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A1 verb 8 min de lectura

ដុសធ្មេញ

To brush teeth

At the A1 level, 'ដុសធ្មេញ' (dos thmenh) is a vital vocabulary item for discussing basic daily routines. Learners at this stage should focus on the simple present tense and imperative forms. The goal is to be able to say 'I brush my teeth' or 'I need to brush my teeth.' It is often taught alongside other hygiene verbs like 'wash face' (លាងមុខ) and 'take a bath' (ងូតទឹក). At this level, you don't need to worry about complex grammar; simply combining the subject (I, you, he) with the verb is enough. It's important to recognize the written form and the pronunciation. Cambodian children learn this early, and for a foreign learner, it's an 'ice-breaker' word that shows you are learning the fundamentals of life in Cambodia. You might use it when staying at a guesthouse or with a local family to explain what you are doing in the morning. The focus is on survival communication and basic self-care descriptions.
At the A2 level, learners begin to use 'ដុសធ្មេញ' in more complex sentences involving time and frequency. You should be able to say things like 'I brush my teeth twice a day' or 'I brush my teeth after breakfast.' You will also start using the word in the past and future tenses using markers like 'បាន' (ban) or 'នឹង' (neung). At this stage, you might also learn the names of the tools involved, such as 'ច្រាសដុសធ្មេញ' (toothbrush) and 'ថ្នាំដុសធ្មេញ' (toothpaste). You can describe a sequence of events: 'I wake up, wash my face, and then brush my teeth.' This level requires more than just the verb; it requires the ability to place the action within a daily schedule. You might also start to understand simple health advice in Khmer, such as 'You should brush your teeth every day.'
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By the B1 level, you can use 'ដុសធ្មេញ' to discuss health and hygiene in more detail. You might describe the process or give advice to others. For instance, you could explain why brushing is important to prevent cavities or discuss different types of toothpaste. You will use the term in conditional sentences: 'If you don't brush your teeth, you will have toothaches.' You'll also become familiar with related terms like 'អំបោះដុសធ្មេញ' (dental floss) and 'ទឹកខ្ពុរមាត់' (mouthwash). At this level, your conversation becomes more fluid, and you can talk about personal habits or cultural differences in hygiene. You might also read simple health brochures or watch short educational videos in Khmer that use this vocabulary in a more instructional tone.
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At the B2 level, 'ដុសធ្មេញ' is used in broader contexts, such as discussing public health issues or environmental impacts (e.g., plastic waste from toothbrushes). You can express opinions on dental care products and understand more technical explanations from a dentist. You should be able to follow a detailed set of instructions on oral hygiene or participate in a discussion about school programs that promote health. Your use of the word is no longer just about the action itself but also about the implications of that action. You can use more formal language and understand the nuances between 'dos thmenh' and 'som-at thmenh' in a professional setting. You might also encounter the word in news articles or more formal reports about the health of the population.
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At the C1 level, you have a deep understanding of the word and its place in the Khmer language. You can use it in metaphorical senses if they exist or understand its use in literature and formal speeches. You are aware of the formal and royal variations of the word, even if you don't use them daily. You can discuss the etymology of the components 'dos' and 'thmenh' and how they relate to other words in the Austroasiatic language family. You can engage in complex debates about healthcare policy in Cambodia, including the accessibility of dental care and the role of 'dos thmenh' in preventative medicine. Your command of the language allows you to switch between casual and formal registers seamlessly when discussing hygiene and health.
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At the C2 level, your mastery of 'ដុសធ្មេញ' and its related concepts is near-native. You can understand all regional dialects and variations in pronunciation. You are familiar with the history of hygiene in Cambodia and how the language has evolved to incorporate modern dental terms. You can write academic papers or give professional presentations in Khmer on topics related to oral health, using 'ដុសធ្មេញ' as a base for more complex technical discussions. You understand the cultural weight of the term and its associations in Khmer proverbs or idiomatic expressions. You can nuances your speech to convey exactly the right level of formality, urgency, or politeness, whether you are talking to a child, a peer, or a high-ranking official.
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Ejemplos

ដុសធ្មេញ en 30 segundos

  • Common Khmer verb for brushing teeth.
  • Essential for daily routine conversations.
  • Compound of 'scrub' and 'teeth'.
  • Used in both casual and formal health contexts.

