🇱🇦 Lao phrases

How to Say "Beautiful" in Lao

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ງາມ
"Beautiful" in Lao · say it like ngahm

The most natural way to say "Beautiful" in Lao is ງາມ. 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

ງາມຫຼາຍ
used to emphasize beauty, meaning 'very beautiful'
ງາມສຸດ
formal way to say 'most beautiful'

When to use it

You can use 'ງາມ' to describe a person, place, or object that you find beautiful. It is a versatile word that fits in both casual and formal contexts. Use it when complimenting someone or appreciating nature.

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Examples in Lao

LaoEnglish
ນາງງາມຫຼາຍແລະສູງສົດ.She is very beautiful and fresh.
ສະຖານທີ່ນີ້ງາມຫຼາຍ.This place is very beautiful.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'ງາມ' with 'ສວຍ', which is more specific to beauty in terms of appearance.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

How do I say 'beautiful' in a more formal way?

You can say 'ງາມສຸດ' for a more formal context.

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