb амжих, meaning 'to do something in time'. To Mongolians, success is conceptually tied to timeliness and efficiency.
- Mongolians often use амжилт as a standalone exclamation. Shouting амжилт! is a common way to cheer on an athlete or a student during a competition.
- Because амжилт хүсье is quite formal, using it with very close friends might actually feel slightly distant or overly polite.
Examples in context
- Танд амжилт хүсье.Tand amjilt khüs'ye.I wish you luck.
- Маргааш хийх шалгалтандаа амжилт хүсье.Margash khiikh shalgaltandaa amjilt khüs'ye.Good luck on your exam tomorrow.
Example conversation
Bat is wishing Erdenegombo luck before a job interview.
- Бат BatЯвахадаа бэлэн үү?Yavakhadaa belen uu?Are you ready to go?
- Эрдэнэгомбо ErdenegomboТийм ээ, жаахан сандарч байна.Tiim ee, jaakhan sandarch baina.Yes, I am a bit nervous.
- Бат BatСанаагаа зоволтгүй, амжилт хүсье!Sanaagaa zovoltgui, amjilt khüsye!Don't worry, good luck!
- Эрдэнэгомбо ErdenegomboБаярлалаа, Бат.Bayarlalaa, Bat.Thank you, Bat.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries амжилт, CC BY-SA 4.0.
