🇱🇦 Lao phrases

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

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ສະບາຍດີບໍ?
"What's up?" in Lao · say it like sah-bai-dee-baw

The most natural way to say "What's up?" in Lao is ສະບາຍດີບໍ?. 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

ສະບາຍດີບໍ່?
a slightly more formal way to ask
ແມ່ນຢ່າງໃດ?
used in some regions, more informal

When to use it

You can use this phrase when greeting friends or acquaintances. It is a casual way to check in on someone. It is appropriate in both social and informal settings.

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Examples in Lao

LaoEnglish
ສະບາຍດີບໍ? ຂໍແຈ້ງວ່າທ່ານສະບາຍດີບໍ?What's up? Just checking in to see if you are doing well.
Common mistake
Learners often 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 ສະບາຍດີບໍ?, 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

Is this phrase appropriate for all situations?

No, it is best used in casual settings among friends.

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