Khmer

The Khmer word for boyfriend is សង្សារ. In casual conversation, it is used to mean both boyfriend and girlfriend.

The English word “rude” is translated into Khmer as ឈ្លើយ.

The English phrase “cheers” is translated into Khmer as ជល់មួយ.

The English phrase “good night” is translated into Khmer as រាត្រីសួស្តី.

The English word ‘antibiotic’ is translated into Khmer as ថ្នាំអង់ទីប៊ីយោទិច. This noun refers to a substance that destroys or inhibits bacteria.

In Khmer, the word for daughter is កូនស្រី. The term refers to a female offspring.

In Khmer, ‘thank you’ is said as អរគុណ. អរគុណ is used as an expression of gratitude.

The English word “slap” is translated into Khmer as ទះកំផ្លៀង. ទះកំផ្លៀង is used as a noun to refer to a blow dealt with an open hand.

សូមអបអរសាទរ is the Khmer way to say congratulations. The phrase is used for formal achievements, such as graduations, promotions or official ceremonies.

In Khmer, the word for beautiful is ស្អាត. The term is used to describe things that are attractive.