🇱🇦 Lao phrases

How to Say "Dog" in Lao

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ສົມບັດ
"Dog" in Lao · say it like som-bat

The most natural way to say "Dog" in Lao is ສົມບັດ. 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

ສົມບັດແດ່
used more casually or affectionately
ສົມບັດສຽງ
a more formal term, often used in writing

When to use it

You can use the word 'ສົມບັດ' when talking about dogs in general. It is appropriate in both casual and formal conversations. If you are referring to a specific dog, you might add its name or a descriptor.

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Examples in Lao

LaoEnglish
ສົມບັດຂອງຂໍ້ມູນດີແລະສະບາຍ.The dog is friendly and playful.
ຂໍ້ມູນສົມບັດຂອງຂໍ້ມູນດີ.I have a dog at home.
Common mistake
Some learners confuse 'ສົມບັດ' with 'ແມວ' which means cat.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

What is the plural form of 'dog' in Lao?

In Lao, you can use 'ສົມບັດທັງໝົດ' to refer to multiple dogs.

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