🇱🇦 Lao phrases

How to Say "Goodbye" in Lao

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ລາກ່ອນ
"Goodbye" in Lao · say it like lah-gon

The most natural way to say "Goodbye" in Lao is ລາກ່ອນ. 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

ສະບາຍດີແລ້ວລາກ່ອນ
Used in a more formal context, often when parting ways.
ລາກ່ອນແລ້ວ
A casual way to say goodbye, often used among friends.

When to use it

Use this phrase when you are leaving someone or ending a conversation. It is a polite way to say goodbye. You can use it in both formal and informal situations.

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Examples in Lao

LaoEnglish
ສະບາຍດີແລ້ວລາກ່ອນ, ຂໍແອກສະບາຍແລ້ວGoodbye, take care.
ລາກ່ອນ, ຈົ່ງສົນທະນາກັນໃນຄັ້ງໜ້າGoodbye, let's talk again next time.
Common mistake
Some learners may confuse it with 'ສະບາຍດີ', which means 'hello' or 'how are you'.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear ລາກ່ອນ, 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 there a more formal way to say goodbye?

Yes, you can say 'ສະບາຍດີແລ້ວລາກ່ອນ' for a more formal goodbye.

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