Feelings

1. Баяртай байна

   Bayartai baina

   I am glad

   Usage

   On its own баяртай means goodbye; keep байна attached so it reads as "I am glad"

2. Аз жаргалтай байна

   Az jargaltai baina

   I am happy

   Usage

   It describes contentment with life rather than a passing mood — good for summing up a trip

3. Инээдтэй

   Ineedtei

   Funny

   Usage

   For a joke or a situation; aimed at a person it can sound like calling them ridiculous

4. Сэтгэл догдолж байна

   Setgel dogdolj baina

   I am excited

   Usage

   About something coming up; a warm reply to someone who has invited you

5. Бахархаж байна

   Bakharkhaj baina

   I am proud

   Usage

   To praise someone, extend it to Чамаараа бахархаж байна — I am proud of you

6. Тайвширлаа

   Taivshirlaa

   I feel relieved

   Usage

   Show it when a worry lifts — a lost item found, arriving safely

7. Би чамд хайртай

   Bi chamd khairtai

   I love you

   Usage

   For someone close; not for elders or strangers. The polite form is Би танд хайртай

8. Надад таалагдаж байна

   Nadad taalagdaj baina

   I like it

   Usage

   For food, music, scenery. Said about a person it hints at romance, so keep it to things

9. Чамайг санаж байна

   Chamaig sanaj baina

   I miss you

   Usage

   For someone close; with an elder use Таныг санаж байна. Show it when parting or meeting again

10. Гунигтай байна

    Gunigtai baina

    I am sad

    Usage

    A gentle way to say you are down; usable with anyone

11. Харамсалтай

    Kharamsaltai

    What a pity

    Usage

    A one-word reaction when plans fall through; polite with anyone

12. Сэтгэл дундуур байна

    Setgel dunduur baina

    I am disappointed

    Usage

    For dashed expectations; it can sound accusing, so aim it at the situation rather than the person

13. Ганцаардаж байна

    Gantsaardaj baina

    I feel lonely

    Usage

    For feeling alone while travelling; better shown only to someone you have got to know

14. Уурлаж байна

    Uurlaj baina

    I am angry

    Usage

    A strong statement — save it for real trouble such as a fare dispute, to state the problem without insulting anyone

15. Бухимдаж байна

    Bukhimdaj baina

    I am irritated

    Usage

    Irritation at being kept waiting; pointed at a person it stings, so present it as your own state

16. Айж байна

    Aij baina

    I am scared

    Usage

    For a concrete fear — heights, dogs, a dark road — and as a cue to ask someone to walk with you

17. Гайхаж байна

    Gaikhaj baina

    I am surprised

    Usage

    Neutral — it covers pleasant and unpleasant surprise alike, and is safe with anyone

18. Санаа зовж байна

    Sanaa zovj baina

    I am worried

    Usage

    For anxiety about luggage, time, or your health; it works as a lead-in to asking for help

19. Стресстэй байна

    Stresstei baina

    I am stressed

    Usage

    Show it as your reason when asking for a break or a quiet seat; a confiding tone, for people you know

20. Ичиж байна

    Ichij baina

    I am embarrassed

    Usage

    After a slip-up, or when you feel you are imposing on a host — in the latter case it sounds polite

21. Уйдаж байна

    Uidaj baina

    I am bored

    Usage

    For a long wait. Do not aim it at someone who is showing you around

22. Ядарлаа

    Yadarlaa

    I am tired

    Usage

    A polite way to signal you want to wrap up sightseeing; safe with anyone

23. Нойр хүрч байна

    Noir khürch baina

    I am sleepy

    Usage

    A reason to excuse yourself on a night train or at a long dinner

24. Сайн байна

    Sain baina

    I am fine

    Usage

    The standard answer to Сайн байна уу? — how are you. Safe with anyone

25. Бие муутай байна

    Biye muutai baina

    I feel unwell

    Usage

    Show it as is at a clinic or your lodging; combine it with a card from the Body Parts category to point out where

26. Талархаж байна

    Talarkhaj baina

    I am grateful

    Usage

    Heavier than Баярлалаа; good to show to someone who has really helped you, as you part

Browse all TravelPhrases languages