Цагаан сарын мэнд хүргэе
Tsagaan saryn mend khürgeye
The English phrase "happy lunar new year" is translated into Mongolian as Цагаан сарын мэнд хүргэе (Tsagaan saryn mend khürgeye).
Цагаан сарын мэнд хүргэе is the standard and most common way to wish someone a happy Lunar New Year in Mongolia.
What does it mean word for word?
The term for the Lunar New Year itself is Цагаан сар, which literally translates to "White Moon".
How do you pronounce it?
Tsagaan saryn mend khürgeye
Did you know?
- The greeting Цагаан сарын мэнд хүргэе is often accompanied by specific traditional gestures, such as the 'zolgokh' greeting, depending on the person's age and status.
- The greeting Цагаан сарын мэнд хүргэе is part of a wider tradition of avoiding arguments or anger during the holiday to ensure a lucky year.
- In Mongolian culture, the concept of 'whiteness' is often associated with auspiciousness and good fortune, which is why it is used in this greeting.
Examples in context
- Бүх хүмүүст Цагаан сарын мэнд хүргэе.Bukh khumuust Tsagaan saryn mend khurgeye.Happy Lunar New Year to everyone.
- Танд Цагаан сарын мэнд хүргэе.Tand Tsagaan saryn mend khurgeye.Happy Lunar New Year to you.
Example conversation
Two friends meet for the first time during the holiday.
- Анхбаяр AnkhbayarТөмөр, цагаан сарын мэнд хүргэе!Tömör, tsagaan sariin mend khürgeye!Tömör, happy Lunar New Year!
- Төмөр TumurБаярлалаа, Анхбаяр! Чамд ч мөн мэнд хүргэе.Bayarlalaa, Ankhbayar! Chamd ch mön mend khürgeye.Thank you, Ankhbayar! Happy New Year to you too.
- Анхбаяр AnkhbayarЭнэ жил аз жаргалтай байх болно.Ene jil az jargaltai baikh bolno.This year will be full of happiness.
- Төмөр TumurТийм ээ, хамтдаа баярлая.Tiim ee, khamtdaa bayarlaya.Yes, let's celebrate together.
