Cambodian Words & Phrases You Must Know

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  • @lpcg7003
    @lpcg7003 4 ปีที่แล้ว +287

    This is perfect for children of Khmer parents who couldn't practice the language because there were no khmer language books around. I really appreciate the Khmer script because it helps me read khmer and pronounce it correctly.

    • @Dara-TheKhmerLesson
      @Dara-TheKhmerLesson  4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Thanks so much.

    • @vichlove
      @vichlove 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Dara-TheKhmerLesson .

    • @666.xoxo33
      @666.xoxo33 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I really wish there was a book for pronunciations, writing and more for a lot of languages but most have a lot of alphabets and people don’t even know about the language,._.,

    • @wuji7210
      @wuji7210 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      And 30 year old white guys who married Khmer woman.

    • @faerie_ann
      @faerie_ann ปีที่แล้ว

      why is this me

  • @yanyanVloqs
    @yanyanVloqs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +179

    I have a cambodian crush and I am from the Philippines, hahaha need to learn this ahahhaha

    • @CutiePie-xj3fd
      @CutiePie-xj3fd 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      does ur crush study at AIS ?

    • @yanyanVloqs
      @yanyanVloqs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Cutie Pie yes hahahahahha

    • @yanyanVloqs
      @yanyanVloqs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Cutie Pie i follow him on instagram

    • @CutiePie-xj3fd
      @CutiePie-xj3fd 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lol 😂

    • @CutiePie-xj3fd
      @CutiePie-xj3fd 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Good luck on your studying khmer !

  • @bugcakesthegreats5531
    @bugcakesthegreats5531 4 ปีที่แล้ว +115

    Thank you so much for making these videos! I am learning Khmer since my boyfriend is from Cambodia and honestly it is really hard for a native English speaker, but your videos make it easier! I really appreciate you!

    • @Dara-TheKhmerLesson
      @Dara-TheKhmerLesson  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thanks so much Abby.

    • @bethpalmer1699
      @bethpalmer1699 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Me too! I'm just getting to grips with the alphabet. It helps so much with the pronunciation!

    • @jcampbell669
      @jcampbell669 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      haha my girlfriend is Cambodian. How's the learning been for you?

  • @KaitieJo88
    @KaitieJo88 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    As a Cambodian American who never got a chance to be taught how to speak Khmer growing up. This is so helpful, i can’t wait to surprise my dad with a these words and phrases I’ve learned!

    • @mrjames7295
      @mrjames7295 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Have you been to Cambodia?

    • @SmrajpootRajpoot
      @SmrajpootRajpoot 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi

  • @LotsOfLove4Music
    @LotsOfLove4Music 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    i’m khmer-american, but my mom was always busy working and our relationship hasn’t always been the best, so i didn’t speak much with her, and i really regret it now that i’m older. it’s hard to find good online learning resources for khmer, so i’m glad i found this channel. thank you so much for your videos!

    • @monimal
      @monimal 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      im khmer american too and it's really hard to find videos on how to learn it, I hope we will both be able to speak khmer soon!

  • @gp1567
    @gp1567 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    I fell in love with Cambodian culture because of some Khmer cooking videos I've been watching. My native language is Portuguese. Learning English wasn't difficult, but I couldn't say the same about Khmer that seems to be really hard to learn.

  • @Suo_kongque
    @Suo_kongque 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    This is so helpful. I want to surprise my grandparents with their native language the next time I meet them, and this is very helpful!

  • @hersoul7775
    @hersoul7775 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I’m Cambodian but my family grew up with issues lol we were not close. So I only spoke English with my sister. Thank goodness for these videos

  • @charliesimar7541
    @charliesimar7541 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was trained in the army as a Khmer linguist over 50 years ago. I haven't the opportunity to speak or write the language for a long time but I find it comes back rather quickly. It is good to hear it again. Thank you!

  • @Meneii
    @Meneii 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Thank you so much for making these videos! Very easy and nice to follow. My mom taught my older brother our language but never taught me lol. So here I am, finally deciding to learn because I don't want our culture to fade once I have my own family

    • @rc1952
      @rc1952 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Gee I would like to learn from you at same beginner pace! Did you find a decent writing book to learn properly ???

