Language/Lao/Vocabulary/Shopping-Vocabulary
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In this lesson, we will focus on learning vocabulary related to shopping in Lao. Shopping is an essential part of everyday life, and being able to communicate effectively when buying goods and negotiating prices is important for any language learner. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid understanding of common shopping vocabulary in Lao, as well as useful phrases for bargaining and asking for prices.
Basic Shopping Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Let's start by learning some basic shopping vocabulary in Lao. These words will help you navigate through a market or a store and communicate your needs effectively.
Food[edit | edit source]
Lao cuisine is known for its delicious flavors and fresh ingredients. Here are some essential food-related words and phrases you should know:
| Lao | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ເບີມ | bēum | rice |
| ຜ່ານ | pān | noodles |
| ສີ້ນ | sīn | vegetables |
| ຫມາກ | māk | fruit |
| ຊີ້ນ | sīn | meat |
| ດອກ | dǭk | fish |
| ປາ | pā | shrimp |
Clothing[edit | edit source]
When it comes to shopping for clothes in Lao, it's important to know the names of different garments and accessories. Here are some essential clothing-related words and phrases:
| Lao | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ຊັ້ງ | sāng | shirt |
| ບ່າວກ້າ | bāo kā | pants |
| ແສງ | sēng | dress |
| ຮຸກລາຍ | hūk lāi | skirt |
| ສຸກຍົນ | sūk yōn | shoes |
| ກະຕຸກ | kā tūk | hat |
| ຮາກ | hāk | scarf |
Household Items[edit | edit source]
Whether you're moving into a new house or just looking to buy some essentials, knowing the names of common household items in Lao can be very useful. Here are some essential words and phrases:
| Lao | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ຕາມ | tām | bed |
| ຕົ້ນ | tǭn | table |
| ກະຕຸບ້ານ | kā tū bān | chair |
| ຮ້ານ | hān | house |
| ຮ້ານສະມາດ | hān sāmāt | apartment |
| ສະຖານທີ່ | sātān tī | kitchen |
| ຫ້ອງການອາຫານ | hǭng kān āhān | dining room |
Bargaining and Asking for Prices[edit | edit source]
Bargaining is a common practice in Lao markets, and knowing how to negotiate prices can save you a lot of money. Here are some phrases you can use when bargaining or asking for prices:
- ທ່ານມັກຄ່າເງິນຈ້າງຈຳກັດໄວ້ບ່ອນໜ້າຕາມເດືອນ? (tān mǎk kān jām kǭt wǭng bān tām tāmān?) - How much does it cost per month?
- ຂ້ອຍຢາກຈຳກັດໄວ້ບ່ອນໜ້າຕາມເດືອນແລ້ວບ່ອນໜ້າທີ່ມັກ? (khǭi yāk jām kǭt wǭng bān tām lǣw bān wǭng tī mǎk?) - Can I get a discount if I pay for several months in advance?
- ຂ້ອຍຢາກຈຳກັດໄວ້ບ່ອນໜ້າຕາມເດືອນນັ້ນບໍ່? (khǭi yāk jām kǭt wǭng bān tām nǭi bāng?) - Can I get a discount for this month?
- ຂ້ອຍຢາກມີການຈຳກັດໄວ້ບ່ອນໜ້າທີ່ມີຊີ້ນບໍ່? (khǭi yāk mī kān jām kǭt wǭng bān mī sīn bāng?) - Can I get a discount for buying in bulk?
- ຂ້ອຍຢາກມີການປະເມີດຕາມນັ້ນບໍ່? (khǭi yāk mī kān pǭm tām nǭi bāng?) - Can I get a discount for paying cash?
- ຂ້ອຍຢາກມີການປະເມີດຕາມບັນຊີບໍ່? (khǭi yāk mī kān pǭm tām bān sǭi bāng?) - Can I get a discount for paying with a credit card?
Remember, bargaining is a part of the shopping experience in Lao, so don't be afraid to negotiate and ask for discounts. It is also important to be polite and respectful when bargaining.
Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]
Now it's time to practice what you've learned. Here are some exercises to help you reinforce your understanding of shopping vocabulary in Lao:
Exercise 1: Vocabulary Matching Match the Lao words with their English translations.
| Lao | English |
|---|---|
| ເບີມ | A. Fish |
| ຕາມ | B. Dress |
| ຫມາກ | C. Rice |
| ຊັ້ງ | D. Bed |
Solution: - ເບີມ → C. Rice - ຕາມ → D. Bed - ຫມາກ → A. Fish - ຊັ້ງ → B. Dress
Exercise 2: Role Play Imagine you are at a market in Laos. Practice a conversation with a vendor using the vocabulary and phrases you've learned. One person can play the role of the vendor, and the other can play the role of the customer.
Solution: (Sample conversation) Vendor: ຂ້ອຍຕ້ອງການຫມາກບາງເລືອດດີ້ງມີບໍ່? (khǭi tǭng kān māk bāng lǭi dǭng mī bāng?) - Do you need any ripe bananas? Customer: ຂ້ອຍຕ້ອງການຫມາກບາງເລືອດໃຫຍ່ບໍ່? (khǭi tǭng kān māk bāng lǭi nǭi bāng?) - Do you have any large bananas? Vendor: ມາກໄກ່ຈະມີບໍ່? (māk gāi jā mī bāng?) - How about green bananas? Customer: ຂ້ອຍຢາກຕ້ອງການຂ້ອຍໄດ້ນຳລົງໃຫ້ຫມາກບາງເລືອດດີ້ງບໍ່? (khǭi yāk tǭng kān khǭi dǎi nam lǭng nǭi māk bāng lǭi dǭng bāng?) - Can I have two bunches of ripe bananas?
Remember to use the vocabulary and phrases you've learned to make the conversation more authentic.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
Congratulations! You have completed the lesson on shopping vocabulary in Lao. By mastering these words and phrases, you will be able to navigate through markets and stores with confidence, and communicate effectively when buying goods and negotiating prices. Keep practicing and expanding your vocabulary, and soon you'll be a pro at shopping in Lao!
Videos[edit | edit source]
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Sources[edit | edit source]
- 30+ Fascinating Lao Shopping Vocabulary For New Travelers - Ling ...
- Lao Words & Writing on the App Store
- Lao phrasebook - Wikitravel
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Seasons
- Directions
- Months of the Year
- Basic Survival Word and Phrases
- Family
- Common Foods
- Sport
- Animals
- Fruits
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