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== Introduction ==
== Introduction ==


In this lesson, you will learn the Central Khmer vocabulary related to money and currency. You will learn how to talk about bills, coins, and exchanging money. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently engage in financial transactions in Central Khmer.
In this lesson, we will delve into the topic of money and currency in Central Khmer. Money is an essential aspect of our daily lives, and being able to discuss it in the Central Khmer language is crucial for effective communication. We will cover vocabulary related to bills, coins, and exchanging money, providing you with the necessary tools to navigate financial transactions in a Central Khmer-speaking environment.


This lesson is part of the larger course titled "Complete 0 to A1 Central Khmer Course," designed for complete beginners who aim to reach the A1 level of proficiency in Central Khmer. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid understanding of money and currency in Central Khmer, enabling you to engage in basic financial conversations and transactions.


<span link>Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: [[Language/Central-khmer/Vocabulary/Discussing-Interests|Discussing Interests]] & [[Language/Central-khmer/Vocabulary/Modes-of-Transportation|Modes of Transportation]].</span>
== Central Khmer Vocabulary for Money and Currency ==
== Central Khmer Vocabulary for Money and Currency ==


Here are some commonly used words and phrases related to money and currency in Central Khmer:
To begin, let's explore the essential vocabulary for money and currency in Central Khmer. Familiarize yourself with these words and their pronunciations to enhance your communication skills.
 
=== Central Khmer Currency ===
 
In Central Khmer, the official currency is the Riel (៛). Here are some common words related to Central Khmer currency:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Central Khmer !! Pronunciation !! English
! Central Khmer !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
|-
| ដុល្លា (doulɑ) || doh-lah || Dollar
|-
| រៀល (rɨlɑ) || ree-lah || Riel
|-
| មុនតូនឹក (mun tout nek) || moon toe nɛk || ATM (Automatic Teller Machine)
|-
| ចន្លោះ (chnɑlao) || chna lao || Wallet
|-
| ទឹកប្រាក់ (tuk prɑk) || took prahk || Cash
|-
|-
| លុយ (luo) || luh || Money
| រៀល || riəl || Riel
|-
|-
| ប្រាក់តូច (prɑk tout) || prahk toe || Small change
| ដុល្លារ || dolər || Dollar
|-
|-
| ប្រាក់ធំ (prɑk teum) || prahk tum || Large bills
| មុនដ្ឋាន || mɔndɑːn || Bank
|-
|-
| ពហុគុណ (pakokun) || pah-koh-koon || Exchange rate
| អាកាស || aːkaas || ATM
|-
| សាច់ប្រាក់ (sa chbraek) || sah ch-brahk || Change (money)
|}
|}


Other useful phrases you may need when handling money include:
=== Bills ===
 
* គ្រប់ទឹកប្រាក់បានម៉េច? (krap took prak ban mek?) - "Can you break large bills?"
* សូមទូរសព្ទដើម្បីបង់ប្រាក់ (sum toh sɑp da-eum-bɑi bɑng prahk) - "Can I pay by phone?"
* ណែនាំអាចបង់ចាំបាននៅបណ្តាញប្រព័ន្ធទីនេះ (nean am pɑk cham bɑng chaarm banh dahn prɑhphɑn tier ney)? - "Can I pay online here?"
 
It is important to note that while the U.S. dollar is widely accepted in Cambodia, you may receive your change in Cambodian riel.
 
== Counting Money in Central Khmer ==


When counting money in Central Khmer, it is helpful to know the numbers from 1 to 100. Here are the numbers you will need:
In Central Khmer, bills are referred to as "រូប" (roob). Here are the words for different denominations of bills:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Central Khmer !! Pronunciation !! English
! Central Khmer !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
|-
|-
| ១ (mouy) || mɔy || One
| រូបមួយ || roob muəj || One dollar bill
|-
|-
| ២ (pii) || pee || Two
| រូបពីរ || roob pii || Two dollar bill
|-
|-
| ៣ (beɨ) || bay || Three
| រូបបី || roob bei || Three dollar bill
|-
|-
| ៤ (buɳ) || boon || Four
| រូបបួន || roob buən || Four dollar bill
|-
|-
| ៥ (pram) || pram || Five
| រូបប្រាំ || roob pram || Five dollar bill
|-
|-
| ៦ (pram-mûəy) || pram muoy || Six
| រូបប្រាំមួយ || roob pram muəj || Ten dollar bill
|-
|-
| ៧ (pram-pi) || pram pee || Seven
| រូបដប់ || roob dab || Twenty dollar bill
|-
|-
| ៨ (pram-beɨ) || pram bay || Eight
| រូបសាមសិប || roob saam saəp || Fifty dollar bill
|-
|-
| ៩ (pram-buɳ) || pram boon || Nine
| រូបរាំមួយ || roob raam muəj || One hundred dollar bill
|}
 