  • @ohemgefatality
    @ohemgefatality 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Thanks so much Dara you’re going to help me a lot. My girlfriend lives in Cambodia she reads and writes English well but can’t really speak so I want to surprise her and be able to have conversations with her in Khmer. It’s going to take a lot of time but I’ll get there. Your channel helps a lot thank you

    • @Dara-TheKhmerLesson
      @Dara-TheKhmerLesson  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Happy to hear that. Hope you enjoy all of my videos. Have a good day!

  • @ttav3359
    @ttav3359 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Thank you so much for your videos! I’m Cambodian born in Canada so I’m not fluent in Khmer but your videos help a lot 🙏

  • @namarupa3015
    @namarupa3015 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is so helpful! Thank you for providing this resource. I will pair your lessons with books to help get a feel for the alphabet and the finer points of the grammar. I'm an American who has studied the Sutta Pitaka intensely, even learning a bit of Pāli here and there, and I'm thinking of moving to Cambodia to teach English and immerse myself more deeply in Dhamma practice.

  • @mattzemla6786
    @mattzemla6786 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    my step daughter is Khmer and I am trying to learn a little of her language to not look like an idiot when I see them. I do speak, write and read both Polish and English but learning a new language at 37 is a feat in itself! thank you for repeating all the words to make it easier!

  • @TheTTLCWorship
    @TheTTLCWorship 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I wanna thank you teacher Dala for every lesson you teaches! I am now a 3 kids mom and need to take care my baby without going to a language school, but with your videos I am able to learn by myself and practice with my Khmer neighbors.

  • @Abi-kk4nl
    @Abi-kk4nl 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you. I hope to visit Cambodia someday and be able to speak to people

  • @jesseannhornsey
    @jesseannhornsey 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I plan to speak in khmer during my wedding vows to my cambodian partner and his family.. and as it's so hard to find learning resources to begin, this is so helpful!! thank you!!

  • @lenastripp1407
    @lenastripp1407 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I listened to this and tried pronouncing it with the video for fun. I don't think I will remember most of it, but this language is fun. I am glad your videos are here for people to learn how to speak Khmer or just become more aware of another language, no matter the reason. Thank you, Dara.

  • @thebestunknown1758
    @thebestunknown1758 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I’m a Cambodian person from America so I’m not fluent in Khmer and also my cousins grandparents don’t know how to speak much English so thank you so much for this video. Now I can speak to them a little bit

  • @Datruth843
    @Datruth843 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks my friend for taking the time to teach this 😊

  • @alainlaurent3693
    @alainlaurent3693 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    khnom barang and i appreciate so much thanks teacher all my respects 🙏 orgun na

  • @amberchuang9645
    @amberchuang9645 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    0:20 hello
    1:18 goodbye
    2:13 how are you
    2:23 I’m ok
    2:34 what
    2:57 what’s your name
    3:08 my name is xxx
    3:18 yes
    3:45 no
    3:54 excuse me
    4:01 sorry
    4:10 thank you
    4:18 no problem
    4:27 can you speak English
    4:40 what time is it
    4:49 where are you
    4:58 nice to meet you
    5:09 how much/ how many
    5:19 I miss you
    5:27 see you later

  • @CecilliaNguyen
    @CecilliaNguyen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you, these are really what you would hear and say in daily life. You have clear voice and great explanation for each phrase

  • @Boddav
    @Boddav 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I miss Cambodia so much. I've visited Kep, Kampot ,Phnom Pbehn , and Siem Reep. I'm returning to Bangkok in October and I think I should have no problem crossing the border.Can't wait to ride the Giant Ibis.

  • @yunasyafriani7027
    @yunasyafriani7027 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Im gonna go to cambodia in a month, so exited to learn the language from this. Thanks

  • @missjo5ie
    @missjo5ie 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Thank you so much! The audio quality was very good and you spoke clearly, awesome!

