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Welcome to your next step in learning the beautiful Lao language! In this lesson, we will dive into the fascinating world of the '''past tense'''. Understanding how to express actions that have already taken place is essential for effective communication. Whether you’re sharing stories from your day or discussing past events, mastering the past tense will greatly enhance your conversational skills and make you sound more fluent.
In Lao, the past tense can be a bit different from what you might expect if you’re coming from an English background. Instead of complicated conjugations, Lao often relies on context or specific words to indicate that an action has occurred in the past. This simplicity is a wonderful aspect of the language that can make learning more enjoyable!
Throughout this lesson, we will cover:
* The structure of the past tense in Lao.
* Regular and irregular verbs and how they function in the past tense.
* Practical examples to illustrate these concepts.
* Exercises for practice with detailed solutions.
Let’s get started!


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== Introduction ==
=== Understanding the Past Tense in Lao ===


In this lesson, we will delve into the intricacies of the past tense in the Lao language. The past tense is a vital aspect of language learning as it allows us to communicate about actions or events that have already taken place. Understanding how to form and use the past tense correctly will greatly enhance your ability to express yourself in Lao and engage in meaningful conversations.
The past tense in Lao is primarily indicated by the use of specific particles and context rather than through verb conjugation. This makes it relatively straightforward compared to many other languages. The most common particle used to denote the past tense is '''ແລ້ວ''' (''læo''), which can be translated as "already" in English.


Throughout this lesson, we will explore the various aspects of the past tense in Lao, including the formation of regular and irregular verbs, as well as the different ways to express past actions or events. We will provide numerous examples and exercises to help reinforce your understanding and application of the past tense. Additionally, we will incorporate cultural information and interesting facts about Lao language and culture to make the learning experience more engaging and memorable.
When forming sentences in the past tense, you can simply add this particle after the verb. For example:


== Forming the Past Tense ==
* I ate (already): ''ຂໍ່ກິນແລ້ວ'' (''khony kin læo'').


To form the past tense in Lao, we generally add a specific marker to the verb. The marker "ແລ້ວ" (lǣw) is commonly used to indicate the past tense. Let's look at some examples:
This structure allows you to build a variety of sentences without memorizing extensive verb conjugation rules.
 
=== Regular Verbs ===
 
Regular verbs in Lao follow a predictable pattern when forming the past tense. Here’s how it works:
 
1. Take the base form of the verb.
 
2. Add the particle '''ແລ້ວ''' (''læo'') to indicate it’s in the past tense.
 
Here are some examples of regular verbs in the past tense:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Lao !! Pronunciation !! English
! Lao !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| ຂອບ || khǭp || to eat
 
| ຂຽນແລ້ວ || khǐan læo || wrote
 
|-
|-
| ຂອບແລ້ວ || khǭp lǣw || ate
 
| ກິນແລ້ວ || kin læo || ate
 
|-
|-
| ພັກ || phāk || to study
 
| ອີກແລ້ວ || iik læo || jumped
 
|-
|-
| ພັກແລ້ວ || phāk lǣw || studied
 
| ຍ່ານແລ້ວ || yâan læo || walked
 
|-
|-
| ຍັງ || nyǭng || to go
 
|-
| ຮຽນແລ້ວ || hǐan læo || studied
| ຍັງແລ້ວ || nyǭng lǣw || went
 
|}
|}


As you can see from the examples above, adding "ແລ້ວ" (lǣw) after the verb indicates that the action or event happened in the past. It is important to note that the pronunciation of the verb may change slightly when the past tense marker is added. Practice saying these examples aloud to familiarize yourself with the sound changes.
=== Irregular Verbs ===


== Regular Verbs in the Past Tense ==
Like many languages, Lao has a few irregular verbs that change form in unique ways. However, even with these verbs, the past tense is still formed by adding '''ແລ້ວ''' (''læo''). Here are some common irregular verbs in the past tense:


Regular verbs in Lao follow a consistent pattern when forming the past tense. To form the past tense of regular verbs, we take the root form of the verb and add the past tense marker "ແລ້ວ" (lǣw). Let's look at some examples:
{| class="wikitable"


