🇱🇦 Lao phrases

How to Say "I'm tired" in Lao

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ຂໍແອດ
"I'm tired" in Lao · say it like kho-aed

The most natural way to say "I'm tired" in Lao is ຂໍແອດ. 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

ຂໍແອດແລ້ວ
used to emphasize that you are very tired
ຂໍແອດຫຼາຍ
used to express being very tired

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you feel fatigued after a long day or activity. It is appropriate in both casual and formal settings. You might say it to a friend or a colleague to express your need for rest.

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Examples in Lao

LaoEnglish
ຂໍແອດຫຼາຍຈິງI am really tired
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this phrase with 'ຂໍແອດແລ້ວ', which is more emphatic.

The fastest way to remember it

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

How do I say I am tired in a more formal way?

You can say 'ຂໍແອດແລ້ວ' to sound more formal.

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