How to Say "Happy New Year" in Khmer
The most natural way to say "Happy New Year" in Khmer is សួស្តីឆ្នាំថ្មី. 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 this phrase during the New Year celebrations in Cambodia. It is common to greet friends and family with this phrase. It can be used in both formal and informal settings.
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Examples in Khmer
| Khmer | English |
|---|---|
| សួស្តីឆ្នាំថ្មី! សូមឲ្យមានសុខសប្បាយ! | Happy New Year! May you have happiness! |
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Frequently asked questions
When do people usually say Happy New Year in Cambodia?
People usually say it during the Khmer New Year, which is celebrated in April.
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