🇱🇦 Lao phrases

How to Say "Family" in Lao

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ຄອບຄົວ
"Family" in Lao · say it like kawp-khwa

The most natural way to say "Family" in Lao is ຄອບຄົວ. 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

ສະຖານທີ່ອາໄສ
used in a more formal context, referring to a household

When to use it

You can use this word when talking about your relatives or household. It is common in conversations about family gatherings or events. It can also be used to express feelings of love and support within the family unit.

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Examples in Lao

LaoEnglish
ຄອບຄົວຂອງຂໍ້ສະຖານທີ່ອາໄສມີຄວາມສຸກ.My family is very happy.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'ຄອບຄົວ' with 'ສະຖານທີ່ອາໄສ', thinking they are interchangeable when they have different nuances.

The fastest way to remember it

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

What is the difference between 'ຄອບຄົວ' and 'ສະຖານທີ່ອາໄສ'?

'ຄອບຄົວ' refers to family in a general sense, while 'ສະຖານທີ່ອາໄສ' is more about the household or living situation.

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