🇰🇭 Khmer phrases

How to Say "Yes and no" in Khmer

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
បាទ និង មិនបាទ
"Yes and no" in Khmer · say it like bat ning min-bat

The most natural way to say "Yes and no" in Khmer is បាទ និង មិនបាទ. 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

មិនទេ និង បាទ
used in more formal contexts

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you want to express mixed feelings or uncertainty about a situation. It is common in conversations where both agreement and disagreement are present. It can be used in both casual and formal settings.

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Examples in Khmer

KhmerEnglish
ខ្ញុំស្រឡាញ់វា ប៉ុន្តែខ្ញុំមិនច្បាស់ថាវាជាការល្អទេ។I love it, but I'm not sure if it's a good thing.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse the order of the words, saying 'មិនបាទ និង បាទ' instead.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear បាទ និង មិនបាទ, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Khmer with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use this phrase in a formal meeting?

Yes, it is appropriate for both formal and informal contexts.

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