r/mongolia Jun 19 '26

Language | Хэл Working on a Mongolian language learning app so I can teach my husband and future kids, looking for feedback from you guys!

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Sain baitsgaana uu r/mongolia!

For some context, I’m (27F) Mongolian who is married to a non-Mongolian (28M). We were looking for some resources so my husband can learn Mongolian, and we realized there weren’t that many apps that are user-friendly or easy to stick with. It got me thinking about all the 2nd gen kids I've met who don't know Mongolian, and whether my kids in the future would be able to speak Mongolian if I’m the only one teaching it. It lowkey got me scared that our language might die in my family line in the next generation or two, which just adds to my pre-existing guilt of feeling not Mongolian enough and blah blah blah blah. 

So to combat this, my husband and I have been working on “Mongolingo”, a beginner-friendly gamified language learning app to teach Mongolian. So far I only made the lessons for Unit 1 and 2 because I wanted to get YOUR inputs on whether I’m going too fast, too slow, if the lessons I’m teaching make sense in general or if I should take a completely different approach instead.

I would GREATLY appreciate any and all feedback from native Mongolian speakers, "Monglish" speakers, and people who don't know any Mongolian! I want this to be something that anyone can use if they have any curiosity about our language, and in the future add more and more advanced sections.

Please leave feedback in the comments below! And please no hate comments lol

Download app here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mongolingo/id6774407866 or just look up Mongolingo (its the one with the bear mascot)

Edit: THANK YOU SO MUCH for the support and comments! We have written down any and all feedback so far onto our to-dos so expect these in our next update, as well as more lessons. We will also be reaching out to some Mongolian schools and communities in the states to get some feedback on our lessons. We are so so grateful for being added to the posts highlight and being given this user flare, shout out mods! Yostoiii ih bayarlalaa manaihaan.


r/mongolia Dec 16 '25

Pinned A Note of Precaution on Meeting Strangers via Reddit

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UPDATE: All underage users posting or commenting to meet new people will be deleted for their safety.

Due to recent posts by teen and adolescent redditors in this sub, we mods want to say this one thing.

It's okay to be bored and want to meet new people for whatever reason, but please exercise some caution and use common sense. Especially if you're under 18.

Always tell a parent and/or friend about any meetings you're going to have with a stranger.

Tell them the location of your meetings and ask them to check in after certain amount of time.

Also, use common sense in giving out your personal information, like name, D.O.B, address, etc.

And you probably don't need us to tell you how scary things can get if someone gets a hold of embarrassing data about you. Right?

We're sure most people in this subreddit are good and cool, but just want you to use common sense.

What else is there to add?


Энэ сабреддит дээр өсвөр насны реддит хэрэглэгчид танилцъя, нөхөрлөе гэсэн пост оруулаад байгаа болохоор модераторууд нь нэг зүйл хэлэхийг хүсч байна.

Уйдаад, шинэ найз нөхөдтэй болох гээд реддитээр дамжуулж хүнтэй уулзах чөлөөтэй, гэхдээ үүндээ болгоомжтой, няхуур хандана уу, ялангуяа 18 нас хүрээгүй бол.

Танихгүй хүнтэй уулзах гэж байгаа бол энэ талаараа эцэг эх болон/эсвэл найздаа урьдчилан хэлж, дараах мэдээллийг өгч байгаарай. Үүнд: хаана хэдий хугацаатай уулзах, тодорхой хугацааны дараа өөр лүүгээ залгуулж, шалгуулах гэх мэт.

Мөн бүтэн нэр, гэрийн хаяг гэх мэт хувийн мэдээллээ өгөхөөсөө өмнө сайн бодоорой.

За тэгээд дараа нь ичгэвэртэй байдалд оруулахаар зураг, бичлэг, мэдээллээ өгөөд ямар аймшигтай хүнд байдалд ордог тухай бишгүй сонсож байсан гэж найдъя.

