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.
Beginner Vocabulary
The first words every Mongolian learner should know.
- Сайн байна уу Hello
- Баярлалаа Thank you
- Уучлаарай Sorry / Excuse me
- Тийм Yes
Everyday Vocabulary
Common words used in daily life and conversation.
- Гэр Home / House
- Ажил Work
- Ном Book
- Ус Water
Travel Vocabulary
Useful words and phrases for getting around Mongolia.
- Буудал Station
- Онгоцны буудал Airport
- Зочид буудал Hotel
- Такси Taxi
Family
Words for family members and relationships.
- Ээж Mother
- Аав Father
- Ах Older brother
- Эгч Older sister
Numbers
Counting and basic numbers in Mongolian.
- Нэг One
- Хоёр Two
- Гурав Three
- Дөрөв Four
Time
Talking about days, hours, and time of day.
- Өнөөдөр Today
- Маргааш Tomorrow
- Өчигдөр Yesterday
- Цаг Hour / Clock
Places
Common places you'll want to talk about.
- Хот City
- Дэлгүүр Store / Shop
- Сургууль School
- Эмнэлэг Hospital
Work
Vocabulary for talking about jobs and the workplace.
- Компани Company
- Багш Teacher
- Оффис Office
- Ажилтан Employee
Daily Activities
Verbs and phrases for describing your day.
- Унтах To sleep
- Идэх To eat
- Явах To go
- Уншиx To read
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
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'
Keep Building Your Mongolian Vocabulary
Practice these words in context with interactive vocabulary exercises inside Lingolab MN.
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