How to say “Hello” in Lao
The most common way to say “hello” in Lao. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
ສະບາຍດີ
In a sentence
English
Hello, how are you?
Lao
ສະບາຍດີ, ເຈົ້າສະບາຍດີບໍ?
Frequently asked
How do you say "Hello" in Lao?
"Hello" in Lao is "ສະບາຍດີ". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "ສະບາຍດີ" written in Lao?
"ສະບາຍດີ" is the standard written form in Lao, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "ສະບາຍດີ" in Lao?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "ສະບາຍດີ" 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 "ສະບາຍດີ" mean in English?
"ສະບາຍດີ" is the Lao way of saying "Hello" 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 "Hello" in Lao?
Many languages — including Lao — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "ສະບາຍດີ" 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 "ສະບາຍດີ" or any other Lao text.