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Welcome to this exciting lesson on '''Question Words''' in Lao! Understanding how to ask questions is a fundamental part of mastering any language, and Lao is no exception. In this lesson, we will explore the essential question words that will enable you to seek information and engage in conversations with ease.


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As a beginner, you might find asking questions a bit daunting at first, but don't worry! By the end of this lesson, you will be equipped with the tools necessary to form questions in Lao confidently. We will dive into the vocabulary, pronunciation, and usage of these question words, along with plenty of examples to illustrate each point.
 
Here’s a quick outline of what we will cover:


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Lao Language is a tonal language with some interesting features that you may not meet before in the other languages. One of these features is the use of "Question Words." This lesson will introduce you to the concept of "Question Words," the importance of their use and their impact on Lao grammar.
=== What are Question Words? ===


== What are Question Words in Lao Language? ==
Question words, also known as interrogative words, are crucial for forming inquiries. They help us gather information, clarify points, or express curiosity about something. In Lao, question words often come at the beginning of a question and can change the tone of a conversation.


"Question Words" in Lao language are essential to form questions to ask, to gather information, or to confirm or deny a statement's validity. These question words are used to ask specific information and to show emphasis.
=== Common Question Words in Lao ===


Like most languages, Lao has a set of standard question words that are frequently used in daily life. As you continue your journey in learning Lao language, it's good to become more familiar with these terms and learn how to use them in context.  
Let’s get into the nitty-gritty! Below are some common question words you will encounter in Lao, along with their pronunciation and English translations.


The following table presents the most common question words in Lao, including their transliteration, meaning and several examples.
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! Lao !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| ໃຜ || phai || Who
 
|-
 
| ແນວໃດ || naew dai || What
 
|-
 
| ໃສ || sai || Where
 
|-
 
| ເວລາໃດ || wela dai || When
 
|-
 
| ເທີ່ໃດ || thee dai || Why
 
|-
 
| ເບີ່ງແນວໃດ || boeng naew dai || How
 
|-
 
| ເພາະໃດ || phao dai || For what reason
 
|-
 
| ແນວໃດແລະເທີ່ໃດ || naew dai lae thee dai || Which
 
|}
 
=== Usage of Question Words ===
 
Now that we have the question words, let’s explore how to use them in sentences. The structure typically involves placing the question word at the beginning of the sentence, followed by the subject and verb.
 
==== Examples of Using Question Words ====
 
Here are 20 examples to illustrate how to use these question words in different contexts:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
!Lao!!Pronunciation!!English Translation
 
! Lao !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| ໃຜ໐ກັບເຈົ້າ? || phai ok kap chao? || Who are you with?
 
|-
|-
|ເຈົ້າເຮົາແມ່ນແນ່ໃຈໃດ(My name is Nae, How are you?)||Chao-long-mae-nai-nae-nae-chai-dai||What is your name? (Lit. How is your name?)
 
| ແນວໃດແບບນັ້ນ? || naew dai baeb nan? || What kind is that?
 
|-
|-
|ເຈົ້າໄດ້ໃຫ້ແມ່ນເວັກນ້ອຍບໍ?(May I borrow your pen, please?)||Chao-long-dai-mah-ne-woke-now-y-bot?||Can I have (borrow) your pen?
 
| ໃສ່ອິດສະບັດແລະເພີ່ນສັດ? || sai oedisabat lae phen sat? || Where is the market and the animal?
 
|-
|-
|ໃຈຫວັງໄອທີ່ເຮົາຈະບໍ່ເຫັນທຳອິດໃດ?(How do I know if I pass the exam?)||Chai-waang-hai-tai-hor-long-cer-bo-mer-lor-dai?||How do I know if...
 
| ເວລາໃດສັງຟາທັງ? || wela dai sangfa thang? || When is the festival?
 
|-
|-
|ຕັ້ງແຕ່ໃດນີ້ບໍ່ແມ່ນແຜ່ນດີເດີມ?(When will your brother come back?)||Tung-tai-dai-ni-bo-pai-long-phaen-dai-dern-mor?||When will...
 
| ເທີ່ໃດເຮັດແລະຄໍາແນະນຳ? || thee dai het lae kham naenam? || Why is this happening?
 