=== Example 1 ===
{| class="wikitable"
! Lao !! Pronunciation !! English
! Lao !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| ບໍ່ຮູ້ແລ້ວ || bɔ̄ hǔ læo || didn't know
|-
|-
| ດີ || dī || to see
 
| ສຽງແລ້ວ || siang læo || sang
 
|-
|-
| ດີແລ້ວ || dī lǣw || saw
|}


In this example, the root form of the verb "to see" is "ດີ" (dī). By adding the past tense marker "ແລ້ວ" (lǣw), we get the past tense form "ດີແລ້ວ" (dī lǣw), which means "saw."
| ສະຖິຕໍ່ແລ້ວ || sathitɔ̀ læo || went


=== Example 2 ===
{| class="wikitable"
! Lao !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| ຄິດ || kǐt || to write
 
| ຜ່ານແລ້ວ || phāan læo || passed
 
|-
|-
| ຄິດແລ້ວ || kǐt lǣw || wrote
 
| ລົງແລ້ວ || long læo || descended
 
|}
|}


Similarly, in this example, the root form of the verb "to write" is "ຄິດ" (kǐt). Adding the past tense marker "ແລ້ວ" (lǣw) gives us the past tense form "ຄິດແລ້ວ" (kǐt lǣw), which means "wrote."
=== Examples of Past Tense in Context ===
 
Now that we have a grasp of how to form the past tense with both regular and irregular verbs, let’s look at some complete sentences to see how these structures come together in real-life scenarios.
 
1. I wrote a letter yesterday.
 
* ''ຂໍ່ຂຽນຈົບສະບັດແລ້ວ'' (''khony khǐan chôp sabàd læo'').
 
2. They ate dinner last night.
 
* ''ເຂົ້າກິນແລ້ວໃນຄືນທີ່ຜ່ານມາ'' (''khâo kin læo nai khǔn thîi phāan mā'').
 
3. She sang beautifully at the festival.
 
* ''ເພງແລ້ວສັດສະບັດໃນງານບົດ'' (''phêng læo sàt sàbàd nai ngān bòt'').
 
4. We walked in the park yesterday.
 
* ''ພວກເຮົາຍ່ານແລ້ວໃນສວນ'' (''phuāk hāo yâan læo nai suān'').
 
5. He studied for the exam last week.
 
* ''ລະເວົ້າແລ້ວໃນສະຖິຕິບອດ'' (''lǎ vāo læo nai sàthit bòt'').
 
6. They jumped over the fence.
 
* ''ເຂົ້າອີກແລ້ວຂໍ່ຄັງ'' (''khâo iik læo khǒng khāng'').
 
7. I passed my friend on the street.
 
* ''ຂໍ່ຜ່ານແລ້ວເພື່ອນສະຖິດ'' (''khony phāan læo phǐen sathit'').
 
8. She didn't know the answer.
 
* ''ເຂອງບໍ່ຮູ້ແລ້ວຄຳຕອບ'' (''khǭng bɔ̄ hǔ læo khām tɔ̀p'').
 
9. We descended the mountain early in the morning.
 
* ''ພວກເຮົາລົງແລ້ວພະຄິດໃນເຊົ້າ'' (''phuāk hāo long læo phā kít nai sǎo'').
 
10. He made a delicious meal yesterday.
 
* ''ລູບແລ້ວອາຫາດສິນສົດ'' (''lūb læo āhā sǐn sǒt'').
 
=== Practice Exercises ===
 
Now it’s time to practice what you’ve learned! Below are some exercises designed to help reinforce your understanding of the past tense in Lao.
 
==== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blank ====
 
Fill in the blanks with the correct past tense form of the given verb.
 
1. ຂໍ່ (to write) __________ (ຂຽນແລ້ວ).
 
2. ກິນ (to eat) __________ (ກິນແລ້ວ).
 
3. ສຽງ (to sing) __________ (ສຽງແລ້ວ).
 
4. ຍ່ານ (to walk) __________ (ຍ່ານແລ້ວ).
 
5. ຮຽນ (to study) __________ (ຮຽນແລ້ວ).
 
==== Exercise 2: Create Sentences ====
 
Create complete sentences using the following verbs in the past tense.
 
