🇰🇭 Khmer phrases

How to Say "Good evening" in Khmer

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
សួស្តីល្ងាច
"Good evening" in Khmer · say it like soo-sdey l'ngach

The most natural way to say "Good evening" in Khmer is សួស្តីល្ងាច. 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

សួស្តីព្រឹក
used in the morning
សួស្តីថ្ងៃ
used during the day

When to use it

You can use this greeting in the evening when meeting someone. It is polite and friendly. It is appropriate for both formal and casual situations. Use it when you want to acknowledge someone in the evening.

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Examples in Khmer

KhmerEnglish
សួស្តីល្ងាច អ្នកសុខសប្បាយទេ?Good evening, how are you?
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 'Good morning' and use it at the wrong time.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

When should I use 'Good evening'?

Use it when greeting someone in the evening, typically after 5 PM.

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