🇱🇦 Lao phrases

How to Say "How old are you?" in Lao

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ທ່ານອາຍຸແບບໃດ?
"How old are you?" in Lao · say it like tahn ai-yu baep dai

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

ທ່ານອາຍຸບໍ່?
more casual way to ask
ທ່ານອາຍຸສິ່ງໃດ?
used in some regions

When to use it

Use this phrase when you want to ask someone their age in a polite manner. It is suitable for both formal and informal situations. Make sure to use a respectful tone, especially with elders.

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Examples in Lao

LaoEnglish
ຂໍອະໄພ, ທ່ານອາຍຸແບບໃດ?Excuse me, how old are you?
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use polite forms when addressing elders.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

Is it rude to ask someone's age?

It can be sensitive, so it's best to ask in a polite context.

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