1. ສຽງ (to sing)
 
2. ກິນ (to eat)
 
3. ຈິງ (to tell)
 
4. ຄິດ (to think)
 
5. ຂຽນ (to write)
 
==== Exercise 3: Translation Practice ====
 
Translate the following sentences into Lao.
 
1. They walked to the market yesterday.
 
2. I didn’t know about the meeting.
 
3. She made a beautiful painting last week.
 
4. We ate at the restaurant last night.
 
5. He passed the exam.


It is important to note that the past tense marker "ແລ້ວ" (lǣw) is added directly after the root form of the verb, without any changes to the root form itself.
==== Exercise 4: Identify the Verb Tense ====


== Irregular Verbs in the Past Tense ==
Read the sentences and identify whether they are in the past tense or not.


While regular verbs follow a predictable pattern in the past tense, there are certain verbs in Lao that are irregular and do not follow the usual rules. These irregular verbs have unique forms in the past tense that must be memorized. Let's explore some examples:
1. ຂໍ່ຂຽນຈົບສະບັດ.


=== Example 1 ===
2. ລົງແລ້ວສຳນົດ.
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Lao !! Pronunciation !! English
3. ຂໍ່ອີກແລ້ວຈາກສວນ.
|-
 
| ມາ || mā || to come
4. ນ່າລັກແລ້ວໃນງານ.
|-
 
| ມາມາ || mā mā || came
5. ເຂົ້າກິນແລ້ວປະສົບ.
|}
 
==== Exercise 5: Matching Exercise ====
 
Match the verbs in the left column with their past tense forms in the right column.
 
| Column A | Column B |
 
| - | - |
 
| ກິນ | ຂຽນແລ້ວ |
 
| ສຽງ | ກິນແລ້ວ |
 
| ຂຽນ | ສຽງແລ້ວ |
 
| ຮຽນ | ຮຽນແລ້ວ |
 
| ຍ່ານ | ຍ່ານແລ້ວ |
 
=== Solutions to Exercises ===
 
Here are the solutions to the exercises above for your reference.
 
==== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blank ====
 
1. ຂຽນແລ້ວ (''khǐan læo'')
 
2. ກິນແລ້ວ (''kin læo'')
 
3. ສຽງແລ້ວ (''siang læo'')
 
4. ຍ່ານແລ້ວ (''yâan læo'')
 
5. ຮຽນແລ້ວ (''hǐan læo'')
 
==== Exercise 2: Create Sentences ====
 
1. ສຽງແລ້ວໃນງານ.
 
* ''Siang læo nai ngān.'' (Sang beautifully at the festival.)
 
2. ກິນແລ້ວໃນຄືນ.
 
* ''Kin læo nai khǔn.'' (Ate dinner last night.)
 
3. ຈິງແລ້ວໃນທີ່ກະດຸນ.
 
* ''Jing læo nai thí kadun.'' (Told the truth at the meeting.)
 
4. ຄິດແລ້ວສໍາຄັນ.
 
* ''Khit læo sǎmkhān.'' (Thought deeply about it.)
 
5. ຂຽນແລ້ວໃນສະບັດ.
 
* ''Khǐan læo nai sabàd.'' (Wrote a letter.)
 
==== Exercise 3: Translation Practice ====
 
1. ເຂົ້າຍ່ານແລ້ວໃນຕະຫລາດ.


In this example, the verb "to come" is irregular in the past tense. The past tense form of "ມາ" (mā) is "ມາມາ" (mā mā), which means "came."
2. ຂໍ່ບໍ່ຮູ້ແລ້ວກ່ຽວກັບກອງ.


=== Example 2 ===
3. ລູບແລ້ວສິນສົດສັດສະບັດ.
{| class="wikitable"
! Lao !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| ກຣະ || kra || to go
|-
| ກຣະໄດ້ || kra dai || went
|}


Similarly, the verb "to go" has an irregular past tense form. The past tense form of "ກຣະ" (kra) is "ກຣະໄດ້" (kra dai), which means "went."
4. ພວກເຮົາກິນແລ້ວທີ່ສະຖິດ.


As you can see, irregular verbs in the past tense have unique forms that do not follow the regular pattern of adding the past tense marker "ແລ້ວ" (lǣw). It is essential to familiarize yourself with these irregular forms through practice and repetition.
5. ລົງແລ້ວອະດີດ.