Манай сабреддитийн ихэнх хүмүүс догь, дажгүй гэдэгт бид итгэлтэй байна, гэхдээ дээрх мэдээллийг байнга бодоорой гэж хүсэх байна.


r/mongolia 8h ago

Discussion | Хэлэлцүүлэг Gehdee mongold yvj bga juulchdiig baruuniihan bn l ghes ene iim ulsih geed sonirhood yvj bdag zavtai amitan gej baih uu. Bailaa ch uls n hend hamaa bnaa. Haanas udurjin shunujin ugluu oroigui hatgad amar zaya uzuuldeggui yum bolo

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r/mongolia 9h ago

Question | Асуулт Mongol - Hun - Turk

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I recently came across some information about this monument in Mongolia. I read that one side is dedicated to the Mongol Khanate, another to the Hun Empire, and another to the Turkic Khaganate.

First of all, is this information actually correct? If it is, why are the Hun Empire and the Turkic Khaganate included on the monument? What is the historical reason behind their presence?

Also, what do Mongolians generally think about the Turks and about the Hun Empire, which many Turks regard as one of their ancestral states? I'm curious about the Mongolian perspective on this.


r/mongolia 11h ago

History | Түүх Baabar as a source?

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A Mongolian friend once saw me reading Baabar's Almanac: History of Mongolia and commented that Baabar isn't a good source. But didnt elaborate at all. After a few pages, I started to see why. he casually repeated some age old ridiculous racial theories and made a few old-fashioned remarks and not in a critical way. That made me question how good of an academic he is.

I looked him up but couldn't find much about his academic background or whether he has a PhD (i tought he was a historian?) That said, I do like the book. It's accessible, full of photos, and covers a huge period in relatively few pages, so I don't expect detailed historiographical debates. I also know he worked with purge-era archives, which must be a genuinely valuable contribution.

So I'm wondering: how is Baabar regarded by hi in Mongolia especially in academic circles and those who are into history? Why is he so influential?

Also, what would you recommend instead? About 19th 20th century


r/mongolia 2h ago

Need Advice | Зөвлөгөө авъя spot?

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are there any good spots to hang out at? a place where my friends can loiter and talk for hours without having to spend money


r/mongolia 8h ago

Travel | Аялал Car accident

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Hi,

My girlfriend (mongolian) amd I (german) rented a car via a local car rental.

I am the driver, but she signed the contract.

I hit another car on the road, where there was no phone connection.

Completely my fault.

The other driver threatened my girlfriend and insulted her. He basically forced her to give him her ID.

I didnt realize when the accident happened, that she handed him her ID.

Now he ist texting and calling her and wants money.

Im saying he needs to go to the police and file a report, otherwiese our insurance wont pay.

I told her to block him and I texted him.

Because I am the driver, its my responsibility and he has to talk to me, via WhatsApp and I can translate mongolian via my gf or chatgpt.

I texted him, but he keeps spamming my gf.

Any tips on how to go forward?


r/mongolia 10h ago

any niche perfume enjoyers here or is it just me?

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it'd be nice to have some fellow komrads


r/mongolia 13h ago

Need Advice | Зөвлөгөө авъя Studying in Hungary, how is it?

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Hi, I am an incoming freshman at a university in Hungary. I'm a very ambitious person w decent accomplishments (IELTS 8, SAT 1450, several olympiad medals, decent extracurriculars, 4 GPA, good cambridge exam grades etc) and aimed for USA unis this year, but it didn't go as planned. So I just went for the scholarship in Hungary since I am not financially well off. And, of course, I am not that fully satisfied with where I am going, felt like I deserved better at some point, or take a gap year. But I've made peace with it.

Is there anyone who graduated uni in Hungary and is currently employed? How was it studying there and do you think you can find great opportunities during your study and post-graduate and find good jobs? Just how was Hungary in general, would you say it was worth it? I'm studying engineering.

