🇱🇦 Lao phrases

How to Say "How are you?" in Lao

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ສະບາຍດີບໍ່
"How are you?" in Lao · say it like sah-bai-dee-baw

The most natural way to say "How are you?" in Lao is ສະບາຍດີບໍ່. 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

ສະບາຍດີບໍ່ສະບາຍ
a more casual way to ask, often used among friends
ສະບາຍດີບໍ່ທ່ານ
a formal version, suitable for addressing elders or superiors

When to use it

Use this phrase when greeting someone to inquire about their well-being. It is appropriate in both casual and formal settings. You can use it with friends, family, or acquaintances.

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Examples in Lao

LaoEnglish
ສະບາຍດີບໍ່? ຂໍແນະນຳເອົາສິ່ງໃໝ່ໃຫ້ຂໍແນະນຳ.How are you? I would like to introduce something new.
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use the correct tone, which can change the meaning.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear ສະບາຍດີບໍ່, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Lao with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

Is it okay to use this phrase with strangers?

Yes, it is polite and acceptable to use with strangers.

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