Mongolian Vocabulary

Build Your Mongolian Vocabulary

A strong vocabulary is the foundation of real communication. Explore Mongolian words and phrases organized by everyday topics, from greetings to travel and family.

Build Your Mongolian Vocabulary

A sample of the vocabulary categories you'll practice inside Lingolab MN.

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Beginner Vocabulary

The first words every Mongolian learner should know.

  • Сайн байна уу Hello
  • Баярлалаа Thank you
  • Уучлаарай Sorry / Excuse me
  • Тийм Yes
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Everyday Vocabulary

Common words used in daily life and conversation.

  • Гэр Home / House
  • Ажил Work
  • Ном Book
  • Ус Water
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Travel Vocabulary

Useful words and phrases for getting around Mongolia.

  • Буудал Station
  • Онгоцны буудал Airport
  • Зочид буудал Hotel
  • Такси Taxi
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Food

Words for meals, drinks, and dining out.

  • Цай Tea
  • Мах Meat
  • Будаа Rice
  • Сүү Milk
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Family

Words for family members and relationships.

  • Ээж Mother
  • Аав Father
  • Ах Older brother
  • Эгч Older sister
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Numbers

Counting and basic numbers in Mongolian.

  • Нэг One
  • Хоёр Two
  • Гурав Three
  • Дөрөв Four
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Time

Talking about days, hours, and time of day.

  • Өнөөдөр Today
  • Маргааш Tomorrow
  • Өчигдөр Yesterday
  • Цаг Hour / Clock
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Places

Common places you'll want to talk about.

  • Хот City
  • Дэлгүүр Store / Shop
  • Сургууль School
  • Эмнэлэг Hospital
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Work

Vocabulary for talking about jobs and the workplace.

  • Компани Company
  • Багш Teacher
  • Оффис Office
  • Ажилтан Employee
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Daily Activities

Verbs and phrases for describing your day.

  • Унтах To sleep
  • Идэх To eat
  • Явах To go
  • Уншиx To read
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Common Phrases

Practical phrases for everyday conversations.

  • 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
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Pronunciation

Sounds and pronunciation patterns to practice early.

  • ө a rounded mid vowel, like German ö
  • ү a rounded high vowel, like German ü
  • х a raspy back-of-throat sound
  • ж similar to English 'j'
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