🇱🇦 Lao phrases

How to Say "Good afternoon" in Lao

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ສະບາຍດີຕອນແລງ
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The most natural way to say "Good afternoon" in Lao is ສະບາຍດີຕອນແລງ. 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

ສະບາຍດີ
a more general greeting that can be used at any time
ສະບາຍດີສົດ
a more casual variant often used among friends

When to use it

Use this phrase when greeting someone in the afternoon. It is polite and appropriate for both formal and informal settings. You can use it when meeting friends, family, or colleagues during the afternoon hours.

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Examples in Lao

LaoEnglish
ສະບາຍດີຕອນແລງ, ທ່ານສະບາຍດີບໍ?Good afternoon, how are you?
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 'ສະບາຍດີຕອນເຊົ້າ' which means 'Good morning'.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

Is it appropriate to use this greeting in a formal setting?

Yes, it is suitable for both formal and informal situations.

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