Language/China-buriat/Vocabulary/Drinks
Hi China Buriat learners! 😊
In this lesson, we'll cover the vocabulary related to drinks. We'll learn how to say the most common drinks in China Buriat, along with some cultural facts.
Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: Days of the Week & Food.
Tea[edit | edit source]
Tea is an integral part of Chinese culture. It is served at every meal and is believed to have many health benefits. Here are some common types of tea:
| China Buriat | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Шай [shai] | /ʃaɪ/ | tea |
| Сайхан шай [saykhan shai] | /saɪ.khan ʃaɪ/ | green tea |
| Шалмайн шай [shalmayn shai] | /ʃal.maɪn ʃaɪ/ | black tea |
| Бургудай шай [burguday shai] | /bur.gu.day ʃaɪ/ | oolong tea |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Энэ шимээн гэж юу вэ? [ene shimeen geh yu ve?] (What is this drink?)
- Person 2: Энэ нь сайхан шай юм. [ene n saykhan shai yum.] (This is green tea.)
Coffee[edit | edit source]
Coffee has become increasingly popular in China in recent years, especially among young people. Here are the most common words related to coffee:
| China Buriat | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Кофе [kofe] | /kɒ'feɪ/ | coffee |
| Эспрессо [espresso] | /es'pres.oh/ | espresso |
| Капучино [kapuchino] | /kæ'pu.tʃi.noʊ/ | cappuccino |
| Латте [latte] | /la't.ti/ | latte |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Би кофе авч байна. [Bi kofe avch baina.] (I am getting coffee.)
- Person 2: Танд яаралтай ойрхон капучино өгөхөөр мэдэгдсэн байна. [Tand yaaraltai oirhon kapuchino ogoxoor medegdsen baina.] (I know you prefer a creamy cappuccino.)
Milk[edit | edit source]
Milk is not as popular in Chinese cuisine as it is in Western cuisine. However, there are a few drinks that use milk:
| China Buriat | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Зүү [züü] | /zuː/ | milk |
| Амттан мах [amtan mah] | /æm.tan mah/ | chocolate milk |
| Гуниш шөл [gunish shöl] | /gu:n.ish ʃœ:l/ | milk tea |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Энэ нь юу вэ? [Ene n yu ve?] (What is this?)
- Person 2: Амттан мах юм. [Amtan mah yum.] (This is chocolate milk.)
Hot Drinks[edit | edit source]
China Buriats prefer hot drinks, especially during the winter. Here are some hot drinks that are popular in China:
| China Buriat | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Цайх [tsaykh] | /tsaɪx/ | hot water |
| Гүүдэн цай [güüden tsai] | /guː.den tsai/ | hot milk |
| Нугасай [nugasai] | /nu.ga.saɪ/ | hot chocolate |
| Гэж шөл [gezh shöl] | /ɡez ʃœl/ | ginger tea |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Та ихээр энэ нугасайг нь дуртай юм биш гэж утга төгсөн юм уу? [Ta ikheer ene nugasai-aig n durtai yum bish gezh utga togsön yum uu?] (Do you think this hot chocolate is too sweet or just right?)
- Person 2: Би бол баруун дээд талаас гэж шөл сонсож байгаа юм ба. [Bi bol baruun deed talaas gezh shöl sonsosh ba.] (I like to listen to ginger tea while looking at the upper right corner.)
Cold Drinks[edit | edit source]
In summer, cold drinks are the perfect remedy to combat the heat. Here are some of the most popular cold drinks in China:
| China Buriat | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Сар мах [sar mah] | /sar mah/ | iced milk |
| Шар ус [shar us] | /ʃar us/ | iced tea |
| Шар нуга [shar nuga] | /ʃar nu.ga/ | iced chocolate |
| Шар газар [shar gazhar] | /ʃar ɡa.zaɾ/ | iced juice |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Танд шар ус их гэж бодож байгаа юм ба? [Tand shar us ikh geh boodoj baiga yum ba?] (Do you think this iced tea is too sweet?)
- Person 2: Алхмаараа ихэвчлэн мөөрөө өөрөө зохицох байна. [Alkhmaaraa ikhevchlen mooroo ooroo zohitsokh baina.] (I plan to add more fruits to it.)
Alcoholic Drinks[edit | edit source]
China Buriats love to drink and they have a rich tradition of brewing different types of alcoholic drinks at home. Here are some of the most common ones:
| China Buriat | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Айраг [airag] | /ɑɪ.rʌɡ/ | fermented mare's milk |
| Архи [arkhi] | /ɑrxi/ | vodka |
| Сур [sur] | /sʊr/ | beer |
| Хунт [khunt] | /hʊnʈ/ | rice wine |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Харго энэ архитай иргэн шимээн яаж үзнэ? Л сүүний? [Khargo ene arkhitai irgen shimeen yaazh uzne? L suuni-i?] (How do foreigners drink this vodka? With ice?)
- Person 2: Архитай өөрийн хэрэгцээтэй болоод байгаа. [Arkhitai ooriin kheregtsiitei bolood baigaa.] (The locals drink it with their traditional snack.)
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
So there you have it, the most common drinks in China Buriat. To improve your China Buriat Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
Sources[edit | edit source]
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