🇰🇭 Khmer phrases

How to Say "What's up?" in Khmer

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
សុខសប្បាយទេ?
"What's up?" in Khmer · say it like sok-sab-bay-teh

The most natural way to say "What's up?" in Khmer is សុខសប្បាយទេ?. 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

សុខសប្បាយអត់?
another casual variant often used among friends
មានអ្វីថ្មី?
a more direct way to ask what's new

When to use it

You can use this phrase when greeting friends or acquaintances. It is informal and suitable for casual conversations. It shows that you care about the other person's well-being.

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Examples in Khmer

KhmerEnglish
សុខសប្បាយទេ? ខ្ញុំសង្ឃឹមថាអ្នកមានថ្ងៃល្អ។What's up? I hope you are having a good day.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with more formal greetings, which are not suitable in casual settings.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

Can I use this phrase in formal situations?

No, it is too casual for formal occasions.

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