баярлалаа
bajarlalaa[pä.jɐ̆rɮ.ɮäː]
The English phrase "thanks" is translated into Mongolian as баярлалаа (bajarlalaa).
баярлалаа is used to express appreciation or gratitude.
Meaning: used to express appreciation or gratitude (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, баярлалаа is a past tense form of a verb meaning "to be happy" or "to be glad."
Which one should you use?
While баярлалаа is the standard form, you can use Их баярлалаа to express deeper gratitude for significant acts of kindness and Маш их баярлалаа to say "Thank you very much."
How do you pronounce it?
bajarlalaa
Did you know?
- In traditional Mongolian culture, especially among older generations, saying баярлалаа too frequently can be seen as overly formal or distant among close family members.
- When expressing gratitude to someone much older or of higher status, it is common to pair баярлалаа with a slight bow of the head.
- While баярлалаа is the word for 'thanks', the root word баяр also means 'celebration' or 'festival'.
Examples in context
- Баярлалаа, энэ бүх зүйлд.Thanks, that's all.This sentence shows how to use баярлалаа to conclude a conversation.Tatoeba #9757657 by Alkrasnov, translation #1653 by brauliobezerra
- Хариу илгээсэн танд баярлалаа.Thanks for your reply.This sentence shows how to use баярлалаа when responding to someone's reply.Tatoeba #9757764 by Alkrasnov, translation #64012 by CK
- Таны зөвөлгөөнд баярлалаа.Thanks for the suggestion.This sentence shows how to use баярлалаа to show appreciation for a suggestion.Tatoeba #9809364 by Alkrasnov, translation #1227202 by CK
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Example conversation
Tömör gives Sarantuya a small gift.
- Төмөр TumurЭнэ чамд зориулсан бэлэг.Ene chamd zoriulsan beleg.This is a gift for you.
- Сарантуя SarantuyaӨө, баярлалаа, Төмөр!Oo, bayarlalaa, Tömör!Oh, thanks, Tömör!
- Төмөр TumurЗүгээрээ, нааш нь хараарай.Zügeeree, naash ni haraarai.You're welcome, just take a look.
- Сарантуя SarantuyaМаш хөөрхөн юм, баярлалаа.Mash khöörkhön yum, bayarlalaa.It is very cute, thanks.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry баярлалаа, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
