🇱🇦 Lao phrases

How to Say "Water" in Lao

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ນ້ຳ
"Water" in Lao · say it like nahm

The most natural way to say "Water" in Lao is ນ້ຳ. 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

ນ້ຳດື່ມ
used specifically for drinking water
ນ້ຳສະດວກ
refers to clean or purified water

When to use it

You can use this word in everyday conversations when talking about water. It is applicable in various contexts, such as asking for water, discussing weather, or cooking. It is a fundamental word that everyone understands.

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Examples in Lao

LaoEnglish
ຂໍນ້ຳແດ່Please give me water.
ນ້ຳຮ່ອນແລ້ວThe water is hot now.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'ນ້ຳ' with 'ນ້ຳດື່ມ' when they mean drinking water.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear ນ້ຳ, 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

What is the difference between 'ນ້ຳ' and 'ນ້ຳດື່ມ'?

'ນ້ຳ' is general for water, while 'ນ້ຳດື່ມ' specifically means drinking water.

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