    • @Dara-TheKhmerLesson
      @Dara-TheKhmerLesson  5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Happy to hear that. You're welcome

    • @donrainesoh
      @donrainesoh 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      missjo5ie he did an amazing job. I’ll be moving to Cambodia in august to teach English and want to be conversational.

    • @mediacontents2789
      @mediacontents2789 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      thanks you very much indeed ! For enjoy learning Cambodian Languages, it is so Easy cause Khmer languages is no tone ,

    • @rc1952
      @rc1952 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@donrainesoh did you get to Cambodia? How is it going there? Do you enjoy teaching there? Sounds good.

  • @cheabunthy9638
    @cheabunthy9638 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    សួស្ដី លោកគ្រូ❤

  • @blahmarduk
    @blahmarduk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Cool video, I'm often in Long Beach so it feels polite to at least be able to say thank you

  • @biancasiqueira6084
    @biancasiqueira6084 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm learning so much, have been in Cambodia for two months and will stay more two. It's helping a lot with my pronounce. Thanks for your videos!

  • @dandybufo9664
    @dandybufo9664 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    encouraging ! I might be able to learn some before I visit next year

  • @elliottcanuel2196
    @elliottcanuel2196 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for this! You are a very good teacher; I usually have a hard time learning with videos. It's hard finding good sources for learning this language because Cambodia isn't very well known in the western world and seems to be overshadowed by more popular Southeast Asian countries, especially Thailand. I was very happy when I discovered this channel and hope to have a good amount of Khmer in my head so that I can travel to Cambodia with more ease and also have more access to information about Cambodia.

  • @hkhou
    @hkhou 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank you. I used to live in Cambodia and now living in Canada so this is good way for me to learn again

  • @owlscoffeecats
    @owlscoffeecats 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you! Will be so helpful when we visit!

  • @Mushafirelectric2011
    @Mushafirelectric2011 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm from Bangladesh but I like cambodia language

  • @lei4900
    @lei4900 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’m learning this so my mom could be proud of me, learning laos and Thai is for my grandparents and dad.

    • @Thethe49er
      @Thethe49er 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Some words may overlap

  • @neposlusan1
    @neposlusan1 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I am using this to study before I travel in September

  • @Niikkoo69
    @Niikkoo69 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you! My husband of 10 years is Khmer, and learning as an English speaker is so hard lol

  • @juwairiahabdullah2487
    @juwairiahabdullah2487 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for the video cuz it will help me to speak more with my parents in cambodia languange

  • @Emilyhateu1
    @Emilyhateu1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you this very helpful..

  • @muhammadsalih2983
    @muhammadsalih2983 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Take love and support from Bangladesh. 💚🇧🇩

  • @saucyallenn
    @saucyallenn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love learning the language 🇰🇭🤙🏽

  • @mcdonaldsdrive4219
    @mcdonaldsdrive4219 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My dad is teaching me cause he’s from Cambodia. This helps a lot!

  • @alankirk7476
    @alankirk7476 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I would also like to add my thanks. I agree with all the other comments about how good these videos are.

  • @j.o.6007
    @j.o.6007 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ahhh this video is perfect … I’m just starting to learn it and the way you set it up is perfect

  • @davidkiss9806
    @davidkiss9806 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love you bro! Best lessons ever! Need it badly XD

  • @Akshada24
    @Akshada24 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i love you for teaching this
    i love learning language
    and my goal is to learn most of them in the world
    recently found out the rich series on pnn
    and couldn't understand
    so started learning
    thank u so much
    means a lot
    im Indian btw

  • @kimanhhong8373
    @kimanhhong8373 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great, I'm from VIetnam, I like your video and wanna watch your video more!

  • @DillyDallyLove
    @DillyDallyLove 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    They way "yes" is said by girls is awesome!

  • @kimmykimberlin9007
    @kimmykimberlin9007 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    this is so useful! If I have a child, it'll be easier for me to teach him or he both English and Khmer. Thanks for your videos

  • @andyperalta8965
    @andyperalta8965 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for your time!

