🇰🇭 Khmer phrases

How to Say "Brother" in Khmer

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
បង
"Brother" in Khmer · say it like bong

The most natural way to say "Brother" in Khmer is បង. 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

ប្អូន
used for younger siblings or in a casual context

When to use it

You can use 'បង' when addressing an older brother or a close male friend. It shows respect and familiarity. In a family context, it is common to refer to older brothers as 'បង'.

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Examples in Khmer

KhmerEnglish
បងសូមជួយខ្ញុំផងBrother, please help me.
បងទៅណា?Where are you going, brother?
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'បង' with 'ប្អូន', using them interchangeably regardless of age.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

Can I use 'បង' for friends?

Yes, it is common to use 'បង' for close male friends as a term of endearment.

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