🇱🇦 Lao phrases

How to Say "Hi" in Lao

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ສະບາຍດີ
"Hi" in Lao · say it like sah-bai-dee

The most natural way to say "Hi" in Lao is ສະບາຍດີ. 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

ສະບາຍດີທ່ານ
more formal, often used in respectful contexts
ສະບາຍດີແມ່ນ
casual greeting among friends

When to use it

You can use 'ສະບາຍດີ' as a friendly greeting at any time of the day. It is suitable for both formal and informal situations. When meeting someone for the first time or greeting friends, this phrase is appropriate.

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Examples in Lao

LaoEnglish
ສະບາຍດີ, ຂໍແนะนำເອົາໃຈໃສ່ການສຶກສາ.Hello, please introduce yourself.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'ສະບາຍດີ' with 'ສະບາຍດີບໍ່', which is not a greeting.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

Is 'ສະບາຍດີ' used only in the morning?

'ສະບາຍດີ' can be used at any time of the day.

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