🇱🇦 Lao phrases

How to Say "Good evening" in Lao

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ສະບາຍດີຕອນແລງ
"Good evening" in Lao · say it like sah-bai-dee ton-leng

The most natural way to say "Good evening" 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
ສະບາຍດີຕອນກາງຄືນ
used specifically for late evening greetings

When to use it

Use this phrase when greeting someone in the evening. It is polite and appropriate for both formal and informal settings. You can use it with friends, family, or in professional situations.

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Examples in Lao

LaoEnglish
ສະບາຍດີຕອນແລງ, ທ່ານສະບາຍດີບໍ?Good evening, how are you?
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 'ສະບາຍດີ' which is more general and can be used at any time.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

When should I use 'ສະບາຍດີຕອນແລງ'?

Use it in the evening when greeting someone.

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