A brief guide on speaking Khmer
There are 26 vowels and 33 consonants in the Khmer language. The useful word and phrases below have been trancribed phonetically.
As a guide,
ai is pronounced as high
ay is pronounced as day
oo is pronounced as look
ao is pronounced as cow
Hello ............ jum-reap sour
Good Morning..... arun -sour sdey
Good Afternoon.. tivear -sour sdey
Good Evening .....sa yoanh- sour sdey
Good Night .......... reatrey - sour sdey
Thank You ............ or kun
Boiled Water.. .... teuk dam
Bread .................... nom pung
Fish .......... trey
Chicken ........ moan
Chili ................. m-tes
FREQUENLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- Do I need a visa enter Cambodia?
- How much does the visa cost?
- How much is the airport tax?
- Do I need any vaccinations?
- What is the climate of Cambodia?
- How should I dress in Cambodia?
- What is the electrical supply of Cambodia?
- What languages are spoken in Cambodia?
- What is the best way to travel arround Cambodia?
- Is it safe to drink the tap water?
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