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Halh Mongolian Vocabulary → Basic Halh Mongolian Vocabulary → Food and Drink

Food and drink are essential parts of the Mongolian culture. Mongolian cuisine is characterized by its hearty and nourishing dishes, often made with meat and dairy products. In this lesson, you will learn the basic vocabulary related to food and drink in Halh Mongolian.

Basic Food Vocabulary

Here are some common food items in Halh Mongolian:

Halh Mongolian Pronunciation English
Гуу guu Meat
Жин jin Salt
Тэжээм tezheem Soup
Оньс onsuu Milk
Сүү suu Cheese
Төмс toms Vegetable
Шингэн мах shingen makh Beef
Хямаар амт khyamaar amt Fried rice
Маахан maakhan Yogurt
Бяслаг byaslag Bread
Аархи aarkhi Vodka

Traditional Mongolian Dishes

Mongolian cuisine is rooted in its nomadic traditions and often consists of meat-heavy dishes that provide energy and warmth in the harsh Mongolian climate. Here are some traditional Mongolian dishes in Halh Mongolian:

  • Бууз (buuz) - steamed dumplings filled with meat and vegetables
  • Хуушуур (huushuur) - fried pastries filled with minced meat and onions
  • Хорхог (khorkhog) - a dish made with lamb or goat meat, potatoes, and onions, cooked by hot stones
  • Банш (bansh) - boiled dumplings filled with mutton and served with broth
  • Гуляш (gulyash) - a soup made with beef, potatoes, and carrots

Beverages

Tea and dairy products are the most popular beverages in Mongolia. Here are some common drinks in Halh Mongolian:

Halh Mongolian Pronunciation English
Сүүтэй цай suutei tsai Milk tea
Наран морь naran mor Orange juice
Тахиатай цай takhiatai tsai Green tea
Сүү suu Milk
Айраг airag Fermented mare's milk

Fermented mare's milk, or airag, is a traditional Mongolian drink that is slightly alcoholic and has a sour taste. It is often served during national festivals and celebrations.

Cooking Vocabulary

Here are some verbs related to cooking in Halh Mongolian:

  • Хоол болгох (khol bolgokh) - to cook food
  • Сажих (sazhikh) - to fry
  • Шөөх (shookh) - to boil
  • Бяцхана (byatskhana) - to bake
  • Татаж авах (tatash avakh) - to order food

Conclusion

In this lesson, you have learned the basic vocabulary related to food and drink in Halh Mongolian. You have also discovered some traditional Mongolian dishes and beverages, as well as cooking verbs. Now you are ready to start exploring the delicious and unique flavors of Mongolian cuisine!

Table of Contents - Halh Mongolian Course - 0 to A1


Introduction to the Halh Mongolian Alphabet


Basic Greetings and Expressions


Nouns and Pronouns


Numbers and Time


Verbs and Tenses


Family and Relationships


Adjectives and Adverbs


Food and Dining


Prepositions and Conjunctions


Travel and Transportation


Mongolian Customs and Traditions


Weather and Seasons


Mongolian Music and Arts


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