🇱🇦 Lao phrases

How to Say "Excuse me" in Lao

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ອະໄພ
"Excuse me" in Lao · say it like ah-pai

The most natural way to say "Excuse me" in Lao is ອະໄພ. 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

ຂໍອະໄພ
more formal, often used in official settings
ຂໍອະໄພແດ່
casual, often used among friends

When to use it

Use this phrase when you need to interrupt someone politely. It can be used in various situations, such as when you want to ask a question or when you need to pass by someone. It shows respect and consideration for the other person.

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Examples in Lao

LaoEnglish
ອະໄພ ຂໍແອບເພີ່ນໃຫ້ຂໍແລະສົນໃຈExcuse me, can I ask a question?
Common mistake
Some learners might confuse this with 'ຂໍອະໄພ' which is more formal and not always necessary in casual conversations.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear ອະໄພ, 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

When should I use 'ອະໄພ'?

You should use it whenever you need to politely get someone's attention or when you want to apologize for interrupting.

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