L is for Language

In Camboida Khmer is the official language. It is spoken throughout the country, and 90% of the population read and write in this language. Common phrases include ...

Hi - suor-sdei

Hello - chom-reab-suor

What time is it? - mong-pon-man-haoey?

Excuse me. Where is the restroom? - ort-tos-tur-born-tob-tek-nov-a e-na?

I miss home. - khnhom-noek-ptah

How kind you are! - nak-chet-lehor-hvey-mles

French fries - dom-loung-chean

Egg roll - chai-yor-chen

Clothing - som-leak-bom-pak

I need a glass of orange juice. - khnhom-trov-ka-toek-kroch-sros -muoy-kev

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