Basic Verbs

1. Явах

   Yavakh

   To go

   Usage

   The key motion verb; combine it with a destination

   Grammar Note

   Headwords use the -х dictionary form. Desire is expressed with -маар / -мээр байна.

2. Ирэх

   Irekh

   To come

   Usage

   Used when a person or a vehicle arrives

3. Идэх

   Idekh

   To eat

   Usage

   The basic verb for anything about meals

4. Уух

   Uukh

   To drink

   Usage

   For ordering or declining drinks

5. Худалдаж авах

   Khudaldaj avakh

   To buy

   Usage

   Shopping verb; pair it with the item name

6. Харах

   Kharakh

   To see

   Usage

   For sightseeing, and for asking to be shown an item

7. Хүлээх

   Khüleekh

   To wait

   Usage

   For queues and for explaining a meeting arrangement

8. Би явмаар байна

   Bi yavmaar baina

   I want to go

   Usage

   The standard way to state a destination; add a place name

9. Би идмээр байна

   Bi idmeer baina

   I want to eat

   Usage

   State what you feel like eating; add the dish name

10. Би үүнийг авмаар байна

    Bi üüniig avmaar baina

    I want it

    Usage

    Point at an item and say you would like it

11. Надад хэрэггүй

    Nadad khereggüi

    I don't need it

    Usage

    Decline a bag, a receipt, or anything else you do not need

12. Би хайж байна

    Bi khaij baina

    I'm looking for it

    Usage

    Say what you are trying to find, place or object

13. Надад байгаа

    Nadad baigaa

    I have it

    Usage

    States possession; used to confirm tickets or bookings

    Grammar Note

    Mongolian has no verb "to have"; possession is "надад байгаа".

14. Надад байхгүй

    Nadad baikhgüi

    I don't have it

    Usage

    States you do not have it, e.g. no cash on you

15. Би банкнаас мөнгө авмаар байна

    Bi bankaas möngö avmaar baina

    I'll withdraw money

    Usage

    State your intent at an ATM or a bank

16. Би захиалга хиймээр байна

    Bi zakhialga khiimeer baina

    I'd like to make a reservation

    Usage

    For booking a table or a room

17. Үүнд туслана уу

    Üünd tuslana uu

    Please help me with it

    Usage

    Ask for concrete help: carrying a bag, working a machine

18. Надад хэлнэ үү

    Nadad khelne üü

    Please tell me

    Usage

    Prefaces a question when you want information

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