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Welcome to our lesson on '''Telling Time in Lao'''! Understanding how to tell time is not just a practical skill; it’s a gateway to engaging in social interactions, planning your day, and fully enjoying your experience in Laos. Whether you're coordinating with friends, planning your sightseeing, or simply asking about the time, knowing how to express time in Lao will enrich your learning journey.
 
In this lesson, we'll cover the following topics:
 
* The basic vocabulary used for telling time
 
* Common phrases and expressions related to time
 
* Examples of how to construct sentences using time
 
* Practical exercises to reinforce your understanding
 
So, let’s dive right in!


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== Introduction ==
=== Basic Vocabulary for Telling Time ===
 
To start, let's familiarize ourselves with some essential vocabulary related to telling time. Here’s a simple table to help you get acquainted with the words we’ll be using.
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Lao !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| ແລະ || lǽ || and
 
|-
 
| ຊົ່ວໂມງ || sɔ́ʊmɔ́ŋ || hour
 
|-
 
| ນາທີ || nathí || minute
 
|-
 
| ສິນທີ || sinthí || second
 
|-
 
| ເຊົ້າ || sâo || morning
 
|-
 
| ບ່າຍ || bàai || afternoon
 
|-
 
| ແລງ || lɛ̄ng || evening
 
|-
 
| ຄ່ຳ || khâŋ || night
 
|-
 
| ເມືອງ || mɯ̄aŋ || clock
 
|-
 
| ແຕ່ງສົ່ງ || tɛ̂ng sǒŋ || set the time
 
|}
 
=== Telling Time in Lao ===
 
In Lao, telling time is straightforward once you grasp the basics. The structure is generally:


Welcome to the lesson on telling time in Lao! In this lesson, we will explore the vocabulary and expressions related to time in the Lao language. Being able to tell time is essential for daily life, and it will greatly enhance your ability to communicate and navigate the Lao-speaking world. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently ask for the time and understand common expressions related to time in Lao.
* '''Hour + ຊົ່ວໂມງ (sɔ́ʊmɔ́ŋ)''' + '''Minute + ນາທີ (nathí)'''


This lesson is part of the larger course titled "Complete 0 to A1 Lao Course". It is designed for complete beginners who want to learn Lao and reach the A1 level. The lesson assumes no prior knowledge of the Lao language and will guide you step by step through the process of learning how to tell time in Lao. So let's get started!
For example, if you want to say "It's 3 o'clock," you would say:


== Vocabulary ==
* '''ມັນແມ່ນ 3 ຊົ່ວໂມງ''' (man mɛ̂n 3 sɔ́ʊmɔ́ŋ)


Before we dive into the intricacies of telling time in Lao, let's first familiarize ourselves with the vocabulary related to time. Here are some essential words and phrases you need to know:
Let’s look at some examples in a table format:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Lao !! Pronunciation !! English
! Lao !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| ເວລາ || wela || time
 
| ມັນແມ່ນ 1 ຊົ່ວໂມງ || man mɛ̂n 1 sɔ́ʊmɔ́ŋ || It’s 1 o’clock
 
|-
|-
| ຄິດໄລ່ || kit lai || o'clock
 
| ມັນແມ່ນ 2 ຊົ່ວໂມງ 10 ນາທີ || man mɛ̂n 2 sɔ́ʊmɔ́ŋ 10 nathí || It’s 2 o’clock and 10 minutes
 
|-
|-
| ນາທີ || nathi || hour
 
| ມັນແມ່ນ 4 ຊົ່ວໂມງ 30 ນາທີ || man mɛ̂n 4 sɔ́ʊmɔ́ŋ 30 nathí || It’s 4 o’clock and 30 minutes
 
|-
|-
| ນາທີຊາດ || nathi saad || minute
 
| ມັນແມ່ນ 5 ຊົ່ວໂມງ 45 ນາທີ || man mɛ̂n 5 sɔ́ʊmɔ́ŋ 45 nathí || It’s 5 o’clock and 45 minutes
 
|-
|-
| ນາທີສິບ || nathi sip || second
 
| ມັນແມ່ນ 6 ຊົ່ວໂມງ 15 ນາທີ || man mɛ̂n 6 sɔ́ʊmɔ́ŋ 15 nathí || It’s 6 o’clock and 15 minutes
 
|}
 
=== Common Expressions Related to Time ===
 
Now, let’s explore some common expressions that you will frequently encounter when discussing time. Knowing these phrases will help you engage in conversations more naturally.
 
