How to Say "Mother" in Lao
The most natural way to say "Mother" in Lao is ແມ່. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.
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When to use it
You can use 'ແມ່' when talking about your own mother or someone else's mother. It is a term of endearment and respect. In conversations, it is common to refer to mothers when discussing family or personal matters.
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Examples in Lao
| Lao | English |
|---|---|
| ແມ່ຂອງຂໍ້ອຍສວຍສົດ. | My mother is beautiful. |
| ແມ່ຂອງເຂົ້າມີສະພາບດີ. | His mother is in good health. |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between 'ແມ່' and 'ແມ່ບໍ່'?
'ແມ່' is a casual term for mother, while 'ແມ່ບໍ່' is more respectful.
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