🇰🇭 Khmer phrases

How to Say "Goodbye" in Khmer

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
លាហើយ
"Goodbye" in Khmer · say it like lee-ah-hay

The most natural way to say "Goodbye" in Khmer is លាហើយ. 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

សូមលាហើយ
more formal way to say goodbye
លាហើយបង
casual way to say goodbye to an older person

When to use it

You can use 'លាហើយ' when parting ways with someone. It is appropriate in both casual and formal settings. Use it when you want to express a simple goodbye without any additional context.

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Examples in Khmer

KhmerEnglish
លាហើយ សូមជួបគ្នាថ្ងៃក្រោយGoodbye, see you next time
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'លាហើយ' with 'សូមលាហើយ', thinking they are interchangeable in all contexts.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear លាហើយ, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Khmer with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a more formal way to say goodbye?

Yes, you can say 'សូមលាហើយ' for a more formal farewell.

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