=== Coins ===
 
In Central Khmer, coins are referred to as "បង្កង" (baŋkaŋ). Here are the words for different denominations of coins:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Central Khmer !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
|-
|-
| ១០ (dɑp) || dap || Ten
| បង្កងមួយ || baŋkaŋ muəj || One coin
|-
|-
| ២០ (pii dɑp) || pee dap || Twenty
| បង្កងពីរ || baŋkaŋ pii || Two coins
|-
|-
| ៣០ (beɨ dɑp) || bay dap || Thirty
| បង្កងបី || baŋkaŋ bei || Three coins
|-
|-
| ៤០ (buɳ dɑp) || boon dap || Forty
| បង្កងបួន || baŋkaŋ buən || Four coins
|-
|-
| ៥០ (pram dɑp) || pram dap || Fifty
| បង្កងប្រាំ || baŋkaŋ pram || Five coins
|-
|-
| ៦០ (pram-mûəy dɑp) || pram muoy dap || Sixty
| បង្កងប្រាំមួយ || baŋkaŋ pram muəj || Ten coins
|}
 
=== Exchanging Money ===
 
When you need to exchange money, you will likely encounter certain words and phrases. Here are some essential vocabulary words related to exchanging money:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Central Khmer !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
|-
|-
| ៧០ (pram-pi dɑp) || pram pee dap || Seventy
| កាត់ដេរ || kaat der || Exchange
|-
|-
| ៨០ (pram-beɨ dɑp) || pram bay dap || Eighty
| អាចរកប្រាក់បានដំណើរការដ៏ល្អ || aah rək prɑːkaəb dɑmnɨɨk daəl || Get a good exchange rate
|-
|-
| ៩០ (pram-buɳ dɑp) || pram boon dap || Ninety
| អាចដកប្រាក់បានត្រឹមត្រូវ || aah daək prɑːkaəb daəl trəm truu || Get the correct change
|-
|-
| ១០០ (muəy roi) || muoy roi || One hundred
| អាចរកប្រាក់បានភ្លាមៗ || aah rək prɑːkaəb dɑəl pləəm pləəm || Get various denominations
|}
|}


When counting bills, you can use the following phrases:
== Cultural Insights ==
 
Understanding the cultural context surrounding money and currency in Central Khmer is essential for effective communication. Here are some cultural insights related to this topic:


* មួយរៀល (muəy rɨlɑ) - "One riel"
1. Importance of Bargaining: In Central Khmer markets and certain stores, bargaining is a common practice. It is expected that customers negotiate the price, especially when dealing with street vendors or in local markets. Don't be afraid to negotiate and find a mutually agreeable price.
* ពីររៀល (pii rɨlɑ) - "Two riels"
* បីរៀល (bei rɨlɑ) - "Three riels"
* បួនរៀល (buɳ rɨlɑ) - "Four riels"
* ប្រាំរៀល (pram rɨlɑ) - "Five riels"


When counting coins, you can use the following phrases:
2. Respect for Currency: In Central Khmer culture, money is highly regarded and respected. It is considered impolite to throw or mishandle money. Treat currency with care and avoid any actions that may be seen as disrespectful.


* មួយបាកា (muəy bɑkaa) - "One cent"
3. Cash Dominance: While electronic payment methods are becoming more prevalent, cash is still the primary form of payment in Central Khmer. It is advisable to carry sufficient cash when traveling or engaging in financial transactions.
* ពីរបាកា (pii bɑkaa) - "Two cents"
* បីបាកា (bei bɑkaa) - "Three cents"
* បួនបាកា (buɳ bɑkaa) - "Four cents"
* ប្រាំបាកា (pram bɑkaa) - "Five cents"


Here is how you can say different amounts of money in Central Khmer:
4. Exchanging Money: When exchanging money, it is essential to choose reputable exchange services or banks to ensure fair rates and avoid scams. Ask for recommendations from locals or trusted sources to find reliable exchange options.