The Khmer verb ដុសធ្មេញ (pronounced 'dos thmenh') is the standard and most common way to describe the act of brushing one's teeth. It is a compound verb consisting of two distinct parts: ដុស (dos), which means to scrub, rub, or scour, and ធ្មេញ (thmenh), which means teeth. In Cambodian culture, maintaining oral hygiene is a daily ritual typically performed at least twice a day—once upon waking up and once before retiring for the night. The term is versatile and used across all social strata, from rural villages to urban centers like Phnom Penh. It is one of the first action phrases a child learns from their parents, emphasizing the importance of health and cleanliness. Beyond the literal physical act, using this word correctly demonstrates a learner's grasp of basic daily routines in Khmer. It is categorized under the CEFR A1 level because it is essential for fundamental communication regarding personal care. When you use this word, you are specifically referring to the mechanical action of using a toothbrush and toothpaste to clean the dental surfaces. It is not used for rinsing the mouth (which would be ខ្ពុរមាត់ - khpuor moat) or general face washing. Understanding the nuances of 'dos' is helpful, as this verb is also used for scrubbing floors or washing dishes, highlighting the vigorous nature of the cleaning action intended.

Action Type
Physical activity involving hygiene tools.
Frequency
Daily, usually morning and evening.
Context
Bathroom routine, health education, parenting.

កុំភ្លេចដុសធ្មេញមុនពេលចូលគេង។ (Don't forget to brush your teeth before going to bed.)

កូនដឹងទេថាការដុសធ្មេញជួយការពារធ្មេញពុក? (Child, do you know that brushing teeth helps prevent tooth decay?)

ខ្ញុំដុសធ្មេញបីដងក្នុងមួយថ្ងៃ។ (I brush my teeth three times a day.)

តើអ្នកបានដុសធ្មេញរួចហើយឬនៅ? (Have you already brushed your teeth?)

ការដុសធ្មេញឱ្យបានត្រឹមត្រូវគឺសំខាន់ណាស់។ (Brushing teeth correctly is very important.)

Using ដុសធ្មេញ in a sentence follows the standard Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) structure common in the Khmer language. However, because 'thmenh' (teeth) is already the object within this compound verb, you often don't need to add another object unless you are being very specific. For instance, if you want to say 'I brush my teeth with toothpaste,' you would say ខ្ញុំដុសធ្មេញជាមួយថ្នាំដុសធ្មេញ (Khnhom dos thmenh cheamuoy thnam dos thmenh). Notice how 'thnam dos thmenh' (toothpaste) literally translates to 'medicine for scrubbing teeth.' This consistency makes the vocabulary easier to memorize. When forming imperatives, such as telling a child to brush their teeth, you can simply say ដុសធ្មេញទៅ! (Dos thmenh tov!) or more politely សូមដុសធ្មេញ (Som dos thmenh). For past actions, Khmer doesn't change the verb form; instead, it uses particles like បាន (ban) or រួចហើយ (ruoch haey). For example, 'I already brushed my teeth' is ខ្ញុំដុសធ្មេញរួចហើយ. To express a future intention or requirement, words like ត្រូវតែ (trow tae - must) or នឹង (neung - will) are used. The phrase can also be turned into a gerund or a noun phrase by adding ការ (kar) in front, making it ការដុសធ្មេញ (the act of brushing teeth). This is useful in formal health contexts or instructions. In casual conversation, you might hear the pronoun dropped entirely if the subject is obvious. For example, if someone asks 'What are you doing?' while you are in the bathroom, you can just respond 'ដុសធ្មេញ' (Brushing teeth). It is also important to note that when referring to someone else brushing their teeth, the structure remains identical. Khmer lacks the complex conjugation of European languages, making the application of this phrase very straightforward once the basic vocabulary is mastered.