Any comments will be appreciated!


r/mongolia 1d ago

Rant | Хуурай агсам what the f is this job market

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after the uni was over i tried to look for summer jobs. no luck... i contact multiple places as a waiter or dishwasher anythingg. but they leave me hanging after the interview stage since i dont have any experience???? bro how will i have experience if nobody is hiring. its almost 2 months gone now and im lwkey desperate for money and i keep getting "dancer, masseuse" ads should i give in at this point? i cant even buy groceries rn😭😭😭


r/mongolia 8h ago

IMAX LASER of Urgoo

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Does any one know if the Laser IMAX of Urgoo-5 (1) is dual laser (1.43:1) or single laser (1.90:1). It felt like dual laser (1.43:1) to me but LLMs are saying the opposite.


r/mongolia 9h ago

Looking for plus-size flare jeans in Ulaanbaatar

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I recently moved back to Mongolia, and I’ve been struggling to shop for clothes here. It feels like there isn’t a place where clothing stores are centralized, especially for plus-size options.
Finding tops hasn’t been too difficult, but I’m having a really hard time finding good-quality, stylish pants. Does anyone know where I can buy plus-size flare jeans in Mongolia? I’d really appreciate any recommendations!


r/mongolia 9h ago

Guys

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Where do yall buy low rise ,bootcut jeans and cool tops long sleeves like where do yall bought THEMMM


r/mongolia 1d ago

Discussion | Хэлэлцүүлэг Homophobia is same as mysogyny.

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Okay hear me out. I've asked several people in my class who are openly homophobic why they oppose same-sex relationships being accepted in society. I've noticed is that their answers rarely focus on the relationship itself. Instead, they often say things like, "They should act like a man," "It's gross," or "It's too girly." Many people seem to associate gay men with wearing makeup, acting feminine, or rejecting traditional masculine gender roles, even though plenty of gay men are masculine and plenty of straight men are feminine. Another thing I've noticed is that many of these people (even homophobic girls) are much more accepting of lesbian girls than of gay men. I feel like this society often judges men more harshly for expressing femininity than it judges women for expressing masculinity. Am i wrong to think that homophobia is same as mysogyny? (Don't come after me people)


r/mongolia 10h ago

Gaming | Тоглоом Any good chinese PC stores?

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Im planning to buy a PC, i heard buying chinese pc parts is the best approach since PC Mall or other computer stores are so unnecessarily expensive for example an RTX 3050 for 4.3M MNT, recommend me some websites that i can buy from?


r/mongolia 1d ago

spots/restaurants for birthday

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Hi! anyone know cool places to celebrate birthday of my friend? Shes turning 18, any recommendations would be appreciated. Doesnt matter if its a restaurant or something you can rent. Thanks! :>


r/mongolia 13h ago

????

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Reupload🤷‍♀️ How does this even work?


r/mongolia 14h ago

Шивээс хийдэг найдвартай газар мэддэг бол хуваалцаач

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Дараа жил шивээс хийлгэх бодолтой байна өө. Өмнө нь ерөөсөө хийлгэж байгаагүй болохоор шивээсчин сайн мэдэхгүй байна аа. Хийлгэж байсан хүмүүс хэлээд өгөөрэй хР


r/mongolia 5h ago

List of Mongolian males (and Siberian/Central Asian males) marrying western female celebrities? Are they better in intermarriage than other Asian males and Wasian males?

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Make a list of Mongolian males and Western female celebrities (actress, singers, politician, Pagents, royalty?) the more famous/ the higher status the better. If you have to, you can include Buryats, Kamlyks, Inner Mongolians or even those half Mongolian looking Hazara.

I believe Mongolian are alpha males like Central Asian males and Siberian males and they more girls than East Asian and Southeast Asians? Mongolian/Siberians are alpha male who are nomadic and steppe culture. Central Asians are alpha males ( muslims, nomadic, steppe culture) different to East Asians who are sino-sphere and to Southeast Asians ( who are blend of native culture with heavy Indian culture with Muslims/Chinese/Christian).

