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Introduction[edit | edit source]

In this lesson, we will explore vocabulary related to the weather in Lao and learn how to discuss weather conditions. Weather is a topic that is relevant to our daily lives as it affects our activities, travel plans, and even our moods. By understanding weather vocabulary, you will be able to have meaningful conversations about the weather with native Lao speakers and navigate through various weather conditions when you visit Laos. So let's dive in and explore the fascinating world of Lao weather vocabulary!

Weather Vocabulary[edit | edit source]

Weather conditions in Lao can vary throughout the year, with distinct seasons and different types of weather phenomena. Let's start by learning some essential weather vocabulary words in Lao along with their English translations.

Basic Weather Terms[edit | edit source]

Here are some basic weather terms that will help you describe the general weather conditions:

Lao	Pronunciation	English
ນ້ຳ	nam	rain
ດົງ	dong	wind
ສຸດ	sut	hot
ນ້ໍາໄປ	nam pai	sunny
ສິ່ງ	sing	clear
ແສງ	saeng	cloudy
ສົ່ງຂາ	song kha	storm
ນົກບົ່ວ	nok bou	foggy
ນ້ໍາຕາ	nam ta	cold

Let's look at some example sentences using these basic weather terms:

ນ້ຳຕົ້ນໄມ້ເກີດຈາກດົງ. (Nam ton mai keuat chao dong.) - It is raining heavily because of the wind.
ຊາຍເກີດຈາກສຸດ. (Sai keuat chao sut.) - It is hot today.
ນ້ໍາໄປຈາກສິ່ງ. (Nam pai chao sing.) - It is sunny outside.
ນ້ໍາຕາເກີດຈາກນ້ຳ. (Nam ta keuat chao nam.) - It is cold because of the rain.

Rain and Precipitation[edit | edit source]

Rainfall is an important aspect of weather, and it plays a major role in agriculture and the overall climate. Here are some words related to rain and precipitation:

Lao	Pronunciation	English
ນ້ຳ	nam	rain
ລົດລ້າງ	lut lang	drizzle
ສະຈານນ້ຳ	sa chan nam	shower
ສະຈານທີ່ມາ	sa chan thi ma	downpour
ນ້ຳຊາຍ	nam sai	rainy
ນ້ຳເຫັນ	nam han	pouring rain
ນ້ຳປາກ	nam pak	raindrop

Let's see these words in action:

ນ້ຳລົດລ້າງກັນໄດ້ທີ່ມາ. (Nam lut lang kan dai thi ma.) - It drizzled a little bit.
ນ້ຳສະຈານນ້ຳເຫັນກັນໄດ້. (Nam sa chan nam kan dai.) - There was a shower of rain.
ນ້ຳນ້ຳທີ່ມາກັນໄດ້. (Nam nam thi ma kan dai.) - There was a heavy downpour of rain.
ນ້ຳນ້ຳຊາຍກັນໄດ້. (Nam nam sai kan dai.) - It was a rainy day.
ນ້ຳປາກກັນໄດ້ກວ່ານ້ຳນ້ຳ. (Nam pak kan dai kua nam nam.) - The raindrops were bigger than usual.

Wind and Storms[edit | edit source]

Wind is a common weather phenomenon, and storms can bring about strong winds and other severe weather conditions. Let's learn some words related to wind and storms in Lao:

Lao	Pronunciation	English
ດົງ	dong	wind
ສຸດດົງ	sut dong	windy
ສົ່ງຂາ	song kha	storm
ສົ່ງຂາດົງ	song kha dong	stormy
ຍາດດົງ	nyat dong	gust of wind
ດົງຈາກຂາ	dong chao kha	wind from the storm
ຕົກດົງ	tok dong	gentle breeze

Let's see these words in context:

ດົງຈາກຂາດົງກັນໄດ້. (Dong chao kha dong kan dai.) - The wind from the storm was strong.
ສົ່ງຂາດົງກັນໄດ້. (Song kha dong kan dai.) - It was a stormy day.
ຍາດດົງກັນໄດ້ວ່າສຸດດົງ. (Nyat dong kan dai wa sut dong.) - There was a gust of wind stronger than the usual wind.
ຕົກດົງກັນໄດ້. (Tok dong kan dai.) - There was a gentle breeze.