  • @PauloGaetathe_original
    @PauloGaetathe_original 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was a great video for me as a beginner. I like the way you write the pronunciation in roman alphabet. I am in Cambodia now, and any learning will help me a lot.

  • @maryocecilyo3372
    @maryocecilyo3372 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Muito obrigado!

  • @raider7829
    @raider7829 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I dont think I can ever learn another language.. I must be slow..lol no matter how hard I try...not happening. I wish I was born with that gift. I literally think it's a gift.

  • @Frappuccinoo
    @Frappuccinoo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I CAN FINALLY SPEAK TO MY GRANDMA AND GRANDPA WITHOUT SOUNDING DISRESPECTFUL!

    • @KaemonPan
      @KaemonPan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      i just dont want to be awkward lol

    • @sopheasan6790
      @sopheasan6790 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@KaemonPan nahhh frrrr

  • @nemivoa4248
    @nemivoa4248 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you

  • @uryuuuuuu_9
    @uryuuuuuu_9 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank u because my crush is from cambodia it really help me to communicate with him

  • @forrestwheeler916
    @forrestwheeler916 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the great lesson

  • @tracey3562
    @tracey3562 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you, I can now greet my Cambodian colleague

  • @LL-qb9sk
    @LL-qb9sk ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm Dominican and in crushing hard on a Cambodian 😊

  • @cdanhi
    @cdanhi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Can you make a video to explain phonetic reversal in Khmer? Like sok sabai, sai sa bok.

  • @Catag03
    @Catag03 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I want to learn, as I’m applying for teaching jobs in Cambodia. Thought the least I could do, was learn some before I go. 😊

  • @theylaughatmynickname4860
    @theylaughatmynickname4860 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I miss cambodia!!! this terrible covid pandemic doesnt allow anyone to travel

  • @Tuisolo
    @Tuisolo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is so informative. Thanks a lot :)

  • @khmer-german
    @khmer-german 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for sharing.

  • @hanah6489
    @hanah6489 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks, Dara

  • @robertfranklin8704
    @robertfranklin8704 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks. And it is phrases with an s. Cambodians struggle with plurals in English. You need to practise this. For example, tree, trees. Or book, books.

  • @hf..7271
    @hf..7271 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you so much Khmer language are derive from Sanskrit and Palaih grammar use by Khmers Highness court! 🇰🇭🇰🇭🇰🇭🇰🇭🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🙏🙏

  • @mongdymusical
    @mongdymusical 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    ពន្យល់​បានល្អបង

    • @Dara-TheKhmerLesson
      @Dara-TheKhmerLesson  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      អរគុណច្រើនបង។

  • @nyanpraterjr1819
    @nyanpraterjr1819 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thank you, Dara, for making these videos. I have two step-daughters with my wife, SokHeng, who is Cambodian. We live in Siem Reap. Please visit us sometime! : ) : ) My wife owns the shop Siem Reap Lavender Massage & Spa on Night Market Street. : ) : )

  • @salahuddintopu5773
    @salahuddintopu5773 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am from Bangladesh 🇧🇩

  • @parag93681
    @parag93681 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hello I would like to learn speaking khmer. Please can i get more help?

    • @Dara-TheKhmerLesson
      @Dara-TheKhmerLesson  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Please contact me through this: info@khmerlessons.com

  • @nena2377
    @nena2377 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video Dara, I like the format and the frequency, your explanation and translation is clear and very easy to learn. Keep up the awesome videos. Awgoun🙏🏼

  • @sofiamccracken469
    @sofiamccracken469 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    My boyfriend is Cambodian I need to learn 😅

    • @alexamaya2257
      @alexamaya2257 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      My wife is cambodian too. im up at 3AM studying lol

    • @ABRAR7-f1e
      @ABRAR7-f1e หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​My girlfriend Is Cambodian I Have To Learn Soon 🎉😂❤​@@alexamaya2257

  • @ldb85
    @ldb85 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    very helpful. thank you so much!

