Khmer Translator

About Khmer

Khmer is the official language of Cambodia and is spoken by approximately 16 million people. As one of the oldest written languages in Southeast Asia, its history dates back over a millennium, with inscriptions found as far back as the 7th century. Khmer is written in the Khmer script, an abugida derived from the Pallava script, characterized by its intricate, flowing characters.

The language is predominantly spoken in Cambodia but also has communities of speakers in Vietnam and Thailand. An interesting feature of Khmer is its lack of inflection; instead, it relies on auxiliary words and word order to convey tense, mood, and aspect. Another unique aspect is that Khmer has a large set of vowels compared to many other languages, which contributes to its distinct sound.