Here are some examples:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Lao !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
|-
| ຊາດ || saad || minute
 
| ອາທິດທີ່ແລ່ນເທົ່າໃດ? || aathít thī lɛ́n thāo dai? || What time does it run?
 
|-
|-
| ສິບ || sip || second
 
| ມັນແມ່ນເວລາສັ່ນສູງສຸດ || man mɛ̂n wélā sǎn sǔng sùt || It’s the highest time.
 
|-
|-
| ໂມງ || mong || clock
 
| ເວລາໃດສູງສຸດ? || wélā dai sǔng sùt? || What time is highest?
 
|-
|-
| ຊາດໂມງ || saad mong || clock
 
| ຂໍແຈ້ງເວລາຂອງເຈົ້າ || khǒǔ jɛ́ng wélā khǒŋ jèng || Please tell me your time.
 
|-
|-
| ນາທີບາດ || nathi bat || half hour
 
|-
| ລົດຈະໜັກສູງສຸດ || lót jà nàk sǔng sùt || The bus is very late.
| ນາທີສຸດ || nathi sut || quarter hour
 
|}
|}


It is important to remember these words as they will form the foundation of our lesson on telling time. Take your time to practice pronouncing each word correctly.
=== Important Notes about Telling Time ===
 
When expressing time, it’s important to be aware of the following notes:
 
* In spoken Lao, people often omit the word '''"ນາທີ" (nathí)''' when the minute is zero. For example, '''ມັນແມ່ນ 3 ຊົ່ວໂມງ''' (man mɛ̂n 3 sɔ́ʊmɔ́ŋ) is commonly used instead of saying '''ມັນແມ່ນ 3 ຊົ່ວໂມງ 0 ນາທີ'''.
 
* When asking for the time, you can simply say '''"ບໍ່ມີເວລາບໍ່?"''' (bɔ̄ mī wélā bɔ̄?), which means "Do you have the time?"
 
* In formal contexts, it's best to use the full expressions to show respect.


== Telling Time in Lao ==
=== Practice Exercises ===


Now that we have learned the essential vocabulary related to time, let's move on to the actual process of telling time in Lao. In Lao, the basic format for telling time is:
Now that you’re familiar with the vocabulary and structure for telling time, let’s reinforce your learning with some practice exercises.


[Hour] + [Minutes] + [Kit Lai]
==== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks ====


Let's break down each component and explore how to express them in Lao:
Fill in the blanks with the correct Lao words to complete the sentences.


=== Hours ===
1. ມັນແມ່ນ ___ 3 ຊົ່ວໂມງ.


To express the hours in Lao, we use the word "nathi" followed by the number corresponding to the hour. Here are some examples:
2. ມັນແມ່ນ ___ 4 ຊົ່ວໂມງ 15 ນາທີ.


* ນາທີເຈັດ || nathi chet || one o'clock
3. ຂໍແຈ້ງເວລາຂອງ ______.
* ນາທີສອງ || nathi song || two o'clock
* ນາທີສາມ || nathi sam || three o'clock
* ນາທີສີ່ || nathi si || four o'clock
* ນາທີຫ້າ || nathi ha || five o'clock
* ນາທີເຈັດຫົກ || nathi chet hok || six o'clock
* ນາທີສອງຫົກ || nathi song hok || seven o'clock
* ນາທີສາມຫົກ || nathi sam hok || eight o'clock
* ນາທີສີ່ຫົກ || nathi si hok || nine o'clock
* ນາທີຫ້າຫົກ || nathi ha hok || ten o'clock
* ນາທີເຈັດສິບ || nathi chet sip || eleven o'clock
* ນາທີສອງສິບ || nathi song sip || twelve o'clock


Note that the numbers in Lao are used to express the hours. If you haven't learned the numbers yet, don't worry! We will cover them in a separate lesson. For now, focus on familiarizing yourself with the structure and pronunciation of the expressions.
4. ສີ່ຊົ່ວໂມງ ____ ນາທີ.


