Practical Phrases

Common Mongolian Phrases

Learning a handful of common phrases early makes conversations feel possible right away. Here are useful phrases to get you started.

Beginner Vocabulary

  • Сайн байна уу Hello (formal greeting)
  • Баярлалаа Thank you
  • Уучлаарай Sorry / Excuse me
  • Тийм Yes
  • Үгүй No
  • Баяртай Goodbye

Common Phrases

  • Танилцахад таатай байна Nice to meet you
  • Та хэрхэн байна вэ? How are you?
  • Би ойлгохгүй байна I don't understand
  • Дахин хэлж өгнө үү Please say it again
  • Энэ юу вэ? What is this?

Turn Phrases into Real Conversation

Practice these phrases and many more with interactive exercises inside Lingolab MN.

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