Som tach [som tack] – Water please Cambodia’s heat means staying hydrated is essential.
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What does Sok mean in Khmer?
“I’m fine, thanks” in Khmer -> knhom sok sabay te, arw-kun. The two words “sok sabay” can also be used alone as an answer. “sok” means “healthy” and “sabay” can be translated as “good”.
What is bong in Cambodian?
brother
Bong (bong) / “brother” or “sister”
Directly translating as “brother”, it is also used for women — although “sister” is bong srei — and can refer to a friend, peer, lover or someone slightly older. In Khmer, bong refers to “brothers”, “sisters”, “friends” and “peers”.
How do Cambodians say Khmer?
The official language of Cambodia is called Khmer, pronounced “Khe-my”.
What does Ming mean in Khmer?
In an informal situation, Cambodians will refer to an older man as Ta (grandfather), Po (uncle) or Bang (brother) and to an older woman as Yeay (grandmother), Ming (aunt) or Bang Srey (sister).
What does Sabay mean in Khmer?
happiness
Is eye contact rude in Cambodia?
Cambodians are very polite — most of the time! Traditionally, Cambodians regard avoiding eye contact as a sign of respect, and they will only make eye contact with their social equals. Therefore, if someone avoids your eyes while greeting you, they aren’t being rude, just respectful!
How do you say thank you in Cambodia?
“Akun” has been the word of the day since our arrival in Cambodia. It is the traditional Cambodian way of saying ‘Thank you’ (in Khmer, the language of Cambodia) by placing the palms of the hands together like in a praying gesture.
What is the Khmer greetings answer?
Chom reap sour [chom-reap-sore] – Hello (formal)
Cambodians have an extremely respectful culture, with elders and those of a higher social standing greeted using this more formal way of saying hello.
How do you pronounce Ha Noi?
Hanoi – Hanoi (UK: ha-, hə-NOY or US: hah-NOY; Vietnamese: Hà Nội [hàː nôjˀ] (listen)) is the capital of Vietnam.
How do you pronounce the last name Nguyen?
Correct Pronunciation of Nguyen
N‘win/Ng‘win: One syllable. Ng’win is closest to the correct Vietnamese pronunciation. Noo-yen/Ngoo-yen: Two syllables. Nuh-goo-yen: Three syllables.
Why is Khmer spelled with an R?
The reason for this pronunciation is that in the 19th century Cambodia was controlled by France, which Romanized the word from its spelling rather than its pronunciation. It must be noted that in some dialects such as Northern Khmer the “r” is pronounced.
How do you say goodnight in Khmer?
Réatri Suŏ Sdei (រាត្រីសួស្តី )
This is the common way to say Goodnight in Cambodia whether spoken or written. You can use this both for formal and informal communication.
How do you say welcome in Cambodian?
Mun Ay Te / Som Uñjaowñ (អត់អីទេ/សូមអញ្ជើញ) English Translation: You’re welcome. If you are looking for an easy and basic way to say You’re Welcome in Khmer, you can use Mun Ay Te / Som Uñjaowñ (អត់អីទេ/សូមអញ្ជើញ).
What should you not do in Cambodia?
13 Things Not To Do In Cambodia
- Avoid Carrying Single Currency.
- Don’t Go For Elephant Rides.
- Avoid Drinking Tap Water.
- Avoid Feeding Or Giving Money To The Beggars.
- Do Not Disrespect Monks.
- Don’t Take Your Skin For Granted.
- Don’t Rely Totally On Internet.
- Strolling Casually Into The Temples Isn’t Allowed.
How do you say Happy New Year in Cambodian?
The transliteration for Khmer New Year is Chaul Chnam Thmey (literal translation: “enter year new”) but to wish someone a happy new year you say “sursedey chnam thmey” (literal translation: “happy year new”).
How do you say beer in Cambodia?
Time to eat!
| Usa | Khmer |
|---|---|
| Water | Tek |
| Tee / Coffee | Te / cavé |
| Beer / Wine | Bier / Sraa |
| The bill, please | Som caut loy |
What is Cambodia’s national dish?
Fish Amok
In summer 2011, food blogger Eva Thorne travelled to Phnom Penh to learn how to make fish amok, the national dish of Cambodia. As Thorne says, “Fish amok is a sublime fish curry custard that is steamed in banana leaves.
What does Krong mean in Khmer?
krong (town): More than 10,000 citizens – or a provincial capital.
What does it mean when someone looks away while talking to you?
There is a lack of eye contact.
When people look away from you while talking, it is most commonly referred to being disrespectful.Their eyes may shift to other things happening around you which indicates a lack of respect and attention.”
What language is spoken in Cambodia?
KhmerThe Khmer language, the national language of Cambodia, is a member of the Mon-Khmer family of languages spoken over vast area of mainland South-East Asia.
