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How to Say "Long time no see" in Khmer

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
សូមស្វាគមន៍វិញ
"Long time no see" in Khmer · say it like soom svaakum neak

The most natural way to say "Long time no see" in Khmer is សូមស្វាគមន៍វិញ. 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

សួស្តីម្តងទៀត
Used in more casual settings.
សូមស្វាគមន៍
A more formal greeting.

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you meet someone you haven't seen in a long time. It expresses warmth and familiarity. It's appropriate in both casual and formal situations, depending on the variant you choose.

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Examples in Khmer

KhmerEnglish
សូមស្វាគមន៍វិញ! តើអ្នកសុខសប្បាយទេ?Long time no see! How have you been?
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use the correct tone, which can change the meaning.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear សូមស្វាគមន៍វិញ, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Khmer with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

Is this phrase used in formal situations?

Yes, but it's better to use the formal variant for official settings.

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