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To help you get started, here are a few basic Khmer phrases that will help you get by while travelling in Cambodia. Khmer, or Cambodian, is spoken by most people in Cambodia as well as many in northeastern Thailand and southern Vietnam. Compared to Thai and Vietnamese, Khmer is said to be relatively easy to learn due to the lack of tones and phonetic pronunciation.

So Westerners, you have no excuse! Although English is slowly becoming more common in big cities like Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, learning these basic phrases will gain appreciation and smiles from the Cambodians.

Sužinokite apie kiekvieną pasaulio regioną ir pajauskite, kaip toli galite nuekliauti

You never know, an extra serving of noodles might be given to you just because you ordered or tried to in Khmer. Never mind — Meun ai teh.


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Basic greetings are the most used phrases when you learn a new language so they are super easy to remember! Using these whenever you come across a local will show that you are a polite and respectful person. They are also a great conversation starter if you need help or any local recommendations! When you know these basic phrases, the waiters really appreciate you trying and often like to practice their English with you!

Khmer (ភាសាខ្មែរ)

The only thing you must get right is any allergies or dietary restrictions you might have, so you can clearly communicate with waiters and avoid unnecessary illnesses. Home News Alphabets Phrases Search. Khmer shares many features and much vocabulary with Thai as a result of centuries of two-way borrowing. Khmer is also known as Cambodian. In the past it has been known as the Khmer Republic , Democratic Kapuchea , the People's Republic of Kampuchea and the State of Cambodia The name Cambodia is an English version of the French Cambodge , which is a version of Kampuchea [ source ].

The Khmer alphabet closely resembles the Thai and Lao alphabets, which developed from it.

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There are a number of ways to Romanize Khmer. All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.

Alternative Names

They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood. Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. See more videos like this on Wikitongues.


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