🇱🇦 Lao phrases

How to Say "I am thirsty" in Lao

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ຂໍນໍາໃຈ
"I am thirsty" in Lao · say it like khoh-nahm-jai

The most natural way to say "I am thirsty" in Lao is ຂໍນໍາໃຈ. 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

ຂໍນໍາໃຈຫຼາຍ
used to express being very thirsty
ຂໍນໍາໃຈແດ່
a more casual way to say it

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you feel thirsty and want to express it. It is appropriate in both casual and formal settings. You might say it when asking for a drink or when talking to friends about your needs.

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Examples in Lao

LaoEnglish
ຂໍນໍາໃຈ, ຂໍໃຫ້ຂໍໃສ່ນໍາI am thirsty, please give me some water.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 'ຂໍໃຈ', which means 'I am hungry'.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

How do I ask for water in Lao?

You can say 'ຂໍນໍາໃຈ' to express that you are thirsty.

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