Language/Halh-mongolian/Vocabulary/Education
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In this lesson, we will learn some vocabulary related to education. Education is an important aspect of the Halh Mongolian culture, and it has played a significant role in shaping the cultural identity of the people. Here, you will also learn some interesting cultural facts about education in Halh Mongolian culture. Let's get started!
Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: Days of the Week & Family Members.
Basics[edit | edit source]
Education in Halh Mongolian language is called "боловсрол" (bolovsrol), derived from the word "боловсрох" (bolovsrokh) which means "to study". Here are some basic terms that you might need while discussing education:
| Halh Mongolian | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| чухал | chukhal | school |
| хичээл | khicheel | lesson, class |
| мэргэжил | mergeshil | profession, occupation |
| багш | bagsh | teacher |
School System[edit | edit source]
The school system in Halh Mongolian is similar to that of other countries. Here's a list of the different educational levels:
Preschool[edit | edit source]
Preschool education in Halh Mongolian is called "шигшүүр" (shigshuur). It is optional and children usually start attending at the age of 3-4 years. Preschool is usually not considered as part of compulsory education in Halh Mongolian.
Primary School[edit | edit source]
Primary school in Halh Mongolian is called "сургууль" (surguul) and is part of compulsory education. It lasts for 4 years, beginning at the age of 6. Children learn basic subjects such as math, Mongolian language, science and social studies.
Secondary School[edit | edit source]
Secondary school education in Halh Mongolian is called "төв боловсрол" (tov bolovsrol). This level of education is also compulsory and lasts for 6 years, beginning at the age of 10. Students are taught subjects such as literature, history, foreign language(s), maths, physics, chemistry and biology. At the end of the 10th grade, students take a national exam known as "орлого" (orlogo) before they enter high school.
High School[edit | edit source]
High school education in Halh Mongolian is called "сурагчидын төв боловсрол" (suragchidyin tov bolovsrol) or "мэргэжлийн боловсрол" (mergeshliin bolovsrol). Students are offered a variety of directions such as the humanities, natural sciences, engineering, sports, arts and languages. High school education is not compulsory, but students who successfully pass the national exam can attend for free. High school lasts for 2-4 years depending on the chosen direction.
University and Higher Education[edit | edit source]
Halh Mongolian students are interested in higher education and they strive to enter well-reputed universities in the country. Here are some useful terms related to higher education:
| Halh Mongolian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| боловсролын сургууль | bolovsrolyin surgul | college, university |
| зэрэг | zereg | academic degree |
| багшийн зэрэг | bagshiin zereg | academic degree of teacher |
| боловсролын мэргэжил | bolovsrolyn mergeshil | academic major |
Useful Expressions[edit | edit source]
Here are some useful expressions related to educational settings. You can also use them as a conversation starter with your Halh Mongolian-speaking friends:
- Person 1: "Хэрвээ танд сургалтанд туслах гэж байна." (Khervvee tand surgaltand tuslakh gezh baina.) - I'd like to help you with your studies.
- Person 2: "Танд баярлалаа." (Tand bayarlalaa.) - Thank you.
- Person 1: "Хэрэв та сурч байгаа сэдэвээр дараахийн номыг уншиж өгөхөөр хэлэхийг хүсвэл гэж байгаа бол та нар уг номыг авах боломжтой." (Kherev ta surch baigaa sedeveer daraakhin nomyg unshij ogokhoo khelkhii khusvel gezh baigaa bol ta nar ug nomyg avakh bolomjtoi.) - If you want to discuss a topic that you're studying, you may borrow this book from us.
- Person 2: "Хэрвээ тусалж байж магадгүй мэдэх үү?" (Khervvee tusalj baizh magadgui medekh uu?) - Can you please help me with this?
- Person 1: "Танд туслахыг хүсье. (Tand tuslakhyg khusee.) - I'm willing to help you.
- Person 2: "Баярлалаа." (Bayarlalaa.) - Thank you.
Cultural Facts[edit | edit source]
In Halh Mongolian culture, education is valued and respected, and many parents encourage their children to study hard and attain a high level of education. In ancient times, education was mostly informal and was learned through observation and listening. Scholars would take apprentices and teach them about history, philosophy, literature and other subjects. Traditional Halh Mongolian literature and music often reflect the importance of learning and scholarship.
Education has also been an important part of Buddhism and many scholars would go to Tibet or other areas to learn more about the religion. Many monasteries were established in Halh Mongolian regions, and education would take place there. In the twentieth century, the development of modern education in Halh Mongolian was slow, but the government has since made many efforts to make education accessible and to increase literacy rates.
Hope you enjoyed the lesson! Now you can improve your Halh Mongolian Vocabulary and utilize it in the field of education. To practice your newly-learned vocabulary, you can use Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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