🇱🇦 Lao phrases

How to Say "It's okay" in Lao

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ມັນປອນປະທານ
"It's okay" in Lao · say it like man pon pa-than

The most natural way to say "It's okay" in Lao is ມັນປອນປະທານ. 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

ບໍ່ເປັນຫຍັງ
used in casual conversations
ບໍ່ວ່າງ
more formal, often used in written contexts

When to use it

You can use this phrase to reassure someone that everything is fine. It is often used in response to an apology or when someone is worried. It conveys a sense of acceptance and calmness.

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Examples in Lao

LaoEnglish
ຂໍອະໄພ ສໍາລັບສິ່ງນັ້ນ ແຕ່ມັນປອນປະທານ.I'm sorry for that, but it's okay.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this phrase with 'ບໍ່ເປັນຫຍັງ', which is more casual.

The fastest way to remember it

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

Use it when you want to reassure someone that their concern is not a problem.

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