Bedeutung
Expressing agreement with a statement or idea.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Agreement is often non-verbal. A slight nod combined with 'ເຫັນດີ' is much more powerful than the words alone. Silence can also mean disagreement, as people avoid saying 'no' directly. In meetings, the most senior person usually speaks first. Others will use 'ເຫັນດີ' to show respect and alignment with the leader's vision, even if they have minor reservations. Among the diaspora, 'ເຫັນດີ' is sometimes replaced by 'Agree' (transliterated) or used more directly/frequently than in Laos, reflecting Western communication styles. Decisions about festivals or temple (Wat) activities are made by a committee of elders. 'ເຫັນດີ' here is a sign of community solidarity.
Add 'Num' for Warmth
Always try to say 'Hen dee num' instead of just 'Hen dee' when talking to people. It sounds much friendlier and less robotic.
Don't over-agree
In Lao culture, agreeing too quickly can sometimes seem insincere. Listen fully before saying 'Hen dee'.
Bedeutung
Expressing agreement with a statement or idea.
Add 'Num' for Warmth
Always try to say 'Hen dee num' instead of just 'Hen dee' when talking to people. It sounds much friendlier and less robotic.
Don't over-agree
In Lao culture, agreeing too quickly can sometimes seem insincere. Listen fully before saying 'Hen dee'.
The 'Polite Disagreement'
If you disagree, say 'ເຫັນດີນຳຢູ່, ແຕ່...' (I agree with you [somewhat], but...). This saves face for the other person.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word to say 'I agree with you.'
ຂ້ອຍເຫັນດີ___ເຈົ້າ.
'ນຳ' (num) is used to mean 'with' when agreeing with a person.
Which phrase is best for agreeing to a price at a market?
When the seller says '10,000 Kip,' you say:
'ຕົກລົງ' (Tok long) is the standard for 'It's a deal' or 'I accept the price.'
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
A: ມື້ນີ້ອາກາດຮ້ອນຫຼາຍເນາະ? B: _________.
Since the weather being hot is a fact/observation, 'ແມ່ນແລ້ວ' (That's right) is more natural than 'I agree.'
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: A formal meeting where everyone agrees on a new law.
This is the formal term for 'unanimous agreement' used in official contexts.
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Agreement Types
Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgabenຂ້ອຍເຫັນດີ___ເຈົ້າ.
'ນຳ' (num) is used to mean 'with' when agreeing with a person.
When the seller says '10,000 Kip,' you say:
'ຕົກລົງ' (Tok long) is the standard for 'It's a deal' or 'I accept the price.'
A: ມື້ນີ້ອາກາດຮ້ອນຫຼາຍເນາະ? B: _________.
Since the weather being hot is a fact/observation, 'ແມ່ນແລ້ວ' (That's right) is more natural than 'I agree.'
Situation: A formal meeting where everyone agrees on a new law.
This is the formal term for 'unanimous agreement' used in official contexts.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenIt is neutral. You can use it with friends, but adding 'Khap-pa-chao' makes it formal for business.
Only if the question is asking for your opinion. If it's a yes/no fact question, use 'Maen Laew' or 'By'.
'Hen Dee' is about sharing an opinion. 'Tok Long' is about making a deal or a final decision.
Say 'Khoy bor hen dee.' To be more polite, add 'pan dai' at the end.
Yes, in casual conversation, dropping the 'I' is very common and sounds natural.
Yes, physically it means to see. In this phrase, it's used metaphorically for mental perception.
'Num' means 'with' or 'along.' It emphasizes that you are agreeing *with* the person, not just the idea.
Yes, it is very common in professional emails to confirm you agree with a proposal.
You can say 'Khoy hen dee bang suan' (I agree in some parts).
Younger people might say 'Chud pai' (Arrange it/Go for it) instead of 'Hen dee' for plans.
Verwandte Redewendungen
ຕົກລົງ
similarTo agree/deal
ແມ່ນແລ້ວ
similarThat's right
ບໍ່ເຫັນດີ
contrastTo disagree
ເຫັນດີເຫັນພ້ອມ
builds onTo be in full consensus
