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Language
The
Lao language is a member of the Tai language group, sometimes
known as Tai-Kadai or Kadai. Thai is well understood
in Laos, since Lao people will watch Thai television and listen
to Thai radio. Many of the goods that you will see in Laos
are imported from Thailand. The north eastern part of
Thailand, known as Issan has in fact more Lao speakers than
Laos itself.
Lao
is a tonal language, with six tones - most people will find
it quite hard to differentiate between the tones, but any
attempt to speak just a few words will win you instant friends.
|
Male
speaking |
Female
speaking |
| Hello |
Sabbai
dee |
Sabbai
dee |
| How
are you? |
Chao
pen cheung day |
Chao
sabbai dee boh |
| I
am fine |
Khoy
sabbai dee |
Khoy
sabbai dee |
| Goodbye |
Laa
Koon |
Laa
Koon |
| Please |
Gahluna |
Gahluna |
| Thank
you |
Khopjai |
Khopjai |
| Excuse
me |
Khawtort |
Khawtort |
| Welcome |
Yin
dee tohn hap |
Yin
dee tohn hap |
| Yes |
Chao |
Chao |
| No |
Boh |
Boh |
SDM
Services offer Lao Language courses - click here - for more
information
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