Temperature and Seasons[edit | edit source]

Temperature plays a significant role in our daily lives, and understanding temperature-related vocabulary is essential. Additionally, seasons bring about specific weather conditions and activities. Let's explore temperature and season-related words in Lao:

Lao	Pronunciation	English
ສະພາ	sa pha	temperature
ນ້ໍາຕາ	nam ta	cold
ຫຼາຍສະພາ	lai sa pha	cool
ສຸດ	sut	hot
ສຸດນ້ໍາ	sut nam	very hot
ນ້ໍາຮາກ	nam hak	warm
ນາງສາ	nang sa	summer
ມີຄວາມຮັກແຊວ	mi khuam hak saew	rainy season
ສະແດງ	sa daeng	autumn
ຫມາກສຸດ	mak sut	winter
ສາມາດ	samat	spring

Let's use these words in sentences:

ນ້ໍາຕາຈາກນ້ໍາໄມ້. (Nam ta chao nam mai.) - It is colder than yesterday.
ຫຼາຍສະພາຈາກນ້ໍາຕາ. (Lai sa pha chao nam ta.) - It is cool compared to the cold.
ສຸດນ້ໍາເກີດຈາກນ້ໍາຕາ. (Sut nam keuat chao nam ta.) - It is very hot due to the heat.
ນ້ໍາຮາກເກີດຈາກສະແດງ. (Nam hak keuat chao sa daeng.) - It is warm because of autumn.
ສະແດງກັນໄດ້ວ່າມີຄວາມຮັກແຊວ. (Sa daeng kan dai wa mi khuam hak saew.) - Autumn is rainier than the rainy season.

Cultural Insights[edit | edit source]

Weather and seasons have a significant impact on the lifestyle, culture, and traditions of the Lao people. Laos experiences a tropical monsoon climate with distinct dry and wet seasons. The rainy season, known as "mi khuam hak saew," is an essential time for agriculture, as it provides the necessary water for rice cultivation, which is a staple in Lao cuisine. The Lao people have developed various farming techniques and rituals that are closely tied to the weather and seasons.

In rural areas, Lao villagers often rely on traditional weather forecasting methods, such as observing animal behavior, cloud formations, and wind patterns, to predict weather changes. This knowledge is passed down from generation to generation and plays a crucial role in agricultural planning and daily activities.

Furthermore, Lao people have a deep respect for nature and its elements. Weather-related deities and spirits are an integral part of Lao folklore and religious beliefs. During festivals and ceremonies, offerings are made to these deities to seek protection and blessings, especially during times of extreme weather conditions.

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now it's time to put your knowledge to the test! Try these practice exercises to reinforce what you've learned.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blank Choose the correct weather-related word to complete each sentence.

1. ນ້ຳປາກໄດ້ວ່າສຸດ. (Nam pak kan dai wa sut.) - The _______ was bigger than usual. 2. ນ້ຳລົດລ້າງກັນໄດ້ທີ່ມາ. (Nam lut lang kan dai thi ma.) - It drizzled a _______. 3. ນ້ຳນ້ຳຊາຍກັນໄດ້. (Nam nam sai kan dai.) - It was a _______ day. 4. ດົງຈາກຂາດົງກັນໄດ້. (Dong chao kha dong kan dai.) - The wind from the _______ was strong.

Exercise 2: Translate the Sentence Translate the following sentence from English to Lao.

"It is cool compared to the cold."

Exercise 3: Describe the Picture Describe the weather condition in the picture below using Lao vocabulary.

[Insert a picture of a rainy day]

Solution:

1. ນ້ຳປາກໄດ້ວ່າສຸດ. (Nam pak kan dai wa sut.) - The raindrop was bigger than usual. 2. ຫຼາຍສະພາຈາກນ້ໍາຕາ. (Lai sa pha chao nam ta.)

Exercise 3 Solution: ນ້ຳສະຈານທີ່ມາ (Nam sa chan thi ma) - Heavy downpour

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You have successfully learned vocabulary related to the weather in Lao and how to discuss weather conditions. Weather is an essential aspect of daily life, and understanding weather vocabulary will help you navigate through different weather conditions and engage in meaningful conversations with native Lao speakers. Keep practicing and exploring the fascinating world of the Lao language!

