🇱🇦 Lao phrases

How to Say "Thank you" in Lao

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ຂອບໃຈ
"Thank you" in Lao · say it like khawp jai

The most natural way to say "Thank you" in Lao is ຂອບໃຈ. 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

ຂອບໃຈຫຼາຍ
more formal or expressive way to say thank you
ຂອບໃຈສໍາລັບ
used when thanking someone for a specific favor

When to use it

You can use 'ຂອບໃຈ' in almost any situation to express gratitude. It is appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Use it after receiving help, gifts, or kind gestures from others.

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Examples in Lao

LaoEnglish
ຂອບໃຈສໍາລັບຂອງຂອງຂໍ້ມູນ.Thank you for the information.
Common mistake
Some learners forget to use the correct tone, which can change the meaning.

The fastest way to remember it

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

You should use it whenever you want to express gratitude, regardless of the situation.

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