How to say “Good night” in Lao

The most common way to say “good night” in Lao. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.

ຝັນດີ

In a sentence

English

Good night, how are you?

Lao

ຝັນດີ, ເຈົ້າສະບາຍດີບໍ?

Translate more text into LaoLao dictionary

Frequently asked

How do you say "Good night" in Lao?

"Good night" in Lao is "ຝັນດີ". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.

How is "ຝັນດີ" written in Lao?

"ຝັນດີ" is the standard written form in Lao, rendered left-to-right.

How do you pronounce "ຝັນດີ" in Lao?

Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "ຝັນດີ" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.

What does "ຝັນດີ" mean in English?

"ຝັນດີ" is the Lao way of saying "Good night" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.

Are there formal or informal ways to say "Good night" in Lao?

Many languages — including Lao — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "ຝັນດີ" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.

Where is Lao spoken?

Lao is spoken by an estimated 7 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.

Is there a free Lao dictionary?

Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Lao dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "ຝັນດີ" or any other Lao text.

Other common phrases in Lao

Good night” in other languages