Building Blocks – Essential Vocabulary & Phrases
Module 2: Building Blocks – Essential Vocabulary & Phrases Congratulations on mastering the script! Now, the real fun begins. In this module, we will build your vocabulary, giving you the essential words and phrases you need for basic communication in Cambodia.
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Lesson 2.1: Essential Greetings (Formal & Informal) The way you greet someone in Cambodia depends on their age and status. Using the correct greeting shows respect. Khmer Romanization English Usage ជំរាបសួរ 🔊 chum-riep-suor Hello (Formal) Use with elders, officials, or people you don't know. Always accompanied by a សំពះ (sampeah). សួស្ដី 🔊 suo-sdey Hello (Informal) Use with friends, peers, and people younger than you. ជំរាបលា 🔊 chum-riep-lie Goodbye (Formal) Used in formal situations. លាសិនហើយ 🔊 lie-sen-haeuy Goodbye (Informal) Commonly used among friends. Literally "goodbye for now". Lesson 2.2: The Key Words These five words are the absolute essentials for polite communication. …