🇱🇦 Lao phrases

How to Say "Good morning" in Lao

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ສະບາຍດີຕອນເຊົ້າ
"Good morning" in Lao · say it like sah-bai-dee ton-sao

The most natural way to say "Good morning" in Lao is ສະບາຍດີຕອນເຊົ້າ. 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 casual way to say hello at any time
ສະບາຍດີຕອນແລງ
used specifically in the afternoon

When to use it

Use this phrase in the morning when greeting someone. It is polite and friendly. You can use it with friends, family, or colleagues. It sets a positive tone for the day.

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Examples in Lao

LaoEnglish
ສະບາຍດີຕອນເຊົ້າ, ທ່ານສະບາຍດີບໍ?Good morning, how are you?
Common mistake
Some learners forget to use the correct tone, which can change the meaning.

The fastest way to remember it

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

Is it appropriate to use this greeting with strangers?

Yes, it is polite to greet strangers with 'ສະບາຍດີຕອນເຊົ້າ' in the morning.

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