Daily Routine
Used when describing morning or evening habits.
Medical Advice
Used by dentists or doctors when giving instructions.
Parenting
Commonly used as a command or reminder for children.

រាល់ព្រឹក ខ្ញុំតែងតែដុសធ្មេញបន្ទាប់ពីញ៉ាំអាហារ។ (Every morning, I always brush my teeth after eating.)

តើអ្នកត្រូវការច្រាសដុសធ្មេញថ្មីទេ? (Do you need a new toothbrush?)

គ្រូពេទ្យប្រាប់ឱ្យខ្ញុំដុសធ្មេញឱ្យបានយូរជាងមុន។ (The doctor told me to brush my teeth longer than before.)

You will encounter the phrase ដុសធ្មេញ in a variety of settings across Cambodia. Most commonly, it is heard within the home during the morning and evening rush. Parents frequently use it with children to instill good habits. In schools, particularly in primary education, teachers often conduct hygiene sessions where they demonstrate 'kar dos thmenh' (the act of brushing teeth) to students. This is part of a national effort to improve dental health in rural areas. Another primary location is the dental clinic. If you visit a dentist in Cambodia, you will hear this word repeatedly as they give advice on technique, frequency, and the types of brushes to use. Television and radio commercials for toothpaste brands like Colgate or Darlie are ubiquitous in Cambodia, and they always feature the phrase prominently. These advertisements often use catchy slogans to remind the public to brush twice a day. In pharmacies or supermarkets, when looking for oral care products, you will see 'ដុសធ្មេញ' written on labels for toothbrushes (ច្រាសដុសធ្មេញ) and toothpaste (ថ្នាំដុសធ្មេញ). Furthermore, in social settings, if you are staying with a Khmer family or at a guesthouse, you might hear people mentioning it as they prepare for the day or for bed. It is a completely neutral and polite term, suitable for all audiences. Even in literature or news reports regarding public health, this is the standard terminology. Because it is a basic life skill, the word is deeply embedded in the daily linguistic landscape of Cambodia. It is also common to see it in public health posters in health centers (Muntir Peat) across the provinces, often accompanied by illustrations of children smiling with bright white teeth.

Domestic Setting
Daily routines and family interactions.
Media
Advertisements for oral hygiene products.
Healthcare
Dental checkups and health education campaigns.

For English speakers learning Khmer, a few common mistakes can occur when using ដុសធ្មេញ. The first and most frequent error is trying to translate 'brush' too literally. In English, we 'brush' our hair and 'brush' our teeth. However, in Khmer, these are two entirely different verbs. To brush or comb hair is សិតសក់ (set sok), whereas to brush teeth is ដុសធ្មេញ (dos thmenh). Using 'set' for teeth or 'dos' for hair would sound very strange and confusing to a native speaker. Another common mistake is the confusion between ដុស (dos) and លាង (leang). While 'leang' means to wash or rinse (like washing hands or dishes), 'dos' specifically implies the scrubbing motion. If you say you are going to 'leang thmenh', it might imply you are just rinsing your mouth with water without using a brush. A third mistake involves the word order or the unnecessary use of possessive pronouns. While in English we say 'I brush my teeth,' in Khmer, ខ្ញុំដុសធ្មេញ (I brush teeth) is perfectly sufficient. Adding 'របស់ខ្ញុំ' (robous khnhom - of mine) at the end is grammatically correct but often redundant and makes the speaker sound like they are translating directly from English rather than speaking naturally. Furthermore, learners sometimes struggle with the pronunciation of 'dos'. The 's' sound at the end of 'dos' is often a short, aspirated stop or a soft 'h' sound depending on the regional dialect, rather than a long, hissing 's' like in the English word 'dose'. Finally, ensure you don't confuse ដុស (to scrub) with ដុះ (to grow), which is pronounced similarly but with a different vowel length and tone. 'Dos' (scrub) has a shorter, sharper sound than 'doh' (grow).