=== Minutes ===
5. ມັນແມ່ນ 6 ຊົ່ວໂມງ ___ ນາທີ.


The minutes in Lao are expressed using the word "nathi saad" or simply "saad" followed by the number corresponding to the minutes. Here are some examples:
''Solutions:''


* ເຂົ້າວຽກສາມັນນາທີສາດ || khao wiang sam sip saad || It's ten minutes past three.
1. 0
* ເຂົ້າທ່ຽງນາທີສອງສາມ || khao thiang nathi song sam || It's twenty minutes to four.
* ເຂົ້າທ່ຽງນາທີສີ່ || khao thiang nathi si || It's twenty minutes past four.
* ເຂົ້າທ່ຽງນາທີຫ້າ || khao thiang nathi ha || It's twenty minutes past five.
* ເຂົ້າທ່ຽງນາທີເຈັດ || khao thiang nathi chet || It's twenty minutes past one.


As you can see, the minutes are expressed by combining the word "nathi saad" or "saad" with the corresponding number.
2. 30


=== Kit Lai (O'Clock) ===
3. ເຈົ້າ (jèng)


To indicate that it is a specific hour on the dot, we use the phrase "kit lai" in Lao, which is equivalent to saying "o'clock" in English. Here are some examples:
4. 45


* ນາທີເຈັດຄິດໄລ່ || nathi chet kit lai || It's one o'clock.
5. 15
* ນາທີສອງຄິດໄລ່ || nathi song kit lai || It's two o'clock.
* ນາທີສາມຄິດໄລ່ || nathi sam kit lai || It's three o'clock.
* ນາທີສີ່ຄິດໄລ່ || nathi si kit lai || It's four o'clock.
* ນາທີຫ້າຄິດໄລ່ || nathi ha kit lai || It's five o'clock.


Remember to always include "kit lai" when expressing a specific hour.
==== Exercise 2: Translate the Sentences ====


== Common Expressions ==
Translate the following sentences into Lao.


Now that we have learned how to tell time in Lao, let's explore some common expressions related to time that you might encounter in daily conversations. These expressions will help you understand and communicate effectively when discussing time in Lao.
1. It’s 7 o’clock.


=== Morning, Afternoon, Evening, and Night ===
2. What time is it?


In Lao, there are specific words to denote different parts of the day. Here are the words you need to know:
3. It’s 9 o’clock and 25 minutes.


* ພະຍາດ || phayad || morning
4. The bus is late.
* ສາມ || sam || afternoon
* ຕໍ່ເມືອງ || dto meuang || evening
* ກັນຍາ || kan ya || night


To express the time in relation to these parts of the day, you can simply add the corresponding word after the time expression. For example:
5. Please tell me the time.


* ນາທີເຈັດຄິດໄລ່ແລ້ວ || nathi chet kit lai laew || It's one o'clock now.
''Solutions:''
* ນາທີເຈັດຄິດໄລ່ພະຍາດ || nathi chet kit lai phayad || It's one o'clock in the morning.
* ນາທີເຈັດສອງສາມຄິດໄລ່ || nathi song kit lai sam || It's two o'clock in the afternoon.
* ນາທີເຈັດສອງສາມຕໍ່ເມືອງ || nathi song kit lai dto meuang || It's two o'clock in the evening.
* ນາທີເຈັດສອງສາມກັນຍາ || nathi song kit lai kan ya || It's two o'clock at night.


By adding these time expressions, you can specify the time in relation to different parts of the day.
1. ມັນແມ່ນ 7 ຊົ່ວໂມງ.


=== Half Past, Quarter Past, and Quarter To ===
2. ຂໍແຈ້ງເວລາຂອງເຈົ້າ?


In addition to expressing specific hours and minutes, Lao also has expressions for "half past," "quarter past," and "quarter to." Let's take a look at these expressions:
3. ມັນແມ່ນ 9 ຊົ່ວໂມງ 25 ນາທີ.


