🇱🇦 Lao phrases

How to Say "Food" in Lao

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ອາຫານ
"Food" in Lao · say it like ah-han

The most natural way to say "Food" in Lao is ອາຫານ. 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

ອາຫານສາມັນ
used to refer to meals or dishes
ອາຫານສະເລີຍ
formal term for food, often used in menus

When to use it

You can use the word 'ອາຫານ' when talking about food in general. It is appropriate in both casual and formal settings. You might use it when ordering at a restaurant or discussing meals with friends. It is a versatile term that fits many contexts.

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Examples in Lao

LaoEnglish
ຂໍໃຫ້ເອົາອາຫານອອນລາຍໃຫ້ຂໍ້ມູນ.Please bring the food to the table.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'ອາຫານ' with 'ອາການ' which means 'condition' or 'situation'.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear ອາຫານ, 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 'ອາຫານ' and 'ອາຫານສາມັນ'?

'ອາຫານ' is a general term for food, while 'ອາຫານສາມັນ' refers specifically to meals or dishes.

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