Verb Confusion
Using 'set' (hair brush) instead of 'dos' (scrub/teeth brush).
Redundancy
Overusing possessive pronouns like 'robous khnhom'.
Pronunciation
Mispronouncing the final 's' or confusing it with 'doh' (to grow).

While ដុសធ្មេញ is the standard term, there are several related words and alternatives depending on the specific action or level of formality you wish to convey. Understanding these helps in building a more nuanced vocabulary. For example, if you want to talk about cleaning your teeth more generally, you might use សម្អាតធ្មេញ (som-at thmenh). 'Som-at' is a broader term for 'to clean' and is often used in professional or clinical settings. Another related term is ខ្ពុរមាត់ (khpuor moat), which means to gargle or rinse the mouth. This is what you do after brushing or after a meal if you don't have a brush handy. If you are talking about using dental floss, the term is ប្រើអំបោះដុសធ្មេញ (praer om-boh dos thmenh), which literally means 'using thread to scrub teeth'. For those with dentures, the verb លាង (leang - to wash) might be used when they take them out to clean them in a glass of water. In very formal or royal Khmer (Rachasap), the terms change significantly, but for 99% of interactions, 'dos thmenh' is the correct choice. It is also interesting to compare 'dos' with other cleaning verbs: ជូត (choot - to wipe/mop), បោស (baos - to sweep), and កក់ (kok - to wash hair). Each hygiene activity has its own dedicated verb, which is a common feature of the Khmer language. Learning these as a set can help you master daily routine descriptions much faster. Below is a comparison table to clarify the differences.

ដុសធ្មេញ (Dos Thmenh)
To brush teeth specifically using a scrubbing motion.
សម្អាតធ្មេញ (Som-at Thmenh)
To clean teeth (more general, can include flossing or professional cleaning).
ខ្ពុរមាត់ (Khpuor Moat)
To rinse or gargle the mouth with water or mouthwash.
សិតសក់ (Set Sok)
To brush or comb hair (a common point of confusion for English speakers).

Guía de pronunciación

UK /dɔs tʰmeɲ/
US /dɔs tʰmeɲ/
Stress is usually equal on both syllables, but 'thmenh' may carry slightly more weight as the object.
Errores comunes
  • Pronouncing the final 's' in 'dos' too strongly like an English 's'.
  • Failing to aspirate the 'th' in 'thmenh'.
  • Pronouncing 'thmenh' as 'th-men' without the final 'nh' sound.
  • Confusing the vowe
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Ejemplos por nivel

1

ខ្ញុំដុសធ្មេញ។

I brush teeth.

Simple Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) structure.

2

កូនដុសធ្មេញទៅ!

Child, brush teeth!

Imperative form.

3

តើអ្នកដុសធ្មេញទេ?

Do you brush teeth?

Simple question using 'te'.

4

គាត់ដុសធ្មេញនៅពេលព្រឹក។

He brushes teeth in the morning.

Adding a time phrase.

5

ខ្ញុំចង់ដុសធ្មេញ។

I want to brush teeth.

Using the auxiliary verb 'chong' (want).

6

កុំភ្លេចដុសធ្មេញ។

Don't forget to brush teeth.

Negative imperative 'kom phlech'.

7

ខ្ញុំមានច្រាសដុសធ្មេញ។

I have a toothbrush.

Noun form 'chras dos thmenh'.

8

ដុសធ្មេញឱ្យស្អាត។

Brush teeth cleanly.

Using 'oy' to indicate the result/manner.

1

ខ្ញុំដុសធ្មេញពីរដងក្នុងមួយថ្ងៃ។

I brush my teeth twice a day.

Frequency phrase 'pi dorng knong mouy thngai'.

2

ខ្ញុំបានដុសធ្មេញរួចហើយ។

I have already brushed my teeth.

Past tense markers 'ban' and 'ruoch haey'.

3

តើអ្នកដុសធ្មេញដោយរបៀបណា?

