🇰🇭 Khmer phrases

How to Say "Hello" in Khmer

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
សួស្តី
"Hello" in Khmer · say it like soo-sdai

The most natural way to say "Hello" in Khmer is សួស្តី. 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

សួស្តីបង
used when greeting an older brother or male figure
សួស្តីប្អូន
used when greeting a younger sibling or female figure

When to use it

You can use this greeting at any time of the day. It is appropriate for both formal and informal situations. It is a friendly way to start a conversation with someone you know or meet for the first time.

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Examples in Khmer

KhmerEnglish
សួស្តី! តើអ្នកសុខសប្បាយទេ?Hello! How are you?
Common mistake
Some learners might confuse it with 'សួស្តី' in a formal context, but it is suitable for all occasions.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear សួស្តី, 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

Can I use this greeting at any time?

Yes, it is appropriate to use 'សួស្តី' at any time of the day.

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