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How to Say "Be careful" in Khmer

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ប្រយ័ត្ន
"Be careful" in Khmer · say it like bpro-yat

The most natural way to say "Be careful" in Khmer is ប្រយ័ត្ន. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

ប្រយ័ត្នផង
a slightly more casual way to say it
សូមប្រយ័ត្ន
a more polite or formal version

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you want to warn someone about potential danger or risk. It is appropriate in both casual and formal situations. It can be said to friends, family, or even in professional settings.

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Examples in Khmer

KhmerEnglish
ប្រយ័ត្នកាលណាដើរលើផ្លូវBe careful when walking on the road.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 'be safe', which has a different connotation.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

When should I use this phrase?

Use it whenever you want to advise someone to take care in a situation.

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