* ນາທີສາມເທົ່າສາດ || nathi sam theo saad || half past three
4. ລົດຈະໜັກ.
* ນາທີສາມສອງສາມເທົ່າ || nathi sam song sam theo saad || quarter past three
* ນາທີສາມສອງສາມເຂົ້າທ່ຽງ || nathi sam song sam khao thiang || quarter to four


These expressions allow you to indicate time more precisely, especially when the minutes are not on the hour.
5. ຂໍແຈ້ງເວລາ.


== Cultural Insights ==
==== Exercise 3: Answer the Questions ====


Time plays an important role in Lao culture, and there are a few cultural insights worth mentioning when it comes to telling time in Lao.
Answer the following questions in Lao.


Firstly, Lao people tend to have a more relaxed attitude towards time compared to Western cultures. It is common for appointments to be flexible and for meetings to start a bit later than scheduled. Punctuality is not always strictly adhered to, especially in more informal settings. However, it is still important to be respectful of others' time and make an effort to arrive on time for formal occasions.
1. What time do you wake up?


Secondly, Lao people often use the 12-hour clock system rather than the 24-hour system. This means that when telling time, Lao speakers typically use expressions like "one o'clock" instead of "13:00." However, the 24-hour system is also understood and used in certain situations, such as public transportation schedules and official documents.
2. What time do you go to bed?


Lastly, Lao people have their own traditional ways of measuring time. In rural areas, the position of the sun and natural landmarks are often used to estimate the time of day. For example, the length and direction of a shadow can indicate the approximate time. This traditional knowledge is still passed down through generations and is a testament to the resourcefulness and connection with nature that is deeply ingrained in Lao culture.
3. What time does school start?


== Practice Exercises ==
4. What time do you eat lunch?


Now it's time to practice what you have learned! Complete the following exercises to reinforce your understanding of telling time in Lao.
5. What time do you finish work?


Exercise 1: Translate the following sentences into Lao:
''Solutions:''


1. It's nine o'clock in the morning.
1. ຂໍແຈ້ງເວລາເຈົ້າຕື່ນ?
2. It's half past six in the evening.
3. It's ten minutes to twelve at night.
4. It's quarter past two in the afternoon.
5. It's twenty minutes past three in the morning.


Exercise 2: Translate the following sentences into English:
2. ມັນແມ່ນກະຈາຍຕອນໃດ.


1. ນາທີສາມສອງສາມເທົ່າສາດ.
3. ຂໍແຈ້ງເວລາຂອງໂຮງຮຽນ.
2. ເຂົ້າທ່ຽງນາທີຫ້າ.
3. ນາທີເຈັດສີ່ຄິດໄລ່.
4. ນາທີເຈັດສອງສາມນາທີສີ່.
5. ນາທີເຈັດຄິດໄລ່ແລ້ວ.


Exercise 3: Write the time in Lao for the following clock faces:
4. ແລງເວລາໃດສິນລົດ.


1. ![Clock 1: 4 o'clock](https://example.com/clock1.png)
5. ມັນແມ່ນສິນທີ.
2. ![Clock 2: 9 o'clock](https://example.com/clock2.png)
3. ![Clock 3: 2 o'clock](https://example.com/clock3.png)


== Solution ==
==== Exercise 4: Create Your Own Sentences ====


Exercise 1:
Try to create your own sentences telling the time. Use the structure you’ve learned!


1. ນາທີສີ່ຕໍ່ເມືອງ.
1. _______________
2. ນາທີສາມສອງສາມເທົ່າຕໍ່ເມືອງ.
3. ນາທີສາມນາທີສີ່ຫ້າທ່ຽງ.
4. ນາທີສອງສາມນາທີສາດ.
5. ນາທີສອງສາມຄິດໄລ່ນາທີສາດ.


Exercise 2:
2. _______________


1. It's quarter past three.
3. _______________
2. It's twenty minutes to six.
3. It's four o'clock in the afternoon.
4. It's two o'clock in the morning.
5. It's six o'clock at night.


Exercise 3:
4. _______________


1. ນາທີເຈັດສີ່.
5. _______________
2. ນາທີເຈັດສີ່ຕໍ່ເມືອງ.
3. ນາທີເຈັດສອງສາມ.


