Bedeutung
Polite word used when making a request.
Kultureller Hintergrund
When using 'Karuna' in a temple, always lower your head slightly to show humility. This physical act complements the 'compassion' meaning of the word. If someone uses 'Karuna' with you, it is polite to respond with 'By all means' (Doi) or 'With pleasure' (Duay khwam yin dee). In Lao culture, you rarely use 'Karuna' with people younger than you or of lower social status in a casual setting; it might seem like you are being sarcastic or overly distant. Signs in Laos often use 'Karuna' to maintain a peaceful and respectful public atmosphere, reflecting the 'Sabaidee' lifestyle.
The 'Dae' Sandwich
For maximum politeness that doesn't sound robotic, use 'Karuna' at the start and 'dae' at the end. It makes you sound like a native speaker who is being very sweet.
Don't over-Karuna
If you use it every two seconds with friends, it sounds like you're being dramatic or high-maintenance.
Bedeutung
Polite word used when making a request.
The 'Dae' Sandwich
For maximum politeness that doesn't sound robotic, use 'Karuna' at the start and 'dae' at the end. It makes you sound like a native speaker who is being very sweet.
Don't over-Karuna
If you use it every two seconds with friends, it sounds like you're being dramatic or high-maintenance.
The Nop
Always pair 'Karuna' with a slight nod or a full Nop when speaking to elders.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct word to make a polite request.
_______ ເວົ້າ ຊ້າໆ ແດ່.
'Karuna' is used at the start of a sentence to mean 'please'.
Which sentence is the most appropriate to use with a stranger?
Asking for a seat:
The use of 'Karuna' and the polite ending 'Chao' is best for strangers.
Complete the dialogue at the temple.
Sign: ກະລຸນາ _______ ເກີບ. (Please remove shoes.)
'Thot' means to remove or take off.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are in a formal meeting and want someone to check a file.
'Karuna' + 'Kuatsop' (check) is the professional way to ask.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Politeness Levels
Formal
- • ກະລຸນາ (Karuna)
- • ຂໍຄວາມກະລຸນາ
Neutral
- • ກະລຸນາ...ແດ່
- • ຊ່ວຍ...ແດ່
Informal
- • ...ແດ່
- • ...ເດີ້
Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgaben_______ ເວົ້າ ຊ້າໆ ແດ່.
'Karuna' is used at the start of a sentence to mean 'please'.
Asking for a seat:
The use of 'Karuna' and the polite ending 'Chao' is best for strangers.
Sign: ກະລຸນາ _______ ເກີບ. (Please remove shoes.)
'Thot' means to remove or take off.
Situation: You are in a formal meeting and want someone to check a file.
'Karuna' + 'Kuatsop' (check) is the professional way to ask.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
5 FragenNo, 'Karuna' is a prefix. If you want to say 'please' at the end, use 'dae' (ແດ່).
Yes, they are identical in meaning and script origin, though the pronunciation varies slightly.
Use 'Karuna ya...' (ກະລຸນາ ຢ່າ...). For example, 'Karuna ya chup' (Please don't touch).
Yes, it is gender-neutral. Both men and women use it.
Just adding 'dae' at the end of a verb, like 'Suay dae' (Help, please).
Verwandte Redewendungen
ແດ່
similarA soft polite particle used at the end of requests.
ຂໍ
similarTo ask for / May I.
ຊ່ວຍ
builds onHelp.
ໂປດ
specialized formA very formal/royal 'please'.
