🇰🇭 Khmer phrases

How to Say "Bless you" in Khmer

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
សូមអភ័យទោស
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The most natural way to say "Bless you" in Khmer is សូមអភ័យទោស. 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

សូមអភ័យទោសចំពោះអ្នក
more formal, used in respectful contexts
សូមអភ័យទោសបង
casual, used among friends or younger people

When to use it

You use this phrase when someone sneezes to wish them well. It is a common polite response in social situations. It shows care and consideration for the other person. You can use it in both formal and informal settings.

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Examples in Khmer

KhmerEnglish
អ្នកឈឺចាប់ហើយសូមអភ័យទោសYou sneezed, bless you.
Common mistake
Some learners might confuse it with a general greeting, but it is specifically for sneezing.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

Is it appropriate to say this to anyone?

Yes, it is a polite expression that can be used with anyone.

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