🇰🇭 Khmer phrases

How to Say "Food" in Khmer

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
អាហារ
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The most natural way to say "Food" in Khmer is អាហារ. 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

ម្ហូប
used more for dishes or meals
សាច់
refers specifically to meat

When to use it

You can use 'អាហារ' in everyday conversations when talking about meals or food in general. It is suitable for both formal and informal contexts. When discussing specific dishes, you might use 'ម្ហូប' instead.

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Examples in Khmer

KhmerEnglish
ខ្ញុំចូលចិត្តអាហារខ្មែរ។I like Khmer food.
តើអ្នកមានអាហារអ្វីខ្លះ?What food do you have?
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'អាហារ' with 'ម្ហូប', but the latter refers specifically to dishes.

The fastest way to remember it

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

How do you say 'I am hungry' in Khmer?

You say 'ខ្ញុំឈឺឆ្អឹង' (khnhom chheu chhaeng).

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