How to Say "Happy" in Khmer
The most natural way to say "Happy" in Khmer is សប្បាយ. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.
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When to use it
You can use 'សប្បាយ' when you want to express that you are happy or pleased. It is suitable in both casual and formal contexts. It can be used to respond to good news or to describe your feelings in general.
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Examples in Khmer
| Khmer | English |
|---|---|
| ខ្ញុំសប្បាយណាស់ដែលបានជួបអ្នក។ | I am very happy to meet you. |
| ពេលខ្ញុំឃើញគាត់ខ្ញុំសប្បាយ។ | I feel happy when I see him. |
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say 'I am happy' in Khmer?
You say 'ខ្ញុំសប្បាយ' (khnhom sah-bai).
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