How to Say "Excuse me" in Khmer
The most natural way to say "Excuse me" in Khmer is សូមទោស. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.
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When to use it
Use this phrase when you want to get someone's attention politely. It can also be used to apologize for a minor mistake. It is appropriate in both formal and informal settings.
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Examples in Khmer
| Khmer | English |
|---|---|
| សូមទោស ខ្ញុំអាចសួរអ្នកមួយសំណួរបានទេ? | Excuse me, may I ask you a question? |
The fastest way to remember it
Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear សូមទោស, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Khmer with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.
Frequently asked questions
When should I use 'សូមទោស'?
You can use it in everyday situations when you need to interrupt someone or apologize.
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