How to say “Hello” in Mongolian
The most common way to say “hello” in Mongolian. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Сайн байна уу
In a sentence
English
Hello, how are you?
Mongolian
Сайн байна уу, Сайн байна уу?
Frequently asked
How do you say "Hello" in Mongolian?
"Hello" in Mongolian is "Сайн байна уу". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Сайн байна уу" written in Mongolian?
Mongolian uses the Cyrillic alphabet, an alphabet. "Сайн байна уу" is the standard left-to-right written form.
How do you pronounce "Сайн байна уу" in Mongolian?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Сайн байна уу" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.
What does "Сайн байна уу" mean in English?
"Сайн байна уу" is the Mongolian way of saying "Hello" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.
Are there formal or informal ways to say "Hello" in Mongolian?
Many languages — including Mongolian — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Сайн байна уу" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Mongolian spoken?
Mongolian is spoken by an estimated 5 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Mongolian dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Mongolian dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "Сайн байна уу" or any other Mongolian text.