🇱🇦 Lao phrases

How to Say "Yes and no" in Lao

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ແມ່ນແລະບໍ່
"Yes and no" in Lao · say it like maen lae baw

The most natural way to say "Yes and no" in Lao is ແມ່ນແລະບໍ່. 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

ບໍ່ແມ່ນແລະກໍ່
used in more casual conversations

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you want to express mixed feelings about something. It is common in discussions where you agree with some points but disagree with others. It helps convey a nuanced opinion.

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Examples in Lao

LaoEnglish
ຂໍແລ້ວແມ່ນແລະບໍ່ສິ່ງນັ້ນ.I agree and disagree with that point.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this phrase with just saying 'yes' or 'no', missing the nuance.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear ແມ່ນແລະບໍ່, 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 'yes and no' in a conversation?

Use it when you want to express both agreement and disagreement on a topic.

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