🇱🇦 Lao phrases

How to Say "Please" in Lao

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ກະລຸນາ
"Please" in Lao · say it like gah-loo-nah

The most natural way to say "Please" in Lao is ກະລຸນາ. 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

ກະລຸນາແລະ
used in more formal contexts
ກະລຸນາບໍ່
used when asking for something in a casual manner

When to use it

Use 'ກະລຸນາ' when making requests or asking for favors. It is a polite way to express your needs. This phrase is commonly used in both formal and informal situations.

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Examples in Lao

LaoEnglish
ກະລຸນາໃຫ້ຂໍແອບເອກສາໃນສະຖານທີ່ນີ້Please give me the document here.
ກະລຸນາຊ່ວຍຂໍແອບສິນຄ້າPlease help me with the product.
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use 'ກະລຸນາ' in polite requests, which can come off as rude.

The fastest way to remember it

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

You should use it whenever you want to make a polite request.

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