Language/Lao/Vocabulary/Clothes
Hi Lao learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn the most important Lao words related to clothes. Knowing these words will help you to communicate better with native speakers. Let's get started!
Consider exploring these related pages after completing this lesson: Days of the week, Body Parts, Food & How to say Good Bye?.
Basics[edit | edit source]
Pronunciation[edit | edit source]
It is important to understand the pronunciation of Lao words. Here are some tips:
- Lao is a tonal language, which means that the same word can have different meanings depending on the tone used.
- The tones are indicated by diacritics (dots and lines) above the letters.
- The pronunciation of Lao words is usually written in IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet).
Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Here is a list of the most important Lao words related to clothes.
| Lao | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| ກະໂປງ | [kàːpɔːŋ] | shirt |
| ເສື້ອ | [sɯːa] | shirt |
| ການ້ອງ | [kǎːnɔːŋ] | pants |
| ຖົງ | [tʰɯːŋ] | skirt |
| ເບິ່ງ | [bɤːŋ] | dress |
| ຖົງຢ້ຽມ | [tʰɯːŋ jɯ̌ːm] | shorts |
| ເສື້ອຍ່ອຍ | [sɯːa jɔːj] | jacket |
| ເສື້ອນ້ຳ | [sɯːa nâːm] | swimsuit |
| ເສື້ອຊັ້ນໃນ | [sɯːa tɕâːn naj] | underwear |
| ເສື້ອຊັ້ນນອກ | [sɯːa tɕâːn nɔːk] | outerwear |
Practice[edit | edit source]
To improve your Lao Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
Now you know the most important Lao words related to clothes. You can practice them with native speakers on the Polyglot Club website.
➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.
➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎
With this lesson finished, you may want to explore these additional pages: Express Surprise, Fruits, Drinks & Days of the Week.
Videos[edit | edit source]
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Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
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- Education
- Months of the Year
- Drinks
- Transportation
- Basic Survival Word and Phrases
- Health
Sources[edit | edit source]
- 15+ Easy Names Of Clothes In Lao - Ling App
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