🇰🇭 Khmer phrases

How to Say "I am thirsty" in Khmer

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ខ្ញុំឈឺឈាម
"I am thirsty" in Khmer · say it like khnom cheu cheam

The most natural way to say "I am thirsty" in Khmer is ខ្ញុំឈឺឈាម. 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

ខ្ញុំចង់ផឹក
This is a more casual way to express thirst.
ខ្ញុំមានអារម្មណ៍ឈឺឈាម
This is a more formal way to express that you feel thirsty.

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you feel thirsty and want to express it to someone. It is appropriate in both casual and formal settings. You might say it when asking for a drink or when you are feeling dehydrated.

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Examples in Khmer

KhmerEnglish
ខ្ញុំឈឺឈាម។I am thirsty.
ខ្ញុំចង់ផឹកទឹក។I want to drink water.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'thirsty' with 'hungry'. Remember, 'thirsty' is about needing a drink.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

How do I ask for water in Khmer?

You can say 'សូមទឹក' which means 'please give me water'.

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