== Using the Past Tense ==
==== Exercise 4: Identify the Verb Tense ====


Now that we have learned how to form the past tense in Lao, let's explore some common ways to use it in sentences. The past tense is typically used to talk about actions or events that have already happened in the past. Here are some examples:
1. Past Tense


=== Example 1 ===
2. Past Tense
- ຂ້ອຍໂດຍກອບແລ້ວ. (Khǭp lǣw.)
- I ate.


In this example, we use the past tense form "ໂດຍກອບແລ້ວ" (lǣw) to indicate that the action of eating has already taken place in the past. The sentence translates to "I ate."
3. Past Tense


=== Example 2 ===
4. Not Past Tense
- ພັກແລ້ວຈະຮຽນ. (Phāk lǣw jā hǭn.)
- I studied yesterday.


Here, we use the past tense form "ແລ້ວ" (lǣw) to indicate that the action of studying has already happened in the past. The addition of the word "ຈະ" (jā) before the verb "ຮຽນ" (hǭn) indicates that the action happened yesterday. The sentence translates to "I studied yesterday."
5. Past Tense


== Cultural Insights ==
==== Exercise 5: Matching Exercise ====


In Lao culture, storytelling plays a significant role in preserving traditions and passing down knowledge from one generation to another. The past tense is often used in storytelling to recount historical events, folktales, and personal experiences. By understanding the past tense in Lao, you gain access to a rich tapestry of cultural narratives and anecdotes.
| Column A | Column B |


Lao culture also places great importance on respect and humility. When discussing past actions or events, it is common for Lao people to use polite and modest language to show respect to others. This cultural nuance can be observed in the choice of words and tone when using the past tense in various social contexts.
| - | - |


== Exercises ==
| ກິນ | ກິນແລ້ວ |


Now, let's put your knowledge of the past tense in Lao to the test with some exercises. Translate the following sentences into Lao using the past tense:
| ສຽງ | ສຽງແລ້ວ |


1. I visited my grandparents.
| ຂຽນ | ຂຽນແລ້ວ |
2. They cooked delicious food.
3. We watched a movie last night.
4. She read an interesting book.
5. Did you see the sunset?


Solutions:
| ຮຽນ | ຮຽນແລ້ວ |
1. ຂ້ອຍໄດ້ເບົາປະສົບລາດຂອງຂ້ອຍ. (Khǭp dai bǭ̄ sǭ̄p lāt khǭng khǭp.)
2. ເພື່ອລົງສຽບອາຫານເຂົ້າຫນ້າດີ. (Phē lǭng sǭ̄p āhān khǭ̄n nā dī.)
3. ພັກແລ້ວຈະເບິ່ງໄປຕົວເມືອງມືເວລານີ້. (Phāk lǣw jā bīng pǭi tūa melǭng mǭ̄ wēlā nī.)
4. ເຈົ້າເອື້ອຍເອົາປື້ມສຽບເກັບປື້ມທີ່ສາດ. (Chǭ̄i ēiǭ dai ēhǭp pǭm sǭ̄p kǭp pǭm tī sād.)
5. ທ່ານເບິ່ງຕົວເມືອງໄດ້ບໍ່? (Thān bīng tūa melǭng dai bǭ̄?)


== Conclusion ==
| ຍ່ານ | ຍ່ານແລ້ວ |


Congratulations! You have successfully completed the lesson on the past tense in Lao. You have learned how to form and use the past tense with both regular and irregular verbs. Remember to practice using the past tense in various contexts to reinforce your understanding and improve your fluency in Lao. Keep exploring the cultural insights and interesting facts about Lao language and culture to deepen your appreciation for this beautiful language. Well done!
Congratulations on completing this lesson on the past tense in Lao! Remember, practice makes perfect, so take the time to use these structures in your conversations. Keep an eye out for the next lesson, where we’ll explore more about the weather and seasons. Happy learning!


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Lao → Grammar → 0 to A1 Course → Past Tense

Welcome to your next step in learning the beautiful Lao language! In this lesson, we will dive into the fascinating world of the past tense. Understanding how to express actions that have already taken place is essential for effective communication. Whether you’re sharing stories from your day or discussing past events, mastering the past tense will greatly enhance your conversational skills and make you sound more fluent.

