тэнэг
teneg
тэнэг (teneg) is the Mongolian word for "stupid".
The word is an adjective used to describe someone or something that is lacking in intelligence.
Meaning: lacking in intelligence (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
teneg
Did you know?
- While тэнэг is the standard term, a more intense or vulgar way to call someone 'stupid' involves using terms related to being an 'animal', which is a common linguistic pattern in many Mongolic dialects.
- In Mongolian, calling someone тэнэг can sometimes feel less harsh than the English 'stupid' depending on the context, especially among close friends where it might be used as a playful, teasing jab.
- When using тэнэг to describe an object or an idea, it can carry a sense of 'uselessness' in addition to 'stupidity', blending the two concepts together.
Examples in context
- Тэр бол тэнэг биш юм.He is not stupid.This sentence is useful for negating the adjective тэнэг.Tatoeba #6698519 by Alkrasnov, translation #302395 by CK
- Би өөрөө маш тэнэг юм.Bi öörөө mash teneg yum.I am very stupid.
- Энэ тэнэг асуулт байна.Ene teneg asuult baina.This is a stupid question.
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Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a mistake made during a game.
- Болд BoldЧи тэнэг юм уу, яагаад ингэв?Chi teneg yum uu, yaagaad ingev?Are you stupid, why did you do that?
- Сарантуя SarantuyaҮгүй ээ, би зүгээр л тэнэг юм шиг санагдаж байна.Ügui ee, bi zügeer l teneg yum shig sanagdaj baina.No, I just feel stupid.
- Болд BoldБолно оо, энэ бол ердөө нэг алдаа.Bolno oo, ene bol erdöö neg aldaa.It's okay, it's just one mistake.
- Сарантуя SarantuyaБаярлалаа, Болд.Bayarlalaa, Bold.Thank you, Bold.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
