Home Free Lao Lessons Greetings Here How to say ‘Hello’ in Lao — learn basic Lao words for greetings and etiquette. What is ສະບາຍ /Sabai/? The word ສະບາຍ /Sabai/ by itself means, “wellness, easy-going, relaxed.” This also describes the social attitude of Lao culture and society. What is ດີ /Dee/? The word ດີ /Dee/ means …
Home Free Lao Lessons Greetings Here https://youtu.be/GXbb14evrK8 Culture note Asking someone if he/she ate already is very common in Lao culture (and Asian culture for that matter). It has a deep meaning and can act as a form of greeting as well.⠀⠀ The conversation is about greeting one another, asking for coffee, and giving thanks.⠀ …
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Home Free Lao Lessons Adjectives Here Home Free Lao Lessons People Here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsrYjra3Ccw Here are some expressions you might hear Lao people say when they are astounded or amazed at something! ໂທ່! /thoo/ = Lao interjection for “Whoa!”⠀⠀⠀ ຊ່າງເປັນ /saang bpen/= with⠀ ບໍ່ເປັນຕາເຊື່ອ /baw bpen dtaa seua/ = (not + act of being + believe) Unbelievable!⠀⠀ …
The French colonial era in Laos Laos was a French colony from approx. 1893 until its independence in 1953. Historically, Luang Prabang was the capital of Laos. However, much of the growth in terms of prosperity and economics happened in Vientiane, so that became the central “capital” as it is today. Although the French were …
Home Free Lao Lessons Phrases Here https://youtu.be/Rjg3vN5NTrI “Always prepare for the unknown” –– life is full of unknowns and you will never know what curveball is next. Thus, no matter what stages you are in life, always keep learning to expand your mind. Educate yourself in different aspects of life — especially within.⠀ ⠀ The …