In Lao, the past tense can be a bit different from what you might expect if you’re coming from an English background. Instead of complicated conjugations, Lao often relies on context or specific words to indicate that an action has occurred in the past. This simplicity is a wonderful aspect of the language that can make learning more enjoyable!

Throughout this lesson, we will cover:

  • The structure of the past tense in Lao.
  • Regular and irregular verbs and how they function in the past tense.
  • Practical examples to illustrate these concepts.
  • Exercises for practice with detailed solutions.

Let’s get started!

Understanding the Past Tense in Lao[edit | edit source]

The past tense in Lao is primarily indicated by the use of specific particles and context rather than through verb conjugation. This makes it relatively straightforward compared to many other languages. The most common particle used to denote the past tense is ແລ້ວ (læo), which can be translated as "already" in English.

When forming sentences in the past tense, you can simply add this particle after the verb. For example:

  • I ate (already): ຂໍ່ກິນແລ້ວ (khony kin læo).

This structure allows you to build a variety of sentences without memorizing extensive verb conjugation rules.

Regular Verbs[edit | edit source]

Regular verbs in Lao follow a predictable pattern when forming the past tense. Here’s how it works:

1. Take the base form of the verb.

2. Add the particle ແລ້ວ (læo) to indicate it’s in the past tense.

Here are some examples of regular verbs in the past tense:

Lao Pronunciation English
ຂຽນແລ້ວ khǐan læo wrote
ກິນແລ້ວ kin læo ate
ອີກແລ້ວ iik læo jumped
ຍ່ານແລ້ວ yâan læo walked
ຮຽນແລ້ວ hǐan læo studied

Irregular Verbs[edit | edit source]

Like many languages, Lao has a few irregular verbs that change form in unique ways. However, even with these verbs, the past tense is still formed by adding ແລ້ວ (læo). Here are some common irregular verbs in the past tense:

Lao Pronunciation English
ບໍ່ຮູ້ແລ້ວ bɔ̄ hǔ læo didn't know
ສຽງແລ້ວ siang læo sang
ສະຖິຕໍ່ແລ້ວ sathitɔ̀ læo went
ຜ່ານແລ້ວ phāan læo passed
ລົງແລ້ວ long læo descended

Examples of Past Tense in Context[edit | edit source]

Now that we have a grasp of how to form the past tense with both regular and irregular verbs, let’s look at some complete sentences to see how these structures come together in real-life scenarios.

1. I wrote a letter yesterday.

  • ຂໍ່ຂຽນຈົບສະບັດແລ້ວ (khony khǐan chôp sabàd læo).

2. They ate dinner last night.

  • ເຂົ້າກິນແລ້ວໃນຄືນທີ່ຜ່ານມາ (khâo kin læo nai khǔn thîi phāan mā).

3. She sang beautifully at the festival.

  • ເພງແລ້ວສັດສະບັດໃນງານບົດ (phêng læo sàt sàbàd nai ngān bòt).

4. We walked in the park yesterday.

  • ພວກເຮົາຍ່ານແລ້ວໃນສວນ (phuāk hāo yâan læo nai suān).

5. He studied for the exam last week.

  • ລະເວົ້າແລ້ວໃນສະຖິຕິບອດ (lǎ vāo læo nai sàthit bòt).

6. They jumped over the fence.

  • ເຂົ້າອີກແລ້ວຂໍ່ຄັງ (khâo iik læo khǒng khāng).

7. I passed my friend on the street.

  • ຂໍ່ຜ່ານແລ້ວເພື່ອນສະຖິດ (khony phāan læo phǐen sathit).

8. She didn't know the answer.

  • ເຂອງບໍ່ຮູ້ແລ້ວຄຳຕອບ (khǭng bɔ̄ hǔ læo khām tɔ̀p).

9. We descended the mountain early in the morning.

  • ພວກເຮົາລົງແລ້ວພະຄິດໃນເຊົ້າ (phuāk hāo long læo phā kít nai sǎo).

10. He made a delicious meal yesterday.

  • ລູບແລ້ວອາຫາດສິນສົດ (lūb læo āhā sǐn sǒt).

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now it’s time to practice what you’ve learned! Below are some exercises designed to help reinforce your understanding of the past tense in Lao.

