🇱🇦 Lao phrases

How to Say "Coffee" in Lao

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ກາເຟ
"Coffee" in Lao · say it like gah-feh

The most natural way to say "Coffee" in Lao is ກາເຟ. 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

ກາເຟລາດ
used to refer to iced coffee
ກາເຟຮ່ອນ
used to refer to hot coffee

When to use it

You can use this word when ordering coffee at a café or discussing your favorite drinks. It is commonly used in both casual and formal settings. You might also hear it when friends are talking about their daily routines.

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Examples in Lao

LaoEnglish
ຂໍກາເຟໃຫ້ຂໍແລະລົງຄະແນນI would like a coffee, please.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'ກາເຟ' with 'ຊາ' (tea), so it's important to remember the difference.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear ກາເຟ, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Lao with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between ກາເຟລາດ and ກາເຟຮ່ອນ?

ກາເຟລາດ refers to iced coffee, while ກາເຟຮ່ອນ refers to hot coffee.

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