🇰🇭 Khmer phrases

How to Say "Love" in Khmer

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ស្រឡាញ់
"Love" in Khmer · say it like sralanh

The most natural way to say "Love" in Khmer is ស្រឡាញ់. 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

ស្រឡាញ់គ្នា
used to express love between people
ស្រឡាញ់ជាតិ
used to express love for one's country

When to use it

You can use this word when talking about romantic feelings or deep affection for someone. It can also be used in a broader sense, such as love for family or friends. It is a versatile term that conveys warmth and connection.

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Examples in Khmer

KhmerEnglish
ខ្ញុំស្រឡាញ់អ្នកI love you
គាត់ស្រឡាញ់គ្រួសារHe loves his family
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'ស្រឡាញ់' with 'ចូលចិត្ត', which means 'like'. 'ស្រឡាញ់' is much stronger.

The fastest way to remember it

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

Can I use 'ស្រឡាញ់' for friends?

Yes, you can use it to express love for close friends or family.

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