Table of Contents - Lao Course - 0 to A1[edit source]

Course Presentation

Greetings and Introductions

Pronouns and Verb to be

Numbers and Time

Nouns and Plurals

Family and Relationships

Adjectives and Adverbs

Food and Drinks

Lao Customs and Etiquette

Questions and Negations

Travel and Transportation

Prepositions and Conjunctions

Shopping and Money

Lao Food and Dining

Tenses and Verb Conjugation

Weather and Seasons

Weather Vocabulary
Seasons

Comparatives and Superlatives

Hobbies and Interests

Lao Music and Arts

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-Weather is a fascinating and often unpredictable phenomenon, and it's something that affects everyone every day. In this lesson, we will learn vocabulary related to the weather in Lao and how to discuss weather conditions. Let's get started!
+== Introduction ==
+In this lesson, we will explore vocabulary related to the weather in Lao and learn how to discuss weather conditions. Weather is a topic that is relevant to our daily lives as it affects our activities, travel plans, and even our moods. By understanding weather vocabulary, you will be able to have meaningful conversations about the weather with native Lao speakers and navigate through various weather conditions when you visit Laos. So let's dive in and explore the fascinating world of Lao weather vocabulary!
+== Weather Vocabulary ==
+Weather conditions in Lao can vary throughout the year, with distinct seasons and different types of weather phenomena. Let's start by learning some essential weather vocabulary words in Lao along with their English translations.
+=== Basic Weather Terms ===
+Here are some basic weather terms that will help you describe the general weather conditions:
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Lao !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| ນ້ຳ || nam || rain
+|-
+| ດົງ || dong || wind
+|-
+| ສຸດ || sut || hot
+|-
+| ນ້ໍາໄປ || nam pai || sunny
+|-
+| ສິ່ງ || sing || clear
+|-
+| ແສງ || saeng || cloudy
+|-
+| ສົ່ງຂາ || song kha || storm
+|-
+| ນົກບົ່ວ || nok bou || foggy
+|-
+| ນ້ໍາຕາ || nam ta || cold
+|}
+Let's look at some example sentences using these basic weather terms:
+* ນ້ຳຕົ້ນໄມ້ເກີດຈາກດົງ. (Nam ton mai keuat chao dong.) - It is raining heavily because of the wind.
+* ຊາຍເກີດຈາກສຸດ. (Sai keuat chao sut.) - It is hot today.
+* ນ້ໍາໄປຈາກສິ່ງ. (Nam pai chao sing.) - It is sunny outside.
+* ນ້ໍາຕາເກີດຈາກນ້ຳ. (Nam ta keuat chao nam.) - It is cold because of the rain.
+=== Rain and Precipitation ===
+Rainfall is an important aspect of weather, and it plays a major role in agriculture and the overall climate. Here are some words related to rain and precipitation:
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Lao !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| ນ້ຳ || nam || rain
+|-
+| ລົດລ້າງ || lut lang || drizzle
+|-
+| ສະຈານນ້ຳ || sa chan nam || shower
+|-
+| ສະຈານທີ່ມາ || sa chan thi ma || downpour
+|-
+| ນ້ຳຊາຍ || nam sai || rainy
+|-
+| ນ້ຳເຫັນ || nam han || pouring rain
+|-
+| ນ້ຳປາກ || nam pak || raindrop
+|}
+Let's see these words in action:
-== Basics of Lao Weather ==
+* ນ້ຳລົດລ້າງກັນໄດ້ທີ່ມາ. (Nam lut lang kan dai thi ma.) - It drizzled a little bit.
+* ນ້ຳສະຈານນ້ຳເຫັນກັນໄດ້. (Nam sa chan nam kan dai.) - There was a shower of rain.
+* ນ້ຳນ້ຳທີ່ມາກັນໄດ້. (Nam nam thi ma kan dai.) - There was a heavy downpour of rain.
+* ນ້ຳນ້ຳຊາຍກັນໄດ້. (Nam nam sai kan dai.) - It was a rainy day.
+* ນ້ຳປາກກັນໄດ້ກວ່ານ້ຳນ້ຳ. (Nam pak kan dai kua nam nam.) - The raindrops were bigger than usual.
-Lao experiences a tropical monsoon climate, which means that it is generally hot and humid throughout the year, with distinct wet and dry seasons. The weather can be influenced by a number of factors, including the monsoon winds, high pressure systems, and geographical location.
+=== Wind and Storms ===
-== Vocabulary ==
+Wind is a common weather phenomenon, and storms can bring about strong winds and other severe weather conditions. Let's learn some words related to wind and storms in Lao:
-Here are some common words and phrases related to weather in Lao:
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Lao !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| ດົງ || dong || wind
+|-
+| ສຸດດົງ || sut dong || windy
+|-
+| ສົ່ງຂາ || song kha || storm
+|-
+| ສົ່ງຂາດົງ || song kha dong || stormy
+|-
+| ຍາດດົງ || nyat dong || gust of wind
+|-
+| ດົງຈາກຂາ || dong chao kha || wind from the storm
+|-
+| ຕົກດົງ || tok dong || gentle breeze
+|}
+Let's see these words in context:
+* ດົງຈາກຂາດົງກັນໄດ້. (Dong chao kha dong kan dai.) - The wind from the storm was strong.
+* ສົ່ງຂາດົງກັນໄດ້. (Song kha dong kan dai.) - It was a stormy day.
+* ຍາດດົງກັນໄດ້ວ່າສຸດດົງ. (Nyat dong kan dai wa sut dong.) - There was a gust of wind stronger than the usual wind.
+* ຕົກດົງກັນໄດ້. (Tok dong kan dai.) - There was a gentle breeze.
+=== Temperature and Seasons ===
+Temperature plays a significant role in our daily lives, and understanding temperature-related vocabulary is essential. Additionally, seasons bring about specific weather conditions and activities. Let's explore temperature and season-related words in Lao:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Lao !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| ນ້ໍາເອົາ || <span title="IPA">/naum ɤːw/</span> || Rainy
+| ສະພາ || sa pha || temperature
 |-
-| ທາດ || <span title="IPA">/thaːt/</span> || Sunny
+| ນ້ໍາຕາ || nam ta || cold
 |-
-| ຫວານຫຼັງເກີດ || <span title="IPA">/waa.naan ləŋ.keet/</span> || Spring
+| ຫຼາຍສະພາ || lai sa pha || cool
 |-
-| ຊາງ || <span title="IPA">/saːŋ/</span> || Dry
+| ສຸດ || sut || hot
 |-
-| ກຸມພາ || <span title="IPA">/kumpʰaː/</span> || Autumn
+| ສຸດນ້ໍາ || sut nam || very hot
 |-
-| ຈັນທະບູລີ || <span title="IPA">/t͡ɕʰan.tʰaː.bulii/</span> || Thunderstorm
+| ນ້ໍາຮາກ || nam hak || warm
 |-
-| ໜວຍແກ່ || <span title="IPA">/nua.kɛː/</span> || Windy
+| ນາງສາ || nang sa || summer
 |-
-| ນາງສົ້ມ || <span title="IPA">/naːŋ.som/</span> || Winter
+| ມີຄວາມຮັກແຊວ || mi khuam hak saew || rainy season
+|-
+| ສະແດງ || sa daeng || autumn
+|-
+| ຫມາກສຸດ || mak sut || winter
+|-
+| ສາມາດ || samat || spring
 |}
-And here are some useful phrases you can use when discussing the weather in Lao:
+Let's use these words in sentences:
+* ນ້ໍາຕາຈາກນ້ໍາໄມ້. (Nam ta chao nam mai.) - It is colder than yesterday.
+* ຫຼາຍສະພາຈາກນ້ໍາຕາ. (Lai sa pha chao nam ta.) - It is cool compared to the cold.
+* ສຸດນ້ໍາເກີດຈາກນ້ໍາຕາ. (Sut nam keuat chao nam ta.) - It is very hot due to the heat.
+* ນ້ໍາຮາກເກີດຈາກສະແດງ. (Nam hak keuat chao sa daeng.) - It is warm because of autumn.
+* ສະແດງກັນໄດ້ວ່າມີຄວາມຮັກແຊວ. (Sa daeng kan dai wa mi khuam hak saew.) - Autumn is rainier than the rainy season.
+== Cultural Insights ==
+Weather and seasons have a significant impact on the lifestyle, culture, and traditions of the Lao people. Laos experiences a tropical monsoon climate with distinct dry and wet seasons. The rainy season, known as "mi khuam hak saew," is an essential time for agriculture, as it provides the necessary water for rice cultivation, which is a staple in Lao cuisine. The Lao people have developed various farming techniques and rituals that are closely tied to the weather and seasons.
+In rural areas, Lao villagers often rely on traditional weather forecasting methods, such as observing animal behavior, cloud formations, and wind patterns, to predict weather changes. This knowledge is passed down from generation to generation and plays a crucial role in agricultural planning and daily activities.
+Furthermore, Lao people have a deep respect for nature and its elements. Weather-related deities and spirits are an integral part of Lao folklore and religious beliefs. During festivals and ceremonies, offerings are made to these deities to seek protection and blessings, especially during times of extreme weather conditions.
+== Practice Exercises ==
+Now it's time to put your knowledge to the test! Try these practice exercises to reinforce what you've learned.