|-
|-
|ເຈົ້າໄດ້ໃຫ້ข้าวไหม?(Would you give me rice?)||Chao-long-dai-mah-ne-kao-mai?||Would you give me...
 
| ເບີ່ງແນວໃດສິງ? || boeng naew dai sing? || How do you do this?
 
|-
|-
|ແຜ່ນດີເດີມຂ້ອຍເລີຍ(My brother returned last night)||Phaen-dai-dern-khao-neune-long-lye (Hong)-mai-tong?||When did...
 
| ເພາະໃດສັງສິລະລະດັບ? || phao dai sangsilaladat? || For what reason are you studying?
 
|-
 
| ແນວໃດແລະເທີ່ໃດທີ່ເມືອງ? || naew dai lae thee dai thee muang? || Which place in the city?
 
|-
 
| ໃຜຄື່ບິນ? || phai khue bin? || Who is flying?
 
|-
 
| ແນວໃດແລະຈິດສິລະລະດັບ? || naew dai lae jit silaladat? || What skills do you have?
 
|-
 
| ໃສ່ບໍ່ແລະສອຍ? || sai bo lae soy? || Where do you live?
 
|-
 
| ເວລາໃດສັງມະດິ? || wela dai sangmadhi? || When will you arrive?
 
|-
 
| ເທີ່ໃດຄວາມຈິງ? || thee dai khwam jing? || Why is it real?
 
|-
 
| ເບີ່ງແນວໃດສັງສິລະລະດັບ? || boeng naew dai sangsilaladat? || How do you express that?
 
|-
 
| ເພາະໃດສັງສິລະລະດັບ? || phao dai sangsilaladat? || For what reason are you teaching?
 
|-
 
| ແນວໃດແລະເທີ່ໃດສັນທິ? || naew dai lae thee dai santhi? || Which is the best location?
 
|-
 
| ໃຜສັງສິລະລະດັບ? || phai sangsilaladat? || Who is the best?
 
|-
 
| ແນວໃດແລະເທີ່ໃດສັງສິລະລະດັບ? || naew dai lae thee dai sangsilaladat? || What is the best way?
 
|-
 
| ໃສ່ຊັນຊັດ? || sai chan chad? || Where is the headquarters?
 
|}
|}


As you notice, some Lao question words are simple, like "ເຈົ້າ" (chao-long) which means "you," and others are more complex, like "ໃຈຫວັງໄອທີ່" (chai-waang-hai-tai), which means "how do I know if."
=== Practicing with Exercises ===


The list is not exhaustive, and some other question words' forms are also possible in Lao language. However, the ones we presented remain the most frequently used ones.
Now that we've had a thorough look at question words, it's time to put your knowledge into practice! Below are 10 exercises designed to reinforce what you've just learned.


The thorough comprehension and use of these words form an essential part of your learning journey while developing conversational and functional Lao language proficiency.
=== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks ===


== How to effectively use Questions Words in Lao Language ==
Complete the sentences by filling in the correct question word.


To effectively use question words in Lao language, it is important first to understand the context in which these words are used. Therefore, it is a good idea to have an understanding of basic grammar elements, such as sentence structure and verb conjugation, before diving into the use of question words.  
1. ______ ແລະຕະກົດ? (What)


Furthermore, it is important to familiarize yourself with the declension and conjugation rules of the question words themselves. Nonetheless, Lao question words do not have conjugations like verbs, which may ease the learning process to some extent.  
2. ______ ໃດສັດ? (Where)


Once you have memorized common phrases and begun to visualize how individual words fit into sentences, you'll be well on your path to utilizing question words effectively in Lao language.
3. ______ ແລະເທີ່ໃດ? (Which)


Generally, question words are used as follow:
4. ______ ໃຜແລະດົດ? (Who)


=== They introduce wh-questions ===
5. ______ ເວລາ? (When)


Wh-questions begin with question words such as:
=== Exercise 2: Matching Questions ===


* ເຈົ້າຫນີ້ (chao-ni) - who
Match the Lao question words with their English translations.
* ແກ່ນວ່າ (kaen-wai) - what
* ໃຈຫວັງໄອທີ່ (chai-waang-hai-tai) - how
* ແຜ່ນດີເດີມ (phaen-dai-dern) - when
* ເຮົາຄວນດາວອນນີ້ (kua-daw-orn-ni) - where
* ເຈົ້າຕິດຕາມແລະອັດຕາມວ່າ (chao-tit-tam-lae-ed-tam-wai) - why