* ១០០ រៀល (muəy roi rɨlɑ) - "One hundred riels"
== Practice Exercises ==
* ២០០ រៀល (pii roi rɨlɑ) - "Two hundred riels"


== Exchanging Money in Central Khmer ==
Now it's time to practice what you have learned. Here are some exercises to reinforce your understanding of money and currency in Central Khmer:


When exchanging money in Cambodia, it is important to know the current exchange rate. You can ask for the exchange rate by saying:
Exercise 1: Vocabulary Matching
Match the Central Khmer words with their English translations.


* សូមពហុគុណ (sum toh pakokun) - "What is the exchange rate?"
1. រៀល              a. Dollar
2. ដុល្លារ        b. ATM
3. មុនដ្ឋាន        c. Riel
4. អាកាស            d. Bank


To exchange money, you can go to a bank or a money changer. Here are some useful phrases:
Exercise 2: Role Play
Imagine you are in a Central Khmer market. Practice a dialogue with a classmate or a language partner, simulating a conversation between a buyer and a seller. Use the vocabulary you have learned to discuss prices, exchange money, and negotiate.


* ខ្វះសាច់ប្រាក់មិនអាចទទួលបានជូនបញ្ចូលការសម្រេច (khvaeh sa chbraek min ah-tuhol baan cheu banh-chul) - "I cannot accept damaged bills."
Exercise 3: Currency Conversion
* តើអ្នកបានពណ៌មានទេ? (to-eh naek baan puhn-maen tae?) - "Do you have any small bills?"
Convert the following amounts from dollars to riel:
* តើអ្នកអាចទទួលបានសម្រាប់ប្រាក់ខ្នងរៀលទេ? (to-eh naek ah-tuhol baan sa-mrahp baanh-knahm rɨlɑ tae?) - "Can you give me change for this bill?"
a) $10
b) $25
c) $50


It is important to be careful when exchanging money with strangers or independent money changers, as scams and counterfeit bills can be common in Cambodia. Always check your money carefully and only exchange money with reputable sources.
== Solutions ==


== Conclusion ==
Exercise 1: Vocabulary Matching
1. c. រៀល              a. Dollar
2. b. ដុល្លារ        b. ATM
3. d. មុនដ្ឋាន        c. Riel
4. a. អាកាស            d. Bank


In this lesson, you learned the Central Khmer vocabulary related to money and currency, including words for bills, coins, and exchanging money
Exercise 2: Role Play
Dialogue examples will vary. Focus on using the vocabulary related to money and currency in your conversation.
 
Exercise 3: Currency Conversion
a) ៛40,000
b) ៛100,000
c) ៛200,000
 
Congratulations on completing the exercises! You are now one step closer to mastering money and currency in Central Khmer.
 
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Introduction[edit | edit source]

In this lesson, we will delve into the topic of money and currency in Central Khmer. Money is an essential aspect of our daily lives, and being able to discuss it in the Central Khmer language is crucial for effective communication. We will cover vocabulary related to bills, coins, and exchanging money, providing you with the necessary tools to navigate financial transactions in a Central Khmer-speaking environment.

This lesson is part of the larger course titled "Complete 0 to A1 Central Khmer Course," designed for complete beginners who aim to reach the A1 level of proficiency in Central Khmer. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid understanding of money and currency in Central Khmer, enabling you to engage in basic financial conversations and transactions.

Central Khmer Vocabulary for Money and Currency[edit | edit source]

To begin, let's explore the essential vocabulary for money and currency in Central Khmer. Familiarize yourself with these words and their pronunciations to enhance your communication skills.

