Chakhar Mongolian · Southern Mongolian
The Mongolian of China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, centred on Hohhot. Closely related to Khalkha but written in the traditional vertical Mongolian script and with strong Mandarin contact features.
Khalkha Mongolian
Also known as: Standard Mongolian, Khalkh
The Khalkha-based standard of Mongolia. The official language of the country and the largest Mongolic variety; written in Cyrillic since the mid-20th century, with a planned return to traditional Mongolian script.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Khalkha Mongolian?
Khalkha Mongolian is a dialect of Mongolian.
Which region is Khalkha Mongolian associated with?
Khalkha Mongolian is part of the East Asia region on DialectAtlas.
Is Khalkha Mongolian known by other names?
Yes — Khalkha Mongolian is also referred to as Standard Mongolian, Khalkh.
What are the other dialects of Mongolian?
Mongolian also includes Inner Mongolian. Each variety has its own vocabulary, pronunciation, and cultural context.