Чингис хаан
Čingis xaan/ˈt͡ɕʰiŋkis xaːŋ/
In Mongolian, the name Genghis Khan is written as Чингис хаан (Čingis xaan). Wiktionary also lists ᠴᠢᠩᠭᠢᠰ ᠬᠠᠭᠠᠨ (čingɣis kaɣan).
Meaning: Genghis Khan (name)
Ways to say it
| Mongolian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| Чингис хаан | Čingis xaan | /ˈt͡ɕʰiŋkis xaːŋ/ |
| ᠴᠢᠩᠭᠢᠰ ᠬᠠᠭᠠᠨ | čingɣis kaɣan |
The phrase refers to the historical figure Genghis Khan. The component хаан means king or ruler and is used as an honorific title.
How does it change in a sentence?
When expressing possession (Genghis Khan's), add the genitive suffix '-ы' to the name to get Чингис хааны. To use the name as the direct object of a sentence, add the accusative suffix '-г' to form Чингис хааныг.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Čingis xaan.
Did you know?
- Some historians suggest the name Чингис is related to the Mongolian word тэнгис, which means 'ocean'.
Examples in context
- Хубилай хаан бол Чингис хааны ач хүү юм.Kublai Khan is the grandson of Genghis Khan.This sentence is useful for showing the relationship between Kublai Khan and the form Чингис хаан.Tatoeba #564755 by gracehero, translation #564754 by gracehero
- Хатан хаан II Элизабет эмэг эх нь Чингис хааны удам гэдэгт итгэдэг.Queen Elizabeth II is thought to be descended from Genghis Khan via her grandmother.This sentence is useful for expressing a thought regarding the lineage of Queen Elizabeth II and the form Чингис хаан.Tatoeba #539673 by gracehero, translation #408592 by Scott
Example conversation
Two friends are visiting a museum.
- Ганбаатар GanbaatarЭнэ бол Чингис хааны хөшөө юм.Ene bol Chingis khaani khöshöö yum.This is the statue of Genghis Khan.
- Сарантуя SarantuyaҮнэхээр сүржгэр харагдаж байна.Ünekheer sürjger kharagdaj baina.It looks truly magnificent.
- Ганбаатар GanbaatarЧингис хаан маш их газар эзэлсэн.Chingis khaan mash ikh gazar ezelsen.Genghis Khan conquered a lot of land.
- Сарантуя SarantuyaТийм ээ, тэр түүхийг өөрчилсөн.Tiim ee, ter tüükhiig öörchilsön.Yes, he changed history.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “genghis khan” translations and entries Чингис хаан, ᠴᠢᠩᠭᠢᠰ ᠬᠠᠭᠠᠨ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Чингис, хаан, ᠬᠠᠭᠠᠨ, ᠴᠢᠩᠭᠢᠰ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