How do you brush your teeth?

Question about manner 'doy robieb na'.

4

ខ្ញុំត្រូវទិញថ្នាំដុសធ្មេញថ្មី។

I must buy new toothpaste.

Using 'trow' (must) and 'thnam dos thmenh'.

5

មុនចូលគេង ខ្ញុំដុសធ្មេញជានិច្ច។

Before bed, I always brush my teeth.

Adverb of frequency 'cheanich'.

6

ប្អូនស្រីខ្ញុំមិនចូលចិត្តដុសធ្មេញទេ។

My younger sister doesn't like to brush teeth.

Negative preference 'mun chol chet... te'.

7

ការដុសធ្មេញជួយឱ្យធ្មេញស។

Brushing teeth helps make teeth white.

Gerund form 'kar dos thmenh'.

8

សូមដុសធ្មេញឱ្យបានត្រឹមត្រូវ។

Please brush teeth correctly.

Polite imperative 'som'.

1

ប្រសិនបើអ្នកមិនដុសធ្មេញទេ អ្នកនឹងឈឺធ្មេញ។

If you don't brush your teeth, you will have a toothache.

First conditional 'pro-sen-ber... neung'.

2

គ្រូពេទ្យណែនាំឱ្យដុសធ្មេញយ៉ាងតិចពីរនាទី។

The doctor recommends brushing teeth for at least two minutes.

Reporting advice 'naenam oy'.

3

ខ្ញុំប្រើអំបោះដុសធ្មេញបន្ទាប់ពីដុសធ្មេញរួច។

I use dental floss after I finish brushing my teeth.

Sequence of actions with 'bontuab pi... ruoch'.

4

តើថ្នាំដុសធ្មេញប្រភេទណាដែលល្អបំផុត?

Which type of toothpaste is the best?

Relative clause 'dael'.

5

កុមារគួររៀនដុសធ្មេញឱ្យបានស្ទាត់ជំនាញ។

Children should learn to brush teeth skillfully.

Using 'kuor' (should) and 'stuat chom-neanh'.

6

ការដុសធ្មេញទៀងទាត់ការពារជំងឺអញ្ចាញធ្មេញ។

Regular brushing prevents gum disease.

Abstract noun phrase 'kar dos thmenh teang tuat'.

7

ខ្ញុំធ្លាប់ភ្លេចដុសធ្មេញកាលពីយប់មិញ។

I used to/once forgot to brush my teeth last night.

Using 'thloab' for past experience/occurrence.

8

អ្នកគួរដុសធ្មេញឱ្យសព្វគ្រប់កន្លែងក្នុងមាត់។

You should brush your teeth everywhere in your mouth.

Adverbial phrase 'oy sop krup konlaeng'.

1

ការដុសធ្មេញមិនត្រឹមត្រូវអាចធ្វើឱ្យខូចស្រទាប់ធ្មេញ។

Incorrect brushing can damage tooth enamel.

Complex subject and potentiality 'arch thveu oy'.

2

យុទ្ធនាការដុសធ្មេញត្រូវបានរៀបចំឡើងនៅតាមសាលារៀន។

Brushing campaigns have been organized in schools.

Passive voice 'trow ban'.

3

ការជ្រើសរើសច្រាសដុសធ្មេញដែលមានសរសៃទន់គឺសំខាន់។

Choosing a toothbrush with soft bristles is important.

Gerund subject 'kar chreus rers'.

4

ទោះបីជាដុសធ្មេញហើយក៏ដោយ ក៏អ្នកគួរប្រើទឹកខ្ពុរមាត់ដែរ។

Even though you've brushed, you should also use mouthwash.

Concession 'tuah-bi-che... kor-doy... kor... daer'.

5

ការដុសធ្មេញគឺជាផ្នែកមួយនៃអនាម័យផ្ទាល់ខ្លួន។

Brushing teeth is a part of personal hygiene.

Definitional sentence structure.

