Language/Halh-mongolian/Vocabulary/Travel-Phrases
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Introduction
In this lesson, you will learn essential travel phrases in Halh Mongolian for booking accommodations, buying tickets, and navigating new places. This lesson is designed for complete beginners of Halh Mongolian who are interested in traveling or planning a trip to Mongolia. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to communicate basic travel needs and understand common phrases used in travel situations.
Take a moment to explore these relevant pages as you conclude this lesson: Days of the week & Greetings and Courtesies.
Basic Phrases
Here are some basic travel phrases that you can use in Halh Mongolian.
| Halh Mongolian | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Сайн байна уу? | Sain baina uu? | How are you? |
| Баяртай | Bayartai | Nice to meet you |
| Миний нэр... | Minii ner... | My name is... |
| Танд баярлалаа | Tand bayarlalaa | Thank you |
| Чи юу хүсэж байна? | Chi yu husel baina? | What do you want? |
| Би бас... | Bi bas... | I want... |
| Бурхан юу байгаа вэ? | Burhan yu baigaa ve? | Where is the restroom? |
| Тээшээ буцаана уу? | Teeshee butsaana uu? | Where is the exit? |
When you meet someone in Mongolia, it is customary to greet them with a smile and a handshake. To say "hello" in Halh Mongolian, you can use the phrase "Сайн байна уу?" (Sain baina uu?). This phrase can also be used to ask "How are you?" To respond to this question, you can say "Баяртай" (Bayartai), which means "Nice to meet you."
If you want to introduce yourself, you can say "Миний нэр..." (Minii ner...), which means "My name is..." If you want to thank someone in Halh Mongolian, you can use the phrase "Танд баярлалаа" (Tand bayarlalaa), which means "Thank you."
When you are ordering food or asking for directions, you may need to ask "Чи юу хүсэж байна?" (Chi yu husel baina?), which means "What do you want?" To respond to this question, you can say "Би бас..." (Bi bas...), which means "I want...".
If you need to find the restroom, you can ask "Бурхан юу байгаа вэ?" (Burhan yu baigaa ve?), which means "Where is the restroom?" If you need to find the exit, you can ask "Тээшээ буцаана уу?" (Teeshee butsaana uu?), which means "Where is the exit?"
Remember to be polite and respectful when using these phrases, and try to greet people in Halh Mongolian whenever you can. This can help you connect with locals and make your travel experience more enjoyable.
Booking Accommodations
If you are traveling to Mongolia, you may need to book accommodations in advance. Here are some travel phrases that can help you with booking accommodations in Halh Mongolian.
| Halh Mongolian | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Зочид буудал | Zochid buudal | Hotel |
| Нийтийн өрөө | Niiteiin oroo | Guesthouse |
| Хотхон | Khokhon | Hostel |
| Өрөө байрлах орон | Oroo bairlakh oron | Accommodations |
| Өрөө засах | Oroo zasakh | Reservations |
| Өрөөний тоо | Orooni too | Room number |
| Суудал авах | Suudal avakh | Check-in |
| Суудал төлөх | Suudal tulakh | Check-out |
To book a hotel or other type of accommodation, you can use the phrase "Өрөө засах" (Oroo zasakh), which means "Reservations." You can also use the phrase "Өрөө байрлах орон" (Oroo bairlakh oron), which means "Accommodations."
If you need to ask for a specific room number, you can use the phrase "Өрөөний тоо" (Orooni too), which means "Room number." To check in to your accommodation, you can use the phrase "Суудал авах" (Suudal avakh), which means "Check-in." To check out of your accommodation, you can use the phrase "Суудал төлөх" (Suudal tulakh), which means "Check-out."
Remember to check the dates of your stay and make sure that you have enough money to pay for your accommodations. It is also a good idea to book accommodations in advance, especially during peak travel seasons.
Buying Tickets
If you are traveling in Mongolia, you may need to buy tickets for transportation or events. Here are some travel phrases that can help you buy tickets in Halh Mongolian.
| Halh Mongolian | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Худалдаа | Khudaldaa | Sale |
| Тасалбар | Tasalbar | Discount |
| Тасалж борлуулах | Tasalj borluulakh | Buy with discount |
| Зогсоол | Zogsol | Station |
| Улсын автобусны буудал | Ulsyn avtobusny buudal | Bus station |
| Руу зогсоох хэдүүнд? | Ruu zogsookheduu? | Where is the station? |
| Тийм байна | Teem baina | Okay |
To buy tickets for transportation or events, you can use the phrase "Худалдаа" (Khudaldaa), which means "Sale." You can also use the phrase "Тасалбар" (Tasalbar), which means "Discount," or "Тасалж борлуулах" (Tasalj borluulakh), which means "Buy with discount."
If you need to find the station for transportation, you can use the phrase "Зогсоол" (Zogsol), which means "Station." If you are looking for a bus station, you can use the phrase "Улсын автобусны буудал" (Ulsyn avtobusny buudal). To ask where the station is located, you can use the phrase "Руу зогсоох хэдүүнд?" (Ruu zogsookheduu?), which means "Where is the station?"
When buying tickets, make sure to confirm the dates and times of your transportation or event. You should also ask about any available discounts or promotions, especially if you are traveling on a budget.
If you are traveling to a new place, you may need to ask for directions or navigate public transportation. Here are some travel phrases that can help you navigate new places in Halh Mongolian.
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| Halh Mongolian | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Цаг тухай | Tsag tuhai | About time |
| Үнэхээр дөөхөөрөө орно | Unehee dookhoo rooroo orno | It's just around the corner |
| Буцааж гарах | Butsaaj garakh | Exit |
| Өөрөө буцах | Oroor butsakh | Return |
| Буудал | Buudal | Stop |
| Тойрог зогсоох |
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