🇱🇦 Lao phrases

How to Say "Forgive me" in Lao

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ອະໄພຂໍອະໄພ
"Forgive me" in Lao · say it like ah-pai khor ah-pai

The most natural way to say "Forgive me" in Lao is ອະໄພຂໍອະໄພ. 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

ຂໍອະໄພ
a more casual way to ask for forgiveness
ຂໍອະໄພສຳລັບບັນຫາ
used when apologizing for a specific issue

When to use it

Use this phrase when you want to apologize for a mistake or wrongdoing. It can be used in both formal and informal situations. It shows humility and a desire to mend relationships.

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Examples in Lao

LaoEnglish
ອະໄພຂໍອະໄພ ສໍາລັບຄວາມຜິດພາດຂອງຂໍເອົາ.Forgive me for my mistake.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 'ຂໍອະໄພ' which is more casual.

The fastest way to remember it

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

When should I use this phrase?

You should use it when you feel you have wronged someone and want to express regret.

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