6

តើការដុសធ្មេញខ្លាំងពេកអាចប៉ះពាល់ដល់អញ្ចាញដែរឬទេ?

Can brushing too hard affect the gums?

Complex question 'arch... daer reu te?'

7

យើងគួរផ្លាស់ប្តូរច្រាសដុសធ្មេញរៀងរាល់បីខែម្តង។

We should change our toothbrush every three months.

Frequency 'reang roal... mdong'.

8

ការយល់ដឹងអំពីការដុសធ្មេញបានកើនឡើងក្នុងចំណោមប្រជាជន។

Awareness of brushing teeth has increased among the people.

Abstract noun 'kar yol deung'.

1

ការដុសធ្មេញឱ្យបានហ្មត់ចត់គឺជាគ្រឹះនៃសុខភាពមាត់ធ្មេញមាំមួន។

Thorough brushing is the foundation of strong oral health.

Formal academic tone.

2

ប្រសិទ្ធភាពនៃការដុសធ្មេញអាស្រ័យលើបច្ចេកទេស និងរយៈពេល។

The effectiveness of brushing depends on technique and duration.

Abstract relationship 'asrey leu'.

3

ការមិនអើពើនឹងការដុសធ្មេញអាចនាំឱ្យមានផលវិបាកធ្ងន់ធ្ងរ។

Ignoring brushing teeth can lead to serious consequences.

Negative gerund subject 'kar mun eur-per'.

4

តាមរយៈការដុសធ្មេញ យើងអាចកាត់បន្ថយការចំណាយលើការព្យាបាល។

Through brushing teeth, we can reduce treatment costs.

Prepositional phrase 'tam-roayeak'.

5

ការអប់រំអំពីការដុសធ្មេញគួរតែចាប់ផ្តើមតាំងពីវ័យកុមារភាព។

Education about brushing teeth should start from early childhood.

Passive obligation 'kuor-tae trow ban'.

6

បច្ចេកវិទ្យាថ្មីៗបានធ្វើឱ្យការដុសធ្មេញកាន់តែមានភាពងាយស្រួល។

New technologies have made brushing teeth even easier.

Causative structure 'thveu oy... kan tae'.

7

ការសិក្សាបង្ហាញថាការដុសធ្មេញមានទំនាក់ទំនងនឹងសុខភាពបេះដូង។

Studies show that brushing teeth is linked to heart health.

Reporting research 'kar siksa bong-han tha'.

8

យើងមិនត្រូវមើលរំលងសារៈសំខាន់នៃការដុសធ្មេញឡើយ។

We must not overlook the importance of brushing teeth.

Formal negative 'mun trow... laey'.

1

ការវិវឌ្ឍនៃទម្លាប់ដុសធ្មេញឆ្លុះបញ្ចាំងពីការផ្លាស់ប្តូរសង្គម។

The evolution of brushing habits reflects social changes.

Metaphorical/Analytical tone.

2

សុខុមាលភាពមាត់ធ្មេញ ដែលផ្តើមចេញពីការដុសធ្មេញ គឺជាសិទ្ធិជាមូលដ្ឋាន។

Oral well-being, starting from brushing, is a fundamental right.

Complex appositive phrase.

3

ការវិភាគស៊ីជម្រៅលើការដុសធ្មេញបង្ហាញពីគំរូនៃអាកប្បកិរិយា។

In-depth analysis of brushing reveals behavioral patterns.

Academic research terminology.

4

ការដុសធ្មេញគឺជាសកម្មភាពសាមញ្ញតែមានឥទ្ធិពលយ៉ាងខ្លាំងក្លា។

Brushing teeth is a simple action yet has a profound impact.

Contrastive structure 'tae... yang klang-kla'.

5

រដ្ឋាភិបាលគួរតែលើកកម្ពស់ការដុសធ្មេញជាអាទិភាពជាតិ។

The government should promote brushing teeth as a national priority.

Political/Policy language.