( I HAVE 100% VERIFIED ALL THESE NAMES AND THEIR BACKGROUNDS )

Mongolian male

I don't know how to find more. I don't know Mongolic writing nor Russian, Turkic languages. So It's difficult

* Rosamund Ebdon (not really celebrity, or famous). A senior leader in charity management and is mentioned in the book "Why I married a Mongolian man)

Help me expand the list

Central Asian male

The only one I know is Uzbek businessman Parviz Yasinov (a very Asian looking Uzbek) who dated several famous Russian female singers back than

* Julia Volkova (one of T.A.T.U lead singer who was back in the early 2000's a world famous) He married Uzbek businesman Parivz and had a son.

*Masha Weber (A russian band female singerr ) s also married Uzbek businessman and had a son when she was 18 years

PLEASE HELP ME EXPAND THE LIST. I'm sure if I understand the Russian or Turkic language there be more.

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OTHER EXAMPLES ( like Asians and Wasians, I hope any Turkic can make this list)

For East Asian and Southeast Asian males

Of those that manage to marry some famous western female of higher status. Most are either average social media, and B list, C list western actress,. example: Katy Louise Saunders who married Korean actor.

A+ list ranking elite class. I will say the most prominent I can find. Back than national and international beauty pageants was a super relevant 1950's and 1960's, it was relevant to some degree until 2008 today (until all the woke and transgender came in)

- Armi Kuusela ( Winner of first ever Miss universe Finland 1952) married Filipino businessman Virgilio Hilario and had children

- Stella Márquez (First ever winner of Miss International in 1960*)* married Filipino businessman Jorge León Araneta and had children

- Olivia Hussey ( Goddess actress from Romeo Juliet, voted one of most beauty of all time) married Japanese singer Akira Fuse and had children

- Natalie Glebova ( Miss Canada, winner of Miss Universe 2005 ) married prominent Thai international tennis player Paradorn Srichapha, no children

For Half Asian/Caucasian males and Wasian males.

Half Asian/Caucasian including Wasians basically represent 0.01% world population yet they married and dated some of the world richest/high fame status/desired females in the world.

-Jennifer Lopez ( Famous world singer) married Cris Judd ( Filipino mother/White male)

-Mariah Carey ( biracial black/white World famous singer, one of highest seller of all time)6 years girlfriend of Bryan Tanaka (Japanese father/White mother)

-Sophia Di Martino (Famous Marvel Hero actress Loki) wife of Will Sharpe (Japanese mother/White male) and have children

-Anna Chlumsky (Famous Child movie actress/ hollywood actress) wife of Shaun So ( Chinese father/White mother)

-Olivia Newton John (No.1 Australian-British superstar female singer, one of highest seller of all time) 9 years girlfriend of Patrick McDermott (Korean mother/White male)

-Yvette Nipar ( Robotcop/Detective actress in 1990's) married Patrick McDermott and have chilren

-Kate Hudson (Hollywood actress) wife of Danny Fujikawa (Japanese grandfather/white mother) and have childrens

-Brooke Shields ( The prettiest girl in 70's, most desirable female actress ) girlfriend and virginity taken by Dean cain (Japanese grandfather/White mother)

-Lara Dutta (Indian winner Miss universe, world world and currently Bollywood superstar) 9 years girlfriend of Kelly Dorji (Bhutanese father/White mother)

-Jasmin Selberg ( Miss Germany (Estonian) and Winner of miss international of 2022) girlfriend of Younming Park ( Korean father/ Alleged White/Latina great grandmothers)

Average Marriage status: I also want to know how does the average male do

In the west most marriages are Asian women/White men They make up 70% where as Asian men/White women 30% ( 294,000, 219,000, 230,000) most marriages are with Chinese men and Filipino men.

Wasians: are grouped "others "in census. Wasian men 80% marry white female 20% other race (including Asian) compared to 95% of Wasian females who marry white males and 5% others (including Asian)

Central Asian: most are Kazakh men/Russian female and Uzbek men/Russian female marriage in Central Asia historically but I don't know about now,

My dream of course is to marry a high status pretty women. The best girl I ever got was a a hot Estonian doctor (a dentist) , but we broke up and have only been able to hook up with average female types.

