🇱🇦 Lao phrases

How to Say "I understand" in Lao

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ຂໍເຂົ້າໃຈ
"I understand" in Lao · say it like khaw-khao-jai

The most natural way to say "I understand" in Lao is ຂໍເຂົ້າໃຈ. 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

ຂໍເຂົ້າໃຈແລ້ວ
used to emphasize that you have understood something
ເຂົ້າໃຈແລ້ວ
more casual way to say it

When to use it

Use this phrase when someone explains something to you and you want to show that you comprehend it. It can be used in both formal and informal situations. It is a polite way to acknowledge understanding in conversations.

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Examples in Lao

LaoEnglish
ຂໍເຂົ້າໃຈ ວ່າ ມັນຈິງແລ້ວ.I understand that it is true.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this phrase with 'ຂໍອະໄພ', which means 'I apologize'.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear ຂໍເຂົ້າໃຈ, 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

When should I use this phrase?

You can use it whenever you want to indicate that you have understood what someone has said.

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