How to Say "Father" in Khmer
The most natural way to say "Father" in Khmer is ឪពុក. 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 'ឪពុក' when referring to your father in a respectful manner. It is suitable for both formal and informal contexts. 'ប៉ា' is often used by children or in casual conversations. You can use 'ឪពុកម្តាយ' when talking about parents collectively.
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Examples in Khmer
| Khmer | English |
|---|---|
| ឪពុករបស់ខ្ញុំគឺជាមនុស្សល្អមួយ។ | My father is a good person. |
| ខ្ញុំស្រលាញ់ឪពុករបស់ខ្ញុំ។ | I love my father. |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between 'ឪពុក' and 'ប៉ា'?
'ឪពុក' is more formal, while 'ប៉ា' is informal and affectionate.
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