Significado
An emphasized version of thank you.
Contexto cultural
In the countryside, hospitality is not just a courtesy but a survival mechanism. When you say 'Маш их баярлалаа' to a herder, you are acknowledging their 'сэтгэл' (soul/heart) put into the help. In the city, the phrase is used frequently in service industries. It is common to hear it at the end of every transaction in high-end shops. When receiving a 'Hadag' (ceremonial blue scarf), it is vital to show deep gratitude. Using 'Маш их баярлалаа' while bowing slightly is the correct etiquette. During the biggest festival of the year, people exchange many gifts and blessings. 'Маш их баярлалаа' is heard in every household as guests are fed and gifted.
Use your hands
When saying this while receiving something, touch your right elbow with your left hand to show extra respect.
Don't shorten it too much
Just saying 'Mash' or 'Ikh' alone doesn't mean anything. You must say the whole phrase.
Significado
An emphasized version of thank you.
Use your hands
When saying this while receiving something, touch your right elbow with your left hand to show extra respect.
Don't shorten it too much
Just saying 'Mash' or 'Ikh' alone doesn't mean anything. You must say the whole phrase.
The 'Shuu' factor
Add 'шүү' (shuu) at the end when talking to friends to sound more like a local: 'Маш их баярлалаа шүү!'
Eye contact
Unlike some Asian cultures, Mongolians value direct eye contact when expressing sincere thanks.
Ponte a prueba
Complete the phrase to say 'Thank you very much.'
Маш ___ баярлалаа.
'Их' (much) is the required word to complete the standard intensifier 'Маш их.'
Which is the most polite way to thank an older person?
How do you say 'Thank you very much' to a teacher?
Adding 'Танд' (to you - formal) makes the phrase more respectful for elders or teachers.
Match the situation to the correct response.
Someone gives you a big birthday present.
For a significant gesture like a big gift, the intensified version is most appropriate.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Хоол идээрэй. (Please eat.) B: _______. Үнэхээр амттай байна.
B is thanking A for the food and complimenting it.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Levels of Thanks
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosМаш ___ баярлалаа.
'Их' (much) is the required word to complete the standard intensifier 'Маш их.'
How do you say 'Thank you very much' to a teacher?
Adding 'Танд' (to you - formal) makes the phrase more respectful for elders or teachers.
Someone gives you a big birthday present.
For a significant gesture like a big gift, the intensified version is most appropriate.
A: Хоол идээрэй. (Please eat.) B: _______. Үнэхээр амттай байна.
B is thanking A for the food and complimenting it.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasNo, it's not too formal. It just shows you really appreciate what they did. For very small things, 'Баярлалаа' is enough.
Yes, 'Их баярлалаа' is also very common and means 'Big thanks.' It's slightly less intense than 'Маш их баярлалаа.'
The most common response is 'Зүгээр ээ' (Zugeer ee), which means 'It's okay' or 'You're welcome.'
It literally means 'I have rejoiced.' 'Баяр' is joy, and '-лаа' is the past tense ending.
Yes, 'Танд маш их баярлалаа' is more formal because it includes the respectful form of 'you'.
Absolutely. It is the standard way to end a polite email in Mongolian.
'Гялайлаа' is a more traditional, poetic way of saying thanks. It's like saying 'You've brightened my day.'
No, 'баярлалаа' stays the same whether it's 'I thank you' or 'We thank you.'
Yes, it is very polite to say 'Маш их баярлалаа' when they bring the bill or the food.
It's possible, but sarcasm is less common in Mongolian than in English. Usually, people will take you literally.
Frases relacionadas
Баярлалаа
similarThank you
Гялайлаа
synonymThank you (traditional)
Танд маш их баярлалаа
specialized formThank you very much (to you)
Зүгээр ээ
contrastYou're welcome / It's okay
Чин сэтгэлээсээ баярлалаа
builds onThank you from the bottom of my heart
