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Introduction[edit | edit source]

In this lesson, we will delve into the topic of telling time in Central Khmer. Being able to tell time is an essential skill that allows us to navigate our daily lives and schedule our activities. Whether you need to catch a train, meet a friend for lunch, or simply plan your day, knowing how to express time in Central Khmer will be invaluable to you.

In this comprehensive lesson, we will cover the vocabulary for hours, minutes, and basic time expressions. We will provide numerous examples to illustrate each point and ensure that you have a clear understanding of how to tell time in Central Khmer. Additionally, we will explore any regional variations in the usage or understanding of telling time, and we will share interesting cultural facts and anecdotes related to this topic.

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently express time in Central Khmer and engage in conversations about schedules and appointments. Let's get started!

Vocabulary[edit | edit source]

Before we dive into the intricacies of telling time, let's familiarize ourselves with the vocabulary we will be using. Here are some key words and phrases related to time in Central Khmer:

Central Khmer Pronunciation English Translation
ម៉ោង (mawng) /mawŋ/ hour
នាទី (neatii) /niə tiː/ minute
ដប់ (dɑɑp) /daap/ ten
ពីរ (pii) /piː/ two
ប្រាំ (braam) /pram/ half
ម៉ោងពាក់ (mawng peak) /mawŋ piək/ o'clock
ក្រោយពេល (kraoy ple) /krɑːj pɨl/ after
មុនពេល (muən ple) /muən pɨl/ before
គ្រឹះ (krɨh) /krəh/ quarter

Take some time to familiarize yourself with these words and their pronunciations. Don't worry if it feels overwhelming at first. With practice, you will become more comfortable using these terms to express time in Central Khmer.

Telling the Hour[edit | edit source]

Let's start by learning how to tell the hour in Central Khmer. To do this, we will combine the words for the hour and the word for o'clock. Here are some examples:

  • ម៉ោងពាក់មួយ (mawng peak muəy) - one o'clock
  • ម៉ោងពាក់ពីរ (mawng peak pii) - two o'clock
  • ម៉ោងពាក់បី (mawng peak bei) - three o'clock
  • ម៉ោងពាក់បួន (mawng peak buən) - four o'clock
  • ម៉ោងពាក់ប្រាំ (mawng peak braam) - half past
  • ម៉ោងពាក់ប្រាំមួយ (mawng peak braam muəy) - half past one

To tell the hour, simply combine the word for the hour with the phrase "ម៉ោងពាក់" (mawng peak). For example, to say "five o'clock," you would say "ម៉ោងពាក់ប្រាំប្រាំ" (mawng peak braam braam).

Now, let's practice telling the hour in Central Khmer. Try to say the following times out loud:

  • 10 o'clock
  • 8 o'clock
  • 6 o'clock
  • 12 o'clock
  • 9 o'clock

Telling the Minutes[edit | edit source]

In addition to telling the hour, it's important to be able to express the minutes as well. To do this, we will use the word for the number of minutes followed by the word for "minute." Here are some examples:

  • ម៉ោងបួននាទី (mawng buən neatii) - four minutes
  • ម៉ោងប្រាំនាទី (mawng braam neatii) - thirty minutes
  • ម៉ោងចិត្តនាទី (mawng cət neatii) - fifteen minutes
  • ម៉ោងពាក់ប្រាំបីនាទី (mawng peak braam bei neatii) - three and a half minutes
  • ម៉ោងពាក់ចិត្តនាទី (mawng peak cət neatii) - quarter past

To express the minutes, simply combine the word for the number of minutes with the word "នាទី" (neatii). For example, to say "ten minutes," you would say "ដប់នាទី" (dɑɑp neatii).

Now, let's practice telling the minutes in Central Khmer. Try to say the following times out loud:

  • 5 minutes
  • 20 minutes
  • 45 minutes
  • 12 minutes
  • 35 minutes

Basic Time Expressions[edit | edit source]

In addition to telling the hour and minutes, it's useful to be able to express time using basic time expressions. These expressions allow us to talk about time relative to the current hour. Here are some examples:

  • ក្រោយពេល (kraoy ple) - after
  • មុនពេល (muən ple) - before
  • ពីរនាទី (pii neatii) - two minutes past
  • ដប់នាទីខ្លាមុនពេល (dɑɑp neatii klam muən ple) - ten minutes to
  • ប្រាំបីនាទីក្រោយពេល (braam bei neatii kraoy ple) - three and a half minutes past

By using these expressions, we can further specify the time and provide additional context in our conversations. For example, if someone asks you when a meeting will start, you can say "ពីរនាទីក្រោយពេល" (pii neatii kraoy ple) to mean "two minutes past."

