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Revision as of 21:50, 2 April 2023
Ordering at a Restaurant
In this lesson, you will learn the vocabulary and phrases necessary for ordering food and drinks at a restaurant in Lao. Whether you are trying street food or eating in a fancy restaurant, these essential phrases will help you order the meal you want and make the most of your dining experience.
Useful Phrases
Before diving into the specific vocabulary related to food and drinks, it is important to learn some general phrases you can use when dining out in Lao:
- sabaidee - hello (informal)
- sabaidee baw - hello (formal)
- khop jai - thank you
- khop chai lai lai - thank you very much
- bor pen nyang - excuse me
- hoy - yes
- baw hoy - no
Vocabulary
Here is a list of common food and drinks vocabulary in Lao. Familiarize yourself with these words so you can better understand the menu and order what you want:
| Lao | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ເຄື່ອງນັ້ນ | khèung nǭn | water |
| ເຄື່ອງແກງ | khèung kǣng | ice |
| ເຄື່ອງຊອຍຕາ | khèung sǭy tā | orange juice |
| ເຄື່ອງສຳລັບຂຽວ | khèung sǎm lǎp khǭw | coconut juice |
| ເຄື່ອງເທດໝູ | khèung thèt mǔ | lemonade |
| ປາ | pā | fish |
| ຊີ້ນສະບາຍ | sǐn sǎpai | chicken curry |
| ໝາກກ້ຽງ | māk khǭng | white rice |
| ເຂົ້າປຸ້ມ | khaup pǔm | noodle soup |
| ເຂົ້າໜຽວ | khaup nǭi | vegetable soup |
| ຄວາມຫຼຸດ | khwām lǭt | cucumber |
| ຜັກຫຼຸກ | pǎk lǭk | cabbage |
| ນ້ຳ | nǭm | soup |
| ຄຳເຂົ້າ | khǭm khaup | to eat |
| ຍິງເຂົ້າ | nīng khǭm | to drink |
| ບ່າວໜາວ | bāo nāw | chopsticks |
Ordering Food and Drinks
Now that you know the relevant vocabulary, here are some phrases you can use to order food and drinks in Lao:
- khaup dtae baw - I don't eat meat
- khaup dtae paa baw - I don't eat fish
- khaup dtae kan khao jai mai - Can you make it not spicy?
- ເຂົ້າໜຽວເລກ 5 - I would like vegetable soup with the number 5
- ເຂົ້າປຸ້ມໝາກກ້ຽງຍິງເຂົ້າ - I would like white rice and chicken curry to eat
- ເຂົ້າປຸ້ມໝາກກ້ຽງຄົວເຂົ້າທຽມດີກ່ຽວກັບເຄື່ອງແກງ - I would like white rice and chicken curry to eat with a glass of ice
- ເຂົ້າໜຽວຂຽວກ້ວາຖືກອຶກ - I would like a glass of water with no ice
- ເຂົ້າໜຽວດໍາເນີນອາກາດ9 - I would like orange juice with the number 9
Conclusion
By learning the vocabulary and phrases in this lesson, you should now be more confident in your ability to order food and drinks at a restaurant in Lao. Remember to use the basic phrases in Lao to be polite and respectful to the staff, and make sure to try the local cuisine for the full cultural experience. Enjoy your meal!
Other Lessons
- House Home
- Colors
- Medecine
- Months of the Year
- Asking for Directions
- Counting and Numbers
- Shopping Vocabulary
- Climate
- Express Surprise
- Basic Greetings
Sources
- 30+ Lao Restaurant Vocabulary: A Dish Of Useful Words And ...
- 50 Essential Lao words and phrases for travelers: your basic Lao ...
- #1 Easy Guide To Ordering Food In Lao - Ling App