Cambodia Travel Guide: Khmer Phrasebook. Useful Khmer Words and Phrases.

One of the best things to do when you are planning to travel to another country is to learn the language, as it can help you to get around, ask simple questions and get some assistance. It is also common courtesy to learn a few basic words and phrases to show that you appreciate the culture and customs of the place you will be traveling to. Communicating with the local is vital as it gets you closer to them and asking for assistance will be easier. And the locals do appreciate the fact that you took the time to learn their language.

While a phrase book will be an essential tool when you plan to stay in the country for longer than a week, enrolling in a language school will be an ideal choice if you are going to be in the a new country for a longer period, either for study or for business. For a tourist who will be exploring a new country for a few days, some basic words and phrases, just like what you will find in our Travel Guide Cambodia will be enough to help you ask for directions, order some food, get some help and make new friends.

Learning a new language can take time. And if you are going to a new place for business and you need your documents translated into the language of the country you will be visiting, finding a reliable language translation service company is a must.

Below are useful Khmer words and phrases that may come in handy. They have been written phonetically. With a little practice and patience, you will be able to manage even if Khmer is confusing at first. Khmer has only 26 vowels and 33 consonants.

Pronounce Ai as in Thai; Ay as in pay; and dt takes the t sound, in which d is silent. In the same way bp takes the p sound; pronounce Oo as in cook and ao as in Laos.

Basic Greetings Phrases

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Cambodia Travel Guide: Khmer Phrasebook. Useful Khmer Words and Phrases.

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