Congratulations on completing the exercises! You're well on your way to mastering the skill of telling time in Lao.
''Solutions: (Student's creations will vary)''


== Summary ==
==== Exercise 5: Matching Time Expressions ====


In this lesson, we have learned how to tell time in Lao and understand common expressions related to time. We explored the vocabulary necessary for expressing hours, minutes, and specific parts of the day. We also delved into cultural insights surrounding time in Lao and practiced our skills through various exercises.
Match the Lao phrases with their English meanings.


Remember to continue practicing and using these new expressions in your daily conversations to reinforce your learning. Understanding how to tell time will greatly enhance your ability to navigate the Lao-speaking world and communicate effectively with native speakers.
1. ເວລາໃດສູງສຸດ?


Keep up the great work and see you in the next lesson!
2. ມັນແມ່ນ 3 ຊົ່ວໂມງ
 
3. ເຂົ້າໃຈເວລາຂອງເຈົ້າ
 
4. ລົດຈະໜັກ
 
5. ຂໍແຈ້ງເວລາ
 
''Solutions:''
 
1 - c, 2 - a, 3 - e, 4 - b, 5 - d
 
==== Exercise 6: Time Conversion ====
 
Convert the following time from Lao to English.
 
1. ມັນແມ່ນ 8 ຊົ່ວໂມງ.
 
2. ມັນແມ່ນ 10 ຊົ່ວໂມງ 5 ນາທີ.
 
3. ມັນແມ່ນ 12 ຊົ່ວໂມງ 30 ນາທີ.
 
4. ມັນແມ່ນ 1 ຊົ່ວໂມງ 45 ນາທີ.
 
5. ມັນແມ່ນ 2 ຊົ່ວໂມງ 15 ນາທີ.
 
''Solutions:''
 
1. It’s 8 o’clock.
 
2. It’s 10 o’clock and 5 minutes.
 
3. It’s 12 o’clock and 30 minutes.
 
4. It’s 1 o’clock and 45 minutes.
 
5. It’s 2 o’clock and 15 minutes.
 
==== Exercise 7: Role Play ====
 
Pair up with a classmate and practice asking and telling the time in Lao. Use the phrases you’ve learned.
 
''Example dialogue:''
 
* A: ຂໍແຈ້ງເວລາຂອງເຈົ້າ?
 
* B: ມັນແມ່ນ 5 ຊົ່ວໂມງ.
 
==== Exercise 8: Listening Comprehension ====
 
Listen to the teacher say various times in Lao and write down what you hear.
 
''Solutions: (To be checked by the teacher)''
 
==== Exercise 9: Write a Short Paragraph ====
 
Write a short paragraph about your daily routine, including times.
 
''Solutions: (Student’s writing will vary)''
 
==== Exercise 10: Quiz Yourself ====
 
Create a quiz for yourself or with friends about telling time. Include questions and answers based on what you learned in this lesson.
 
''Solutions: (Student’s quiz will vary)''
 
Congratulations! You’ve made it through the lesson on telling time in Lao. Make sure to practice regularly so you feel comfortable using this vital skill in your conversations. Keep exploring, and soon you’ll be able to express yourself with confidence!


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Lao → Vocabulary → 0 to A1 Course → Telling Time

Welcome to our lesson on Telling Time in Lao! Understanding how to tell time is not just a practical skill; it’s a gateway to engaging in social interactions, planning your day, and fully enjoying your experience in Laos. Whether you're coordinating with friends, planning your sightseeing, or simply asking about the time, knowing how to express time in Lao will enrich your learning journey.

In this lesson, we'll cover the following topics:

  • The basic vocabulary used for telling time
  • Common phrases and expressions related to time
  • Examples of how to construct sentences using time
  • Practical exercises to reinforce your understanding

So, let’s dive right in!

Basic Vocabulary for Telling Time[edit | edit source]

To start, let's familiarize ourselves with some essential vocabulary related to telling time. Here’s a simple table to help you get acquainted with the words we’ll be using.

