Khalkha

English

Alternative forms

• Khalka, Khalkh

Etymology

Borrowed from Russian халха m anim sg (xalxa, noun) and Халха f inan sg (Xalxa, proper noun), in turn from Classical Mongolian ᠬᠠᠯᠬ᠎ᠠ (qalk-a).

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈkɑːlkə/, [ˈkʰɑːɫkʰə]

Noun

Khalkha (plural Khalkhas or Khalkha)

1. A member of a subgroup of Mongol people, constituting the bulk of the population of Mongolia.

Proper noun

Khalkha

1. The language spoken by the Khalkha people.

Adjective

Khalkha (comparative more Khalkha, superlative most Khalkha)

1. Of or pertaining to the Khalkha people or their language.