🇱🇦 Lao phrases

How to Say "Money" in Lao

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ເງິນ
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The most natural way to say "Money" in Lao is ເງິນ. 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

ເງິນສຽງ
used to refer to cash or physical money
ເງິນອອນໄລນ໌
used when talking about online money or digital currency

When to use it

You can use the word 'ເງິນ' in everyday conversations when discussing finances. It is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts. Whether you are talking about saving money or spending it, this word is commonly understood.

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Examples in Lao

LaoEnglish
ຂໍເງິນສຽງແລ້ວບໍ?Do you have cash?
ເງິນສຽງບໍ່ພໍໃຈ.I don't have enough money.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'ເງິນ' with 'ສິນຄ້າ', which means goods or products.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Lao word for money?

'ເງິນ' is the Lao word for money.

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