Yesterday we learned some Mongolian (which uses the Russian alphabet).
- The word for no is ugai. They can also say no using a throat noise I don't have letters for. It sounds like the noise we make with the back of our throat when we are imitating a animal snarling (fun to say).
- We asked to learn the word for please so we can use it when directing our students. The lady told us there isn't really a word for please - it depends on the tone of voice. (How many ways can a teacher say, "Students, open your books"?)
- cat = muur; horse = muur. Do not mix: Horses are good; cats are not good.
- aaruul - this is a cheese I have a hard time describing. It has a hard, dry sort of crumble and tastes to me rather like milk mixed with salad dressing.
- The word for chocolate sounds pretty much the same. The universal word. That is convenient.
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