🇱🇦 Lao phrases

How to Say "Well done" in Lao

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ດີແລ້ວ
"Well done" in Lao · say it like dee-lao

The most natural way to say "Well done" in Lao is ດີແລ້ວ. 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

ດີແລ້ວແລ້ວ
more casual, often used among friends
ດີແລ້ວຫຼາຍ
emphasizes that something is very well done

When to use it

You can use this phrase to praise someone's effort or achievement. It is appropriate in both formal and informal settings. Use it when you want to encourage someone or acknowledge their hard work.

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Examples in Lao

LaoEnglish
ຂໍອະໄພສໍາລັບງານທີ່ເຮັດດີແລ້ວThank you for the work you did well.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this phrase with 'ດີ', which is simply 'good' and less specific.

The fastest way to remember it

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

Use it to compliment someone's work or effort after they have completed a task.

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