As we are all different nations with unique cultures, there are some words that cannot be translated literally. So, here is the short a list of some useful local common Mongolian words.
Aimag – The largest administrative unit in Mongolia. There are 21 aimags, which are divided into soums
Aduu –a group of horses
Airag – A traditional Mongolian drink made from fermented horse’s milk
Argal (mouflon) – A species of wild sheep with a pair of curved horns
Argal – dried cow dung that herders use to make heat
Bayan khodood – The title given to the last horse in the two-year-old race during the festival of Naadam
Bituun – ‘To close down’ – the name given to the eve of Tsagaan Sar, New Year
Buuz – A type of steamed dumpling stuffed with minced meat (usually mutton or beef). Buuz is usually served during Tsagaan Sar
Banshtai Tsai – a simple rice tea with some dumplings
Gher – A round makeshift dwelling, easily constructed and dismantled into component parts. Gher districts are often found on the outskirt of cities
Gobi – A large desert area in the south of Mongolia, with a hot climate and low levels of rainfall
Idee – A type of layered confection made during Tsagaan Sar and Naadam, Built up from an odd number of layers of Ul Boov
Khadag – A blue silk scarf that is highly honored in Buddhism and made from finely woven high-quality silk
Khuushuur – a kind of food that is fried dough with some meat inside. It also can be made with other ingredients, including vegetables, et cetera
Khamriin tamkhi – Snuff
Khuurug – ‘Khamriin tamkhi” box. It is an important accessories for men
Mazaalai – A rare species of bear found only in the Gobi Desert
Naadam – The national holiday celebrating Mongolian independence, held annually in July from 11-13. The festival comprises a series of competitive events in wrestling, horse-racing and archery
Soum – A town within an aimag
Suutei tsai – salted milk tea. This is the most common beverage that Mongolians have every day
Takhi – A rare wild horse, once on the verge of extinction in Mongolia, but recently successfully reintroduced
Tuiren – A type of devastating sandstorm that occurs in the Gobi Desert. These can spread for hundreds of kilometers
Tsuivan - A stew with vegetables, meat, and fresh or fried noodles
Ul Boov – A type of biscuit, that is shaped to resemble the sole of the foot that Mongolian families use for “Idee” for “Tsagaan Sar” and “Naadam”
Ulsyn Ikh Hural – (The State Great Khural or State Great Assembly) is the unicameral parliament of Mongolia. It is located in the Government Palace
Uuts – sheep’s back and bigger tails, is a must on the table. Uuts would be cooked for the Tsagaan Sar and other important events and occasions
Zolgolt – A traditional Mongolian greeting, usually given at New Year, in which young people hold older family members under the elbows to indicate their support.
As we are all different nations with unique cultures, there are some words that cannot be translated literally. So, here is the short a list of some useful local common Mongolian words.
Aimag – The largest administrative unit in Mongolia. There are 21 aimags, which are divided into soums
Aduu –a group of horses
Airag – A traditional Mongolian drink made from fermented horse’s milk
Argal (mouflon) – A species of wild sheep with a pair of curved horns
Argal – dried cow dung that herders use to make heat
Bayan khodood – The title given to the last horse in the two-year-old race during the festival of Naadam
Bituun – ‘To close down’ – the name given to the eve of Tsagaan Sar, New Year
Buuz – A type of steamed dumpling stuffed with minced meat (usually mutton or beef). Buuz is usually served during Tsagaan Sar
Banshtai Tsai – a simple rice tea with some dumplings
Gher – A round makeshift dwelling, easily constructed and dismantled into component parts. Gher districts are often found on the outskirt of cities
Gobi – A large desert area in the south of Mongolia, with a hot climate and low levels of rainfall
Idee – A type of layered confection made during Tsagaan Sar and Naadam, Built up from an odd number of layers of Ul Boov
Khadag – A blue silk scarf that is highly honored in Buddhism and made from finely woven high-quality silk
Khuushuur – a kind of food that is fried dough with some meat inside. It also can be made with other ingredients, including vegetables, et cetera
Khamriin tamkhi – Snuff
Khuurug – ‘Khamriin tamkhi” box. It is an important accessories for men
Mazaalai – A rare species of bear found only in the Gobi Desert
Naadam – The national holiday celebrating Mongolian independence, held annually in July from 11-13. The festival comprises a series of competitive events in wrestling, horse-racing and archery
Soum – A town within an aimag
Suutei tsai – salted milk tea. This is the most common beverage that Mongolians have every day
Takhi – A rare wild horse, once on the verge of extinction in Mongolia, but recently successfully reintroduced
Tuiren – A type of devastating sandstorm that occurs in the Gobi Desert. These can spread for hundreds of kilometers
Tsuivan - A stew with vegetables, meat, and fresh or fried noodles
Ul Boov – A type of biscuit, that is shaped to resemble the sole of the foot that Mongolian families use for “Idee” for “Tsagaan Sar” and “Naadam”
Ulsyn Ikh Hural – (The State Great Khural or State Great Assembly) is the unicameral parliament of Mongolia. It is located in the Government Palace
Uuts – sheep’s back and bigger tails, is a must on the table. Uuts would be cooked for the Tsagaan Sar and other important events and occasions
Zolgolt – A traditional Mongolian greeting, usually given at New Year, in which young people hold older family members under the elbows to indicate their support.