These words, in combination with appropriate forms of verbs and sentence particles, can generate a wide range of questions. For example:
{| class="wikitable"


* ເຈົ້າຫນີ້ຈະເພີນຄືນມາບໍ່? (Chao-ni-jang-puen-kun-ma-boi?) - Would you bring me here?
! Lao !! English
* ແກ່ນວ່າຮັກຄວາມທີ່ເຈົ້າຖືກໄດ້? (Kaen-wai-huk-kua-tai-chao-thue-dai?) - What are you doing?
* ແຜ່ນດີເດີມຕາມແລະອັດຕາມວ່າເຈົ້າຈະເຂົ້າມາ? (Phaen-dai-dern-tam-lae-ed-tam-wai-chao-jang-ko-ma?) - When will you come?
* ໃຈຫວັງໄອທີ່ເຮົາຈະລີກບໍ່? (Chai-waang-hai-tai-kua-chao-lee-bor?) - How will I know?
* ເຮົາອາດຈະໄດ້ອາກອນທີ່ເກີຍ? (Kua-are-jang-dai-a-kon-tai-ko-y?) - Where can I get coffee?
* ເຈົ້າຕິດຕາມແລະອັດຕາມວ່າວ່າເຈົ້າເມື່ອຂອງການປະກັນຕາມເລກທີ່ລະບົບໄດ້ບໍ? (Chao-tit-tam-lae-ed-tam-wai-wai-wai-jang-mee-kong-nhai-tae-ta-lauk-dai-bo?) - Why does the computer show an error message?
=== They add emphasis to an answer ===


In Lao language, the same question words that begin wh-questions can also be used to add emphasis to an answer. When a question word follows a statement, it places emphasis on the statement's content, forcing the listener to think to provide more information. For example:
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* ຂໍ້ຄວາມເ
| ໃຜ || Who


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| ແນວໃດ || What
 
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| ໃສ || Where
 
|-
 
| ເວລາໃດ || When
 
|-
 
| ເທີ່ໃດ || Why
 
|}
 
=== Exercise 3: Sentence Creation ===
 
Use one question word to create a question about the following topics:
 
1. Your favorite food
 
2. Your friend’s name
 
3. Your favorite place to visit
 
=== Exercise 4: Translation Challenge ===
 
Translate the following questions into Lao:
 
1. Where are you going?
 
2. What do you like to eat?
 
3. Who is your best friend?
 
=== Exercise 5: Answer the Question ===
 
Respond to these questions in Lao:
 
1. ໃຜ໐ກັບເຈົ້າ? (Who are you with?)
 
2. ແນວໃດແບບນັ້ນ? (What kind of person are you?)
 
3. ເວລາໃດສັງຟາທັງ? (When is the festival?)
 
=== Solutions and Explanations ===
 
It’s essential to review your answers to solidify your understanding.
 
=== Solutions to Exercise 1 ===
 
1. ແນວໃດ
 
2. ໃສ
 
3. ແນວໃດ
 
4. ໃຜ
 
5. ເວລາ
 
=== Solutions to Exercise 2 ===
 
* ໃຜ: Who
 
* ແນວໃດ: What
 
* ໃສ: Where
 
* ເວລາໃດ: When
 
* ເທີ່ໃດ: Why
 
=== Solutions to Exercise 3 ===
 
(Sample responses)
 
1. ຂໍແຈ້ງບໍ່ສູນສິລະລະດັບເຮັດໄດ້.
 
2. ຂໍແຈ້ງບໍ່ສູນສິລະລະດັບເຮັດໄດ້.
 
3. ຂໍແຈ້ງບໍ່ສູນສິລະລະດັບເຮັດໄດ້.
 
=== Solutions to Exercise 4 ===
 
1. ໃສ່ເຈົ້າແລະສັງກັບແລະຕະກົດ?
 
2. ຂໍແຈ້ງບໍ່ສູນສິລະລະດັບເຮັດໄດ້.
 
3. ໃຜ໐ກັບເຈົ້າ?
 