Historically Central Asian males mass married females of other races due to their empires. And my Southern Chinese male village, as coolies mass migrated and married and mated with many (black, Mulatta, latina, some white) local females in Caribbeans, South America, with several millions of our mixed race descendants (to some small extend even Australia, UK) with no women marry out. back than my Southern Chinese Taishan Guangdong area, were strict and clannish would beat the crap and disown the women just for marrying out. Now because of this feminism since the 90's, liberate females freedom, or female now talk crap about their fathers and own men. I hope Central Asian women/men are not poison by this modernization feminism crap.


r/mongolia 1d ago

Food | Хоол Good food pt1 (Reddit fucked up my last post)

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Preface, IT DOESNT TAKE MUCH TO IMPRESS ME (if it tastes good it’s good in my book)
1. Moms touch, pretty good chicken, better than kfc for sure, really enjoy their stuff. Their fries are the best I’ve had in ub (the bar is THAT low)
2. Pepper lunch(?) again a good place to eat at, their menu is all rice tho. BUT they do taste good (for me). Their pepper rice has a fuck ton of pepper
I lwk wanted to post my food wins, these places may not be that good to some of you but to me they had good/good enough food (especially after what happened in the past)


r/mongolia 15h ago

Question | Асуулт What do you guys think?

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I don't think I have to take the eysh because I can just take the SAT and IELTS. If I need it later, can't I just convert them to eysh points? Also, it looks like the SAT is a lot easier than the eysh. And do I have to take three different eysh subjects, or would two be enough?


r/mongolia 1d ago

Rant | Хуурай агсам Long term friend turned out to be a creep

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I was friends with this guy since 7th grade we used to get along very well. Though he would sometimes make rape jokes or share his rape fantasy. I found it weird but since i was a teenager with only few friends i would brush it off which was a mistake. I also remember him telling me about how he's chatting bunch of girls on Discord and managed to get their nudes or whatever. And one day he even asked for my nudes but i thought he was joking so i joked around too. But he said he was serious about it so i cut connections with him for few days maybe. But since we were classmates i can't keep my distance. Plus he got defensive about himself claiming he never sent such stuff. And then we became friends again

And then this account came out claiming my said friend threatens girls with their nudes and stuff. I couldn't form an opinion because i didn't see any proof from both sides. Then my said friend texted me saying that account is just obsessed with him and doing this just to get back with him. I didn't trust him fully but i was left confused. And two days ago my other friend showed me some proof from the other side

And oh god he actually did threaten a girl saying he'll post her nudes online. It doesn't stop there, he even sent her a chat threatening to rape her and said some pretty detailed stuff about how he's horny or whatever. This left me speechless disgusted even.

I can't just cut suddenly cut connections with him. He has some of my private information, my house location and he has access to one of my personal email etc. My other friend insisted i cut connections with him slowly for my safety. Stay safe from those creeps guys


r/mongolia 1d ago

mongol kazakh history

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hello! im currently trying to understand and study what the inception of kazakh people are and how it relates to mongolia? what is our shared history?

alot of kazakh people come up to me asking me if im kazakh, (abroad where i study) most of them always try to claim mongolians or mongolian history as their own and im quite frankly fed up with it 😅 ive been doing my own research and watching videos on it but i’d like to hear directly from my people. so in other words if any kazakh people try to argue with me over mongol kazakh topics what information should i know and be equipped with?


r/mongolia 1d ago

Question | Асуулт piercing shops?

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im planning to get one more piercing on my ear. can u guys recommend me a good place for that. i got mine pierced before abroad so i dunno any shops here.


r/mongolia 1d ago

Need Advice | Зөвлөгөө авъя Job

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WHAT ARE YOU SUPPOSED TO DO WHEN YOU CANT FIND ANY JOB ?😭 IM 17 FEMALE AND DESPERATE FOR A JOB BUT I CANT FIND ANYTHING LIKE BEEN LOOKING FOR A JOB FOR MONTHS AND THEY BE LIKE LYING OR MAKING ME WAIT THEN HIRE ANOTHER PERSON OR NOT ANSWERING TO PHONECALLS LIKE JUST HIRE ME 😭😭