🇱🇦 Lao phrases

How to Say "Come here" in Lao

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ມາທີ່ນີ້
"Come here" in Lao · say it like mah tee nee

The most natural way to say "Come here" in Lao is ມາທີ່ນີ້. 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

ມາໃນນີ້
used in more formal contexts
ມາເຖິງນີ້
used in casual conversations

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you want someone to approach you. It is commonly used in both casual and formal settings. It is polite and direct, making it suitable for various situations.

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Examples in Lao

LaoEnglish
ກະລຸນາມາທີ່ນີ້Please come here.
ມາທີ່ນີ້ແລ້ວCome here now.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this phrase with 'ມາທີ່ນັ່ນ', which means 'go there'.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

Is this phrase polite?

Yes, it is a polite way to ask someone to come closer.

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