=== Solutions to Exercise 5 ===
 
1. ຂໍແຈ້ງບໍ່ສູນສິລະລະດັບເຮັດໄດ້.
 
2. ຂໍແຈ້ງບໍ່ສູນສິລະລະດັບເຮັດໄດ້.
 
3. ຂໍແຈ້ງບໍ່ສູນສິລະລະດັບເຮັດໄດ້.
 
Congratulations on completing this lesson on question words in Lao! Continue to practice, and soon you will find yourself asking questions like a native speaker. Keep exploring the beautiful Lao language, and don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need assistance.
 
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==Sources==
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lao_grammar Lao grammar - Wikipedia]
* [https://bilingua.io/lao-language-confused-with-thai Lao Language - Why does it get confused with Thai? - Bilingua]
* [https://www.1stopasia.com/blog/lao-and-thai-same-same-but-not-really/ Lao and Thai - same, same but not really - Pulse of Asia]
 
 
 
==Other Lessons==
* [[Language/Lao/Grammar/Nouns|Nouns]]
* [[Language/Lao/Grammar/Personal-pronouns|Personal pronouns]]
* [[Language/Lao/Grammar/Comparatives|Comparatives]]
* [[Language/Lao/Grammar/Verb-to-be|Verb to be]]
* [[Language/Lao/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]]
* [[Language/Lao/Grammar/Negations|Negations]]
* [[Language/Lao/Grammar/Present-Tense|Present Tense]]
* [[Language/Lao/Grammar/Superlatives|Superlatives]]
* [[Language/Lao/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion|Give your Opinion]]
* [[Language/Lao/Grammar/Demonstrative-Pronouns|Demonstrative Pronouns]]
 
 




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Lao → Grammar → 0 to A1 Course → Question Words

Welcome to this exciting lesson on Question Words in Lao! Understanding how to ask questions is a fundamental part of mastering any language, and Lao is no exception. In this lesson, we will explore the essential question words that will enable you to seek information and engage in conversations with ease.

As a beginner, you might find asking questions a bit daunting at first, but don't worry! By the end of this lesson, you will be equipped with the tools necessary to form questions in Lao confidently. We will dive into the vocabulary, pronunciation, and usage of these question words, along with plenty of examples to illustrate each point.

Here’s a quick outline of what we will cover:

What are Question Words?[edit | edit source]

Question words, also known as interrogative words, are crucial for forming inquiries. They help us gather information, clarify points, or express curiosity about something. In Lao, question words often come at the beginning of a question and can change the tone of a conversation.

Common Question Words in Lao[edit | edit source]

Let’s get into the nitty-gritty! Below are some common question words you will encounter in Lao, along with their pronunciation and English translations.

Lao Pronunciation English
ໃຜ phai Who
ແນວໃດ naew dai What
ໃສ sai Where
ເວລາໃດ wela dai When
ເທີ່ໃດ thee dai Why
ເບີ່ງແນວໃດ boeng naew dai How
ເພາະໃດ phao dai For what reason
ແນວໃດແລະເທີ່ໃດ naew dai lae thee dai Which

Usage of Question Words[edit | edit source]

Now that we have the question words, let’s explore how to use them in sentences. The structure typically involves placing the question word at the beginning of the sentence, followed by the subject and verb.

Examples of Using Question Words[edit | edit source]

Here are 20 examples to illustrate how to use these question words in different contexts:

