🇱🇦 Lao phrases

How to Say "Be careful" in Lao

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ເລີຍເລັກ
"Be careful" in Lao · say it like lay-lee-ehk

The most natural way to say "Be careful" in Lao is ເລີຍເລັກ. 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

ລະວັງ
more formal, often used in warnings
ລະວັງໃຈ
used to express caution in emotional contexts

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you want to warn someone about potential danger or to advise them to be cautious. It is appropriate in both casual and formal situations. Use it when you see someone about to do something risky or when giving general advice.

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Examples in Lao

LaoEnglish
ເລີຍເລັກ ໃນສະຖານທີ່ນີ້.Be careful in this place.
ລະວັງ ສິ່ງທີ່ສາມາດສູນເສຍ.Be careful of things that can be lost.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this phrase with 'ລະວັງ', which is more formal.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

When should I use 'ເລີຍເລັກ'?

Use it when you want to advise someone to be cautious in everyday situations.

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