🇰🇭 Khmer phrases

How to Say "Rest in peace" in Khmer

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
សូមសុខសាន្ត
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The most natural way to say "Rest in peace" in Khmer is សូមសុខសាន្ត. 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

សុខសាន្ត
a more casual way to express the same sentiment

When to use it

Use this phrase when expressing condolences or paying respects to someone who has passed away. It is appropriate in both formal and informal settings. You can say it during funerals or when talking about the deceased.

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Examples in Khmer

KhmerEnglish
សូមសុខសាន្តទៅកាន់អ្នកដែលបានទៅស្លាប់។Rest in peace to the one who has passed away.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this phrase with casual greetings, but it is specifically for expressing condolences.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

Is this phrase used in all situations?

No, it is specifically used for expressing condolences and should not be used in casual conversations.

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