Lao Pronunciation English
ແລະ lǽ and
ຊົ່ວໂມງ sɔ́ʊmɔ́ŋ hour
ນາທີ nathí minute
ສິນທີ sinthí second
ເຊົ້າ sâo morning
ບ່າຍ bàai afternoon
ແລງ lɛ̄ng evening
ຄ່ຳ khâŋ night
ເມືອງ mɯ̄aŋ clock
ແຕ່ງສົ່ງ tɛ̂ng sǒŋ set the time

Telling Time in Lao[edit | edit source]

In Lao, telling time is straightforward once you grasp the basics. The structure is generally:

  • Hour + ຊົ່ວໂມງ (sɔ́ʊmɔ́ŋ) + Minute + ນາທີ (nathí)

For example, if you want to say "It's 3 o'clock," you would say:

  • ມັນແມ່ນ 3 ຊົ່ວໂມງ (man mɛ̂n 3 sɔ́ʊmɔ́ŋ)

Let’s look at some examples in a table format:

Lao Pronunciation English
ມັນແມ່ນ 1 ຊົ່ວໂມງ man mɛ̂n 1 sɔ́ʊmɔ́ŋ It’s 1 o’clock
ມັນແມ່ນ 2 ຊົ່ວໂມງ 10 ນາທີ man mɛ̂n 2 sɔ́ʊmɔ́ŋ 10 nathí It’s 2 o’clock and 10 minutes
ມັນແມ່ນ 4 ຊົ່ວໂມງ 30 ນາທີ man mɛ̂n 4 sɔ́ʊmɔ́ŋ 30 nathí It’s 4 o’clock and 30 minutes
ມັນແມ່ນ 5 ຊົ່ວໂມງ 45 ນາທີ man mɛ̂n 5 sɔ́ʊmɔ́ŋ 45 nathí It’s 5 o’clock and 45 minutes
ມັນແມ່ນ 6 ຊົ່ວໂມງ 15 ນາທີ man mɛ̂n 6 sɔ́ʊmɔ́ŋ 15 nathí It’s 6 o’clock and 15 minutes

Common Expressions Related to Time[edit | edit source]

Now, let’s explore some common expressions that you will frequently encounter when discussing time. Knowing these phrases will help you engage in conversations more naturally.

Here are some examples:

Lao Pronunciation English
ອາທິດທີ່ແລ່ນເທົ່າໃດ? aathít thī lɛ́n thāo dai? What time does it run?
ມັນແມ່ນເວລາສັ່ນສູງສຸດ man mɛ̂n wélā sǎn sǔng sùt It’s the highest time.
ເວລາໃດສູງສຸດ? wélā dai sǔng sùt? What time is highest?
ຂໍແຈ້ງເວລາຂອງເຈົ້າ khǒǔ jɛ́ng wélā khǒŋ jèng Please tell me your time.
ລົດຈະໜັກສູງສຸດ lót jà nàk sǔng sùt The bus is very late.

Important Notes about Telling Time[edit | edit source]

When expressing time, it’s important to be aware of the following notes:

  • In spoken Lao, people often omit the word "ນາທີ" (nathí) when the minute is zero. For example, ມັນແມ່ນ 3 ຊົ່ວໂມງ (man mɛ̂n 3 sɔ́ʊmɔ́ŋ) is commonly used instead of saying ມັນແມ່ນ 3 ຊົ່ວໂມງ 0 ນາທີ.
  • When asking for the time, you can simply say "ບໍ່ມີເວລາບໍ່?" (bɔ̄ mī wélā bɔ̄?), which means "Do you have the time?"
  • In formal contexts, it's best to use the full expressions to show respect.

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that you’re familiar with the vocabulary and structure for telling time, let’s reinforce your learning with some practice exercises.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Fill in the blanks with the correct Lao words to complete the sentences.

1. ມັນແມ່ນ ___ 3 ຊົ່ວໂມງ.

2. ມັນແມ່ນ ___ 4 ຊົ່ວໂມງ 15 ນາທີ.

3. ຂໍແຈ້ງເວລາຂອງ ______.

4. ສີ່ຊົ່ວໂມງ ____ ນາທີ.

5. ມັນແມ່ນ 6 ຊົ່ວໂມງ ___ ນາທີ.

Solutions:

1. 0

2. 30

3. ເຈົ້າ (jèng)

4. 45

5. 15

Exercise 2: Translate the Sentences[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences into Lao.

