🇱🇦 Lao phrases

How to Say "Good night" in Lao

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

ສວຍດີ
used more casually among friends
ຄວາມສະບາຍດີ
more formal, often used in written communication

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you are saying goodbye to someone at night. It is appropriate for both friends and family. It conveys a warm wish for them to have a restful night.

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Examples in Lao

LaoEnglish
ສະບາຍດີ ແລະ ລະບົດດີ ສຳລັບທ່ານGood night and sweet dreams to you
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this phrase with 'ສະບາຍດີ', which means 'goodbye' and is not specific to night.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear ລະບົດດີ, 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 say this to someone you just met?

Yes, it is polite and friendly to wish someone a good night regardless of your relationship.

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