Central Khmer Currency[edit | edit source]

In Central Khmer, the official currency is the Riel (៛). Here are some common words related to Central Khmer currency:

Central Khmer Pronunciation English Translation
រៀល riəl Riel
ដុល្លារ dolər Dollar
មុនដ្ឋាន mɔndɑːn Bank
អាកាស aːkaas ATM

Bills[edit | edit source]

In Central Khmer, bills are referred to as "រូប" (roob). Here are the words for different denominations of bills:

Central Khmer Pronunciation English Translation
រូបមួយ roob muəj One dollar bill
រូបពីរ roob pii Two dollar bill
រូបបី roob bei Three dollar bill
រូបបួន roob buən Four dollar bill
រូបប្រាំ roob pram Five dollar bill
រូបប្រាំមួយ roob pram muəj Ten dollar bill
រូបដប់ roob dab Twenty dollar bill
រូបសាមសិប roob saam saəp Fifty dollar bill
រូបរាំមួយ roob raam muəj One hundred dollar bill

Coins[edit | edit source]

In Central Khmer, coins are referred to as "បង្កង" (baŋkaŋ). Here are the words for different denominations of coins:

Central Khmer Pronunciation English Translation
បង្កងមួយ baŋkaŋ muəj One coin
បង្កងពីរ baŋkaŋ pii Two coins
បង្កងបី baŋkaŋ bei Three coins
បង្កងបួន baŋkaŋ buən Four coins
បង្កងប្រាំ baŋkaŋ pram Five coins
បង្កងប្រាំមួយ baŋkaŋ pram muəj Ten coins

Exchanging Money[edit | edit source]

When you need to exchange money, you will likely encounter certain words and phrases. Here are some essential vocabulary words related to exchanging money:

Central Khmer Pronunciation English Translation
កាត់ដេរ kaat der Exchange
អាចរកប្រាក់បានដំណើរការដ៏ល្អ aah rək prɑːkaəb dɑmnɨɨk daəl Get a good exchange rate
អាចដកប្រាក់បានត្រឹមត្រូវ aah daək prɑːkaəb daəl trəm truu Get the correct change
អាចរកប្រាក់បានភ្លាមៗ aah rək prɑːkaəb dɑəl pləəm pləəm Get various denominations

Cultural Insights[edit | edit source]

Understanding the cultural context surrounding money and currency in Central Khmer is essential for effective communication. Here are some cultural insights related to this topic:

1. Importance of Bargaining: In Central Khmer markets and certain stores, bargaining is a common practice. It is expected that customers negotiate the price, especially when dealing with street vendors or in local markets. Don't be afraid to negotiate and find a mutually agreeable price.

2. Respect for Currency: In Central Khmer culture, money is highly regarded and respected. It is considered impolite to throw or mishandle money. Treat currency with care and avoid any actions that may be seen as disrespectful.

3. Cash Dominance: While electronic payment methods are becoming more prevalent, cash is still the primary form of payment in Central Khmer. It is advisable to carry sufficient cash when traveling or engaging in financial transactions.

4. Exchanging Money: When exchanging money, it is essential to choose reputable exchange services or banks to ensure fair rates and avoid scams. Ask for recommendations from locals or trusted sources to find reliable exchange options.

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now it's time to practice what you have learned. Here are some exercises to reinforce your understanding of money and currency in Central Khmer:

Exercise 1: Vocabulary Matching Match the Central Khmer words with their English translations.

1. រៀល a. Dollar 2. ដុល្លារ b. ATM 3. មុនដ្ឋាន c. Riel 4. អាកាស d. Bank

Exercise 2: Role Play Imagine you are in a Central Khmer market. Practice a dialogue with a classmate or a language partner, simulating a conversation between a buyer and a seller. Use the vocabulary you have learned to discuss prices, exchange money, and negotiate.

Exercise 3: Currency Conversion Convert the following amounts from dollars to riel: a) $10 b) $25 c) $50

Solutions[edit | edit source]

Exercise 1: Vocabulary Matching 1. c. រៀល a. Dollar 2. b. ដុល្លារ b. ATM 3. d. មុនដ្ឋាន c. Riel 4. a. អាកាស d. Bank

Exercise 2: Role Play Dialogue examples will vary. Focus on using the vocabulary related to money and currency in your conversation.

Exercise 3: Currency Conversion a) ៛40,000 b) ៛100,000 c) ៛200,000

Congratulations on completing the exercises! You are now one step closer to mastering money and currency in Central Khmer.

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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