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How to Say "Family" in Khmer

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
គ្រួសារ
"Family" in Khmer · say it like kroo-sah

The most natural way to say "Family" in Khmer is គ្រួសារ. 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

ក្រុមគ្រួសារ
used to refer to an extended family or family group

When to use it

You can use this word when talking about your own family or someone else's. It is appropriate in both casual and formal conversations. It can refer to immediate family or the broader family network.

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Examples in Khmer

KhmerEnglish
គ្រួសាររបស់ខ្ញុំមានប្រាំនាក់។My family has five members.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'គ្រួសារ' with 'មិត្តភក្តិ' (friends), which are not the same.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

How do you say 'extended family' in Khmer?

You can say 'ក្រុមគ្រួសារ' for extended family.

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