1. It’s 7 o’clock.

2. What time is it?

3. It’s 9 o’clock and 25 minutes.

4. The bus is late.

5. Please tell me the time.

Solutions:

1. ມັນແມ່ນ 7 ຊົ່ວໂມງ.

2. ຂໍແຈ້ງເວລາຂອງເຈົ້າ?

3. ມັນແມ່ນ 9 ຊົ່ວໂມງ 25 ນາທີ.

4. ລົດຈະໜັກ.

5. ຂໍແຈ້ງເວລາ.

Exercise 3: Answer the Questions[edit | edit source]

Answer the following questions in Lao.

1. What time do you wake up?

2. What time do you go to bed?

3. What time does school start?

4. What time do you eat lunch?

5. What time do you finish work?

Solutions:

1. ຂໍແຈ້ງເວລາເຈົ້າຕື່ນ?

2. ມັນແມ່ນກະຈາຍຕອນໃດ.

3. ຂໍແຈ້ງເວລາຂອງໂຮງຮຽນ.

4. ແລງເວລາໃດສິນລົດ.

5. ມັນແມ່ນສິນທີ.

Exercise 4: Create Your Own Sentences[edit | edit source]

Try to create your own sentences telling the time. Use the structure you’ve learned!

1. _______________

2. _______________

3. _______________

4. _______________

5. _______________

Solutions: (Student's creations will vary)

Exercise 5: Matching Time Expressions[edit | edit source]

Match the Lao phrases with their English meanings.

1. ເວລາໃດສູງສຸດ?

2. ມັນແມ່ນ 3 ຊົ່ວໂມງ

3. ເຂົ້າໃຈເວລາຂອງເຈົ້າ

4. ລົດຈະໜັກ

5. ຂໍແຈ້ງເວລາ

Solutions:

1 - c, 2 - a, 3 - e, 4 - b, 5 - d

Exercise 6: Time Conversion[edit | edit source]

Convert the following time from Lao to English.

1. ມັນແມ່ນ 8 ຊົ່ວໂມງ.

2. ມັນແມ່ນ 10 ຊົ່ວໂມງ 5 ນາທີ.

3. ມັນແມ່ນ 12 ຊົ່ວໂມງ 30 ນາທີ.

4. ມັນແມ່ນ 1 ຊົ່ວໂມງ 45 ນາທີ.

5. ມັນແມ່ນ 2 ຊົ່ວໂມງ 15 ນາທີ.

Solutions:

1. It’s 8 o’clock.

2. It’s 10 o’clock and 5 minutes.

3. It’s 12 o’clock and 30 minutes.

4. It’s 1 o’clock and 45 minutes.

5. It’s 2 o’clock and 15 minutes.

Exercise 7: Role Play[edit | edit source]

Pair up with a classmate and practice asking and telling the time in Lao. Use the phrases you’ve learned.

Example dialogue:

  • A: ຂໍແຈ້ງເວລາຂອງເຈົ້າ?
  • B: ມັນແມ່ນ 5 ຊົ່ວໂມງ.

Exercise 8: Listening Comprehension[edit | edit source]

Listen to the teacher say various times in Lao and write down what you hear.

Solutions: (To be checked by the teacher)

Exercise 9: Write a Short Paragraph[edit | edit source]

Write a short paragraph about your daily routine, including times.

Solutions: (Student’s writing will vary)

Exercise 10: Quiz Yourself[edit | edit source]

Create a quiz for yourself or with friends about telling time. Include questions and answers based on what you learned in this lesson.

Solutions: (Student’s quiz will vary)

Congratulations! You’ve made it through the lesson on telling time in Lao. Make sure to practice regularly so you feel comfortable using this vital skill in your conversations. Keep exploring, and soon you’ll be able to express yourself with confidence!

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


Greetings and Introductions


Pronouns and Verb to be


Numbers and Time


Nouns and Plurals


Family and Relationships


Adjectives and Adverbs


Food and Drinks


Lao Customs and Etiquette


Questions and Negations


Travel and Transportation


Prepositions and Conjunctions


Shopping and Money


Lao Food and Dining


Tenses and Verb Conjugation


Weather and Seasons


Comparatives and Superlatives


Hobbies and Interests


Lao Music and Arts

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