  • @callmedejavu1934
    @callmedejavu1934 หลายเดือนก่อน

    00:20 Hello, 1:19 Goodbye,
    This for me

  • @nikitagenoway445
    @nikitagenoway445 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My girlfriends parents and her are from Cambodia. She can speak English but they cannot so out of respect I want to learn how to speak to them. I know that I won't be the best, let alone have a full conversation but its nice for greetings.

  • @ailee6127
    @ailee6127 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    -So I Don’t Speak Cambodia That Much So I Have To Learn More About Cambodia 🇰🇭 -

  • @haiwatigere6202
    @haiwatigere6202 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love you Dara

  • @mattclarkson3685
    @mattclarkson3685 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was just called to serve a mission in Cambodia to share the gospel of Christ. I'm super excited and these videos are helping me learn the language, thank you!!

  • @odessaagbulos3974
    @odessaagbulos3974 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am starting to love your language hoping I can learn fast🤪

  • @candyplates232
    @candyplates232 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanku sir I have cambodian friend

  • @ajaysinghrawat970
    @ajaysinghrawat970 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Suasdey might be derived from Sanskrit word Swasthi which means well-being to you!

  • @robyncoe1289
    @robyncoe1289 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really like this video. Thanks !

  • @Kayobii_69420
    @Kayobii_69420 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Make a video for kids about phrases to respect for elders it will help khmer kids in america

  • @mehakverma7043
    @mehakverma7043 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Looking at the comments, I think everyone is learning Khmer because they have a crush on a Cambodian person, its funny because its the same reason I'm learning it XD

  • @lemonpeppersquid
    @lemonpeppersquid 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This helps me with my inlaws so much 😭🤣 bless

  • @beautyboois9276
    @beautyboois9276 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you bong

  • @idontevenknow741
    @idontevenknow741 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    What does “Anh je hg ng ah chkae eg pler pek” mean?? Please anyone

    • @Dara-TheKhmerLesson
      @Dara-TheKhmerLesson  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It means " I curse you. You are a dog 🐕 because you are too stupid "

    • @idontevenknow741
      @idontevenknow741 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@Dara-TheKhmerLesson Oh thanks 😭

  • @trepskm
    @trepskm 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    in khasi what mean ka ei similar right because we are cousin

  • @martinherald6492
    @martinherald6492 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very good. there are so few good resources to learn Khmai. Spoken by a native speaker. I'm off to watch some more of his videos. On the word yes, 'baht and Jaa'. Baht is spoken by the male and Jaa by the female in all usages of the word yes. Some one watching this could make the mistake you say baht to a male and jaa to a female. But it doesn't matter much, I learned in Thailand years ago, it is a good way to pick an off duty lady boy. They say 'ka' all the time instead of 'club'.

    • @e.blaise2226
      @e.blaise2226 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good luck learning khmer ! I’m a Cambodian btw ☺️

    • @sammymcg9829
      @sammymcg9829 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kmai ( cum eye ) is not a word

  • @ShaunKiernan-z4v
    @ShaunKiernan-z4v 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Ardith Spring

  • @dj7068
    @dj7068 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    🇰🇭❤️🇮🇳 LOVE FROM INDIA BHARAT 🇮🇳🚩🇮🇳🚩🇮🇳 🥰💞🤗

  • @spirithalloweenfromwinston2731
    @spirithalloweenfromwinston2731 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    សួស្ដី

  • @Nevergiveup-jt1tb
    @Nevergiveup-jt1tb 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful video. Thanks for uploading it.

  • @zacharythompson2342
    @zacharythompson2342 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What if you find youre good friend on the street and you just want to say a very casual "hey!" like we say in English?

  • @wiscgaloot
    @wiscgaloot ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "Good morning" would have been helpful to include.

  • @Chanthierra
    @Chanthierra 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm trying my best to learn my own language since I'm more fluent with the English language

  • @gavinputterill8175
    @gavinputterill8175 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good choice of phrases Bong!

  • @mariamaldonado6824
    @mariamaldonado6824 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    please please please make some more videos

  • @StampleD2147AI
    @StampleD2147AI 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Khmer is my first language but I moved to Australia for over ten years now, English is my second language, and now it’s my primary language, and I only know some necessary Khmer words lol