Lao Pronunciation English
ໃຜ໐ກັບເຈົ້າ? phai ok kap chao? Who are you with?
ແນວໃດແບບນັ້ນ? naew dai baeb nan? What kind is that?
ໃສ່ອິດສະບັດແລະເພີ່ນສັດ? sai oedisabat lae phen sat? Where is the market and the animal?
ເວລາໃດສັງຟາທັງ? wela dai sangfa thang? When is the festival?
ເທີ່ໃດເຮັດແລະຄໍາແນະນຳ? thee dai het lae kham naenam? Why is this happening?
ເບີ່ງແນວໃດສິງ? boeng naew dai sing? How do you do this?
ເພາະໃດສັງສິລະລະດັບ? phao dai sangsilaladat? For what reason are you studying?
ແນວໃດແລະເທີ່ໃດທີ່ເມືອງ? naew dai lae thee dai thee muang? Which place in the city?
ໃຜຄື່ບິນ? phai khue bin? Who is flying?
ແນວໃດແລະຈິດສິລະລະດັບ? naew dai lae jit silaladat? What skills do you have?
ໃສ່ບໍ່ແລະສອຍ? sai bo lae soy? Where do you live?
ເວລາໃດສັງມະດິ? wela dai sangmadhi? When will you arrive?
ເທີ່ໃດຄວາມຈິງ? thee dai khwam jing? Why is it real?
ເບີ່ງແນວໃດສັງສິລະລະດັບ? boeng naew dai sangsilaladat? How do you express that?
ເພາະໃດສັງສິລະລະດັບ? phao dai sangsilaladat? For what reason are you teaching?
ແນວໃດແລະເທີ່ໃດສັນທິ? naew dai lae thee dai santhi? Which is the best location?
ໃຜສັງສິລະລະດັບ? phai sangsilaladat? Who is the best?
ແນວໃດແລະເທີ່ໃດສັງສິລະລະດັບ? naew dai lae thee dai sangsilaladat? What is the best way?
ໃສ່ຊັນຊັດ? sai chan chad? Where is the headquarters?

Practicing with Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that we've had a thorough look at question words, it's time to put your knowledge into practice! Below are 10 exercises designed to reinforce what you've just learned.

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

Complete the sentences by filling in the correct question word.

1. ______ ແລະຕະກົດ? (What)

2. ______ ໃດສັດ? (Where)

3. ______ ແລະເທີ່ໃດ? (Which)

4. ______ ໃຜແລະດົດ? (Who)

5. ______ ເວລາ? (When)

Exercise 2: Matching Questions[edit | edit source]

Match the Lao question words with their English translations.

Lao English
ໃຜ Who
ແນວໃດ What
ໃສ Where
ເວລາໃດ When
ເທີ່ໃດ Why

Exercise 3: Sentence Creation[edit | edit source]

Use one question word to create a question about the following topics:

1. Your favorite food

2. Your friend’s name

3. Your favorite place to visit

Exercise 4: Translation Challenge[edit | edit source]

Translate the following questions into Lao:

1. Where are you going?

2. What do you like to eat?

3. Who is your best friend?

Exercise 5: Answer the Question[edit | edit source]

Respond to these questions in Lao:

1. ໃຜ໐ກັບເຈົ້າ? (Who are you with?)

2. ແນວໃດແບບນັ້ນ? (What kind of person are you?)

3. ເວລາໃດສັງຟາທັງ? (When is the festival?)

Solutions and Explanations[edit | edit source]

It’s essential to review your answers to solidify your understanding.

Solutions to Exercise 1[edit | edit source]

1. ແນວໃດ

2. ໃສ

3. ແນວໃດ

4. ໃຜ

5. ເວລາ

Solutions to Exercise 2[edit | edit source]

  • ໃຜ: Who
  • ແນວໃດ: What
  • ໃສ: Where
  • ເວລາໃດ: When
  • ເທີ່ໃດ: Why

Solutions to Exercise 3[edit | edit source]

(Sample responses)

1. ຂໍແຈ້ງບໍ່ສູນສິລະລະດັບເຮັດໄດ້.

2. ຂໍແຈ້ງບໍ່ສູນສິລະລະດັບເຮັດໄດ້.

3. ຂໍແຈ້ງບໍ່ສູນສິລະລະດັບເຮັດໄດ້.

Solutions to Exercise 4[edit | edit source]

1. ໃສ່ເຈົ້າແລະສັງກັບແລະຕະກົດ?

2. ຂໍແຈ້ງບໍ່ສູນສິລະລະດັບເຮັດໄດ້.

3. ໃຜ໐ກັບເຈົ້າ?

Solutions to Exercise 5[edit | edit source]

1. ຂໍແຈ້ງບໍ່ສູນສິລະລະດັບເຮັດໄດ້.

2. ຂໍແຈ້ງບໍ່ສູນສິລະລະດັບເຮັດໄດ້.

3. ຂໍແຈ້ງບໍ່ສູນສິລະລະດັບເຮັດໄດ້.

Congratulations on completing this lesson on question words in Lao! Continue to practice, and soon you will find yourself asking questions like a native speaker. Keep exploring the beautiful Lao language, and don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need assistance.

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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