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