багш
bagš[päχ˖ʃ]Cyrillic
The English word "teacher" is translated into Mongolian as багш (bagš). Wiktionary also lists ᠪᠠᠭᠰᠢ (baɣsi).
Meaning: person who teaches (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mongolian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| багш | bagš | [päχ˖ʃ] (narrow) | Cyrillic |
| ᠪᠠᠭᠰᠢ | baɣsi |
багш is used for teachers in schools, universities and general instructional roles.
Which one should you use?
The form багш is written in the Cyrillic script, while ᠪᠠᠭᠰᠢ is the traditional Mongolian script version of the same word.
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to multiple teachers as the direct object of a verb, use the plural accusative form багш нарыг. For the plural possessive form (teachers'), use багш нарын.
How do you pronounce it?
bagš
Did you know?
- In traditional Mongolian culture, the relationship between a багш and a student is often viewed as a sacred bond of lifelong loyalty rather than a simple professional service.
- The word багш is actually a loanword from Middle Chinese, where it originally meant 'scholar' or 'learned person' rather than just an instructor.
- In Mongolia, it is common to address a teacher as багш directly as a title of respect, similar to how English speakers use 'Professor'.
Examples in context
- Манай ах бол багш.My brother is a teacher.This sentence is useful for identifying someone's profession using багш.Tatoeba #9757750 by Alkrasnov, translation #1056859 by brauliobezerra
- Хэн чиний багш вэ?Who is your teacher?This sentence is useful for asking about someone's багш.Tatoeba #9757802 by Alkrasnov, translation #17660 by CK
- Тэр энэ багшид дуртай.He likes that teacher.This sentence is useful for expressing a preference for a specific багш.Tatoeba #9757731 by Alkrasnov, translation #291089 by CK
- 12 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Bat and Sarantuya are talking about their school day.
- Бат BatШинэ багш маш гоё заадаг.Shine bagsh mash goyo zaadag.The new teacher teaches very well.
- Сарантуя SarantuyaТийм ээ, тэр үнэхээр найрсаг багш.Tiim ee, ter ünekheer nairsag bagsh.Yes, he is a very friendly teacher.
- Бат BatЧи түүнд асуулт асуусан уу?Chi tüünd asuult asuusan uu?Did you ask him a question?
- Сарантуя SarantuyaҮгүй, би дараа асууна.Ügüi, bi daraa asuuna.No, I will ask later.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “teacher” translations and entries багш, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries багш, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