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

Fill in the blanks with the correct past tense form of the given verb.

1. ຂໍ່ (to write) __________ (ຂຽນແລ້ວ).

2. ກິນ (to eat) __________ (ກິນແລ້ວ).

3. ສຽງ (to sing) __________ (ສຽງແລ້ວ).

4. ຍ່ານ (to walk) __________ (ຍ່ານແລ້ວ).

5. ຮຽນ (to study) __________ (ຮຽນແລ້ວ).

Exercise 2: Create Sentences[edit | edit source]

Create complete sentences using the following verbs in the past tense.

1. ສຽງ (to sing)

2. ກິນ (to eat)

3. ຈິງ (to tell)

4. ຄິດ (to think)

5. ຂຽນ (to write)

Exercise 3: Translation Practice[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences into Lao.

1. They walked to the market yesterday.

2. I didn’t know about the meeting.

3. She made a beautiful painting last week.

4. We ate at the restaurant last night.

5. He passed the exam.

Exercise 4: Identify the Verb Tense[edit | edit source]

Read the sentences and identify whether they are in the past tense or not.

1. ຂໍ່ຂຽນຈົບສະບັດ.

2. ລົງແລ້ວສຳນົດ.

3. ຂໍ່ອີກແລ້ວຈາກສວນ.

4. ນ່າລັກແລ້ວໃນງານ.

5. ເຂົ້າກິນແລ້ວປະສົບ.

Exercise 5: Matching Exercise[edit | edit source]

Match the verbs in the left column with their past tense forms in the right column.

| Column A | Column B |

| - | - |

| ກິນ | ຂຽນແລ້ວ |

| ສຽງ | ກິນແລ້ວ |

| ຂຽນ | ສຽງແລ້ວ |

| ຮຽນ | ຮຽນແລ້ວ |

| ຍ່ານ | ຍ່ານແລ້ວ |

Solutions to Exercises[edit | edit source]

Here are the solutions to the exercises above for your reference.

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

1. ຂຽນແລ້ວ (khǐan læo)

2. ກິນແລ້ວ (kin læo)

3. ສຽງແລ້ວ (siang læo)

4. ຍ່ານແລ້ວ (yâan læo)

5. ຮຽນແລ້ວ (hǐan læo)

Exercise 2: Create Sentences[edit | edit source]

1. ສຽງແລ້ວໃນງານ.

  • Siang læo nai ngān. (Sang beautifully at the festival.)

2. ກິນແລ້ວໃນຄືນ.

  • Kin læo nai khǔn. (Ate dinner last night.)

3. ຈິງແລ້ວໃນທີ່ກະດຸນ.

  • Jing læo nai thí kadun. (Told the truth at the meeting.)

4. ຄິດແລ້ວສໍາຄັນ.

  • Khit læo sǎmkhān. (Thought deeply about it.)

5. ຂຽນແລ້ວໃນສະບັດ.

  • Khǐan læo nai sabàd. (Wrote a letter.)

Exercise 3: Translation Practice[edit | edit source]

1. ເຂົ້າຍ່ານແລ້ວໃນຕະຫລາດ.

2. ຂໍ່ບໍ່ຮູ້ແລ້ວກ່ຽວກັບກອງ.

3. ລູບແລ້ວສິນສົດສັດສະບັດ.

4. ພວກເຮົາກິນແລ້ວທີ່ສະຖິດ.

5. ລົງແລ້ວອະດີດ.

Exercise 4: Identify the Verb Tense[edit | edit source]

1. Past Tense

2. Past Tense

3. Past Tense

4. Not Past Tense

5. Past Tense

Exercise 5: Matching Exercise[edit | edit source]

| Column A | Column B |

| - | - |

| ກິນ | ກິນແລ້ວ |

| ສຽງ | ສຽງແລ້ວ |

| ຂຽນ | ຂຽນແລ້ວ |

| ຮຽນ | ຮຽນແລ້ວ |

| ຍ່ານ | ຍ່ານແລ້ວ |

Congratulations on completing this lesson on the past tense in Lao! Remember, practice makes perfect, so take the time to use these structures in your conversations. Keep an eye out for the next lesson, where we’ll explore more about the weather and seasons. Happy learning!

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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