Mongolian Phrases
How to Say Thank You in Mongolian
Баярлалаа is the standard way to say thank you in Mongolian. It is polite enough for every situation and easy to add to.
Баярлалаа.
Bayarlalaa.
Thank you.
How to Pronounce It
- Stress the first syllable: BA-yar-la-laa.
- Break it into four beats: ба-яр-ла-лаа.
- The final аа is a long vowel, held about twice as long as a short а.
- Я is pronounced "ya", so the second syllable is "yar".
Romanization is simplified to help you read along; it is not an official standard.
Formal vs Informal Versions
| Use | Mongolian | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | Баярлалаа. Bayarlalaa. | Thank you. |
| Emphatic | Маш их баярлалаа. Mash ikh bayarlalaa. | Thank you very much. |
| Thanking for something | Надад тусалсанд баярлалаа. Nadad tusalsand bayarlalaa. | Thank you for helping me. |
| Replying | Зүгээр ээ. Zügeer ee. | You're welcome / It's nothing. |
Example Dialogues
Receiving a book
- Бат Энэ таны ном. Ene tany nom. This is your book.
- Сараа Баярлалаа! Bayarlalaa! Thank you!
- Бат Зүгээр ээ. Zügeer ee. You're welcome.
In a restaurant
- Зөөгч Ус авчирлаа. Us avchirlaa. Here is your water.
- Зочин Баярлалаа. Bayarlalaa. Thank you.
Thanking a helper
- Оюна Надад тусалсанд маш их баярлалаа. Nadad tusalsand mash ikh bayarlalaa. Thank you very much for helping me.
- Тэмүүжин Зүгээр ээ, асуудалгүй. Zügeer ee, asuudalgüi. It's nothing, no problem.
When to Use It
Say Баярлалаа whenever someone helps you, gives you something or serves you: in shops, restaurants, taxis, and at a friend’s home. It is neutral, so it fits both close friends and people you have just met.
Add маш их (“very much”) when the favour is bigger, and mention what you are grateful for with -д (Тусалсанд баярлалаа, “thanks for helping”). To reply, Зүгээр ээ is the most common answer. It literally means “it’s fine”.
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