+Exercise 1: Fill in the Blank
+Choose the correct weather-related word to complete each sentence.
-- ລາກອາຍະອາວັນທີ່ນໍາເອົາຍິງແມ່ຍ = The rainy season this year is heavy.
+. ນ້ຳປາກໄດ້ວ່າສຸດ. (Nam pak kan dai wa sut.) - The _______ was bigger than usual.
-- ຕັ້ງແຕ່ເທດໃນສີສັດແລະປະເທດກັບເທດໄທເຕັດ = temperature differences between the city and the countryside are high.
+. ນ້ຳລົດລ້າງກັນໄດ້ທີ່ມາ. (Nam lut lang kan dai thi ma.) - It drizzled a _______.
-- ພາສາໂດຍຈົ່ງກົງໝົດ = the language was the most important.
+. ນ້ຳນ້ຳຊາຍກັນໄດ້. (Nam nam sai kan dai.) - It was a _______ day.
+. ດົງຈາກຂາດົງກັນໄດ້. (Dong chao kha dong kan dai.) - The wind from the _______ was strong.
-## Talking About the Weather ##
+Exercise 2: Translate the Sentence
+Translate the following sentence from English to Lao.
-When discussing the weather, it's important to know the correct vocabulary and grammar to use. Here are some examples of sentences you might use when talking about the weather in Lao:
+"It is cool compared to the cold."
-- ນ້ໍາເອົານ້ອມໃສ່ນັ້ນ = It's raining heavily.
+Exercise 3: Describe the Picture
-- ທາດທີ່ໄດ້ກວ່າເດີ່ນໃຫຍ່ = Today's sun is hotter than usual.
+Describe the weather condition in the picture below using Lao vocabulary.
-- ຈິງທີ່ ຈັນຮາແລ້ວ ແລ້ວສຸບຜົນ = The winter sky is often clear and blue.
-## Conclusion ##
+[Insert a picture of a rainy day]
-In this lesson, we've learned vocabulary related to the weather in Lao and how to discuss weather conditions. Don't forget to practice using these words and phrases in context, and to pay attention to the weather around you!
+Solution:
+. ນ້ຳປາກໄດ້ວ່າສຸດ. (Nam pak kan dai wa sut.) - The raindrop was bigger than usual.
+. ຫຼາຍສະພາຈາກນ້ໍາຕາ. (Lai sa pha chao nam ta.)
+Exercise 3 Solution:
+ນ້ຳສະຈານທີ່ມາ (Nam sa chan thi ma) - Heavy downpour
+== Conclusion ==
+Congratulations! You have successfully learned vocabulary related to the weather in Lao and how to discuss weather conditions. Weather is an essential aspect of daily life, and understanding weather vocabulary will help you navigate through different weather conditions and engage in meaningful conversations with native Lao speakers. Keep practicing and exploring the fascinating world of the Lao language!
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 |title=Lao Vocabulary → Weather and Seasons → Weather Vocabulary
-|keywords=Lao weather vocabulary, Lao seasons, weather phrases in Lao, talking about the weather in Lao
+|keywords=Lao weather vocabulary, Lao weather terms, Lao weather words, Lao seasons, Lao weather conditions
-|description=Learn weather-related vocabulary in Lao and how to discuss weather conditions. This lesson is part of the Complete 0 to A1 Lao Course for beginners.
+|description=In this lesson, you will learn vocabulary related to the weather in Lao and how to discuss weather conditions. Explore the fascinating world of Lao weather vocabulary and gain insights into the cultural significance of weather in Laos.
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-<span gpt></span> <span model=gpt-3.5-turbo></span> <span temperature=1></span>
+<span gpt></span> <span model=gpt-3.5-turbo-16k></span> <span temperature=0.7></span>
+==Sources==
+* [https://ling-app.com/lo/lao-weather-vocabulary/ #1 Best Guide To Lao Weather Vocabulary - Ling App]
+* [https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/Laos Laos - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com]
+* [https://ling-app.com/lo/natural-disaster-vocabulary-in-lao/ 12 Easy Natural Disaster Vocabulary In Lao - Ling App]
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 * [[Language/Lao/Vocabulary/Family-Members|Family Members]]
 * [[Language/Lao/Vocabulary/Basic-Survival-Word-and-Phrases|Basic Survival Word and Phrases]]
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+|[[Language/Lao/Grammar/Past-Tense|◀️ Past Tense — Previous Lesson]]
+|[[Language/Lao/Vocabulary/Seasons|Next Lesson — Seasons ▶️]]
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