How to Say "Water" in Burmese
The most natural way to say "Water" in Burmese is ရေ. 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 this word in everyday conversation when talking about drinking, cooking, or any activity involving water. It is a basic and essential word in Burmese. It is also used in various contexts, such as asking for water or discussing water-related topics.
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Examples in Burmese
| Burmese | English |
|---|---|
| ရေကို သောက်ချင်ပါတယ်။ | I want to drink water. |
| ရေကောင်းကောင်း ရှိပါသလား။ | Is there clean water available? |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between 'ရေ' and 'ရေသန့်'?
'ရေ' is general for water, while 'ရေသန့်' specifically means clean or drinking water.
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