Let's practice using these basic time expressions in Central Khmer. Try to form sentences using the following prompts:

  • It's ten minutes after eight.
  • The train will leave in fifteen minutes.
  • We have five minutes before the movie starts.
  • The restaurant opens at half past seven.
  • The meeting is at quarter to nine.

Cultural Insights[edit | edit source]

Telling time in Central Khmer is influenced by cultural norms and regional variations. In rural areas, where people have a closer connection to nature and agricultural cycles, time is often understood in a more flexible manner. For example, instead of using precise minutes, people may refer to time periods such as "early morning," "midday," or "late afternoon."

Additionally, it's worth noting that Cambodia follows a different calendar system than many Western countries. The Khmer calendar is based on the Buddhist Era and has its own set of holidays and celebrations. Understanding the cultural significance of these events can provide valuable insights into the Central Khmer way of life.

Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now, let's put your newfound knowledge to the test with some exercises. Try to answer the following questions and express the given times in Central Khmer:

1. What time is it? (ម៉ោងប៉ុណ្ណោះ?) 2. Express 8:30 in Central Khmer. (ម៉ោងពាក់ប្រាំបីនាទីក្រោយពេលប៉ុណ្ណោះ។) 3. How do you say "quarter past six" in Central Khmer? (តើអ្នកនិយាយ "ក្រោយពេលគ្រឹះចិត្តនាទីបានរបៀបណា?" ជាភាសាខ្មែរម៉ារ៉ាស៊ីននៅចុងសប្តាហ៍។) 4. How would you say "ten minutes before nine" in Central Khmer? (តើអ្នកនិយាយ "ដប់នាទីខ្លាមុនពេលប៉ុក្រោយរបៀបណា?" ជាភាសាខ្មែរម៉ារ៉ាស៊ីននៅពេលនេះ។)

Solutions[edit | edit source]

Now, let's review the solutions to the exercises:

1. ម៉ោងប៉ុណ្ណោះ?

  - It's one o'clock. (ម៉ោងពាក់មួយ)

2. ម៉ោងពាក់ប្រាំបីនាទីក្រោយពេលប៉ុណ្ណោះ។

  - It's eight thirty. (ម៉ោងពាក់ប្រាំបីនាទី)

3. ក្រោយពេលគ្រឹះចិត្តនាទីបានមួយទីនេះ។

  - It's quarter past six. (ក្រោយពេលគ្រឹះចិត្តនាទី)

4. ដប់នាទីខ្លាមុនពេលប៉ុក្រោយរបៀបណា?

  - Ten minutes before nine. (ដប់នាទីខ្លាមុនពេលប៉ុក្រោយ)

Well done! You're making great progress in learning how to tell time in Central Khmer!

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

In this lesson, we have explored the topic of telling time in Central Khmer. We have learned the vocabulary for hours, minutes, and basic time expressions. We have also practiced using this knowledge in exercises to reinforce our understanding. Additionally, we have gained cultural insights into the regional variations and historical context of telling time in Central Khmer.

Keep practicing and using these expressions in your daily life to become more comfortable with telling time in Central Khmer. As you continue your language learning journey, remember to embrace the cultural aspects of the language and explore the rich history and traditions of Central Khmer-speaking regions.

សូមអរគុណ! (Thank you!)

Table of Contents - Central Khmer Course - 0 to A1[edit source]


Basic Greetings


Sentence Structure


Numbers and Time


Nouns and Pronouns


Family and Relationships


Verbs and Tenses


Food and Drink


Central Khmer Customs and Traditions


Travel and Transportation


Adjectives and Adverbs


Weather and Seasons


Central Khmer Literature and Arts


Shopping and Money


Prepositions and Conjunctions


Hobbies and Leisure Activities


Central Khmer History and Geography


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