🇰🇭 Khmer phrases

How to Say "Hi" in Khmer

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

The most natural way to say "Hi" 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 to greet an older brother or male friend
សួស្តីប្អូន
used to greet a younger sibling or female friend

When to use it

Use this greeting when you meet someone or want to start a conversation. It is appropriate in both formal and informal settings. You can use it with friends, family, or even strangers.

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Examples in Khmer

KhmerEnglish
សួស្តី! តើអ្នកសុខសប្បាយដែរទេ?Hello! How are you?
Common mistake
Some learners may confuse it with 'សួស្តី' and use it inappropriately in very formal situations.

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

Is there a different way to say hello in Khmer?

Yes, you can use 'សួស្តីបង' or 'សួស្តីប្អូន' depending on the person's age and relationship.

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