6

ការរួមបញ្ចូលការដុសធ្មេញទៅក្នុងវប្បធម៌រស់នៅប្រចាំថ្ងៃគឺចាំបាច់។

Integrating brushing into the daily living culture is essential.

Complex gerund phrase.

7

ទស្សនវិជ្ជានៃការថែទាំខ្លួនឯងតែងតែរួមបញ្ចូលការដុសធ្មេញ។

The philosophy of self-care always includes brushing teeth.

Philosophical register.

8

ការយល់ឃើញអំពីការដុសធ្មេញអាចខុសគ្នាទៅតាមបរិបទវប្បធម៌។

Perceptions of brushing teeth can differ according to cultural context.

Sociological register.

Colocaciones comunes

ថ្នាំដុសធ្មេញ
ច្រាសដុសធ្មេញ
ដុសធ្មេញទៀងទាត់
ដុសធ្មេញឱ្យស្អាត
ដុសធ្មេញមុនគេង
ដុសធ្មេញក្រោយបាយ
ដុសធ្មេញពីរនាទី
ទម្លាប់ដុសធ្មេញ
របៀបដុសធ្មេញ
ដុសធ្មេញជាមួយទឹក

Frases Comunes

ទៅដុសធ្មេញ

ដុសធ្មេញរួចហើយ

ភ្លេចដុសធ្មេញ

ដុសធ្មេញឱ្យស

ឈប់ដុសធ្មេញ

រៀនដុសធ្មេញ

ជួយដុសធ្មេញ

ដុសធ្មេញរាល់ថ្ងៃ

ដុសធ្មេញឱ្យសព្វ

ដុសធ្មេញជាមួយអំបិល

Modismos y expresiones

"ដុសធ្មេញចាំជួបពេទ្យ"

Brushing teeth only when waiting to see the doctor. Doing something last minute to hide negligence.

កុំធ្វើដូចដុសធ្មេញចាំជួបពេទ្យអី ត្រូវធ្វើវាឱ្យទៀងទាត់។

Colloquial

"ដុសឱ្យសដូចខ្ចៅ"

Scrub until as white as a shell. Used for something extremely clean.

គាត់ដុសធ្មេញឱ្យសដូចខ្ចៅ។

Descriptive

"ដុសធ្មេញបញ្ឆោតម៉ាក់"

Brushing teeth just to trick mom. Doing a job poorly or superficially.

កូនឯងដុសធ្មេញបញ្ឆោតម៉ាក់មែនទេ?

Parenting

"ដុសធ្មេញរហូតដល់សឹក"

Brushing until worn down. Overdoing a simple task.

កុំដុសធ្មេញរហូតដល់សឹកអញ្ចាញអី!

Informal

"ធ្មេញសដូចសំឡី"

Teeth as white as cotton. Often the result of good brushing.

ក្រោយដុសធ្មេញ ធ្មេញគាត់សដូចសំឡី។

Poetic

"ដុសធ្មេញបណ្តើរ ច្រៀងបណ្តើរ"

Brushing while singing. Being happy while doing chores.

គាត់ដុសធ្មេញបណ្តើរ ច្រៀងបណ្តើរ យ៉ាងសប្បាយ។

Casual

"ដុសធ្មេញឱ្យថ្លា"

Brush until clear/shining. Used for achieving perfect hygiene.

ដុសធ្មេញឱ្យថ្លា ទើបមានទំនុកចិត្ត។

Modern

"ដុសធ្មេញមិនឱ្យសល់ក្អែល"

Brush so no grime remains. Being very thorough.

ត្រូវដុសធ្មេញមិនឱ្យសល់ក្អែលទើបល្អ។

Casual

"ដុសធ្មេញយកពិន្ទុ"

Brushing teeth to get points/praise. Doing something for a reward.

ក្មេងៗដុសធ្មេញយកពិន្ទុពីគ្រូ។

Educational

"ដុសធ្មេញឱ្យស្អាតដូចតារា"

Brush teeth to be clean like a star/celebrity.

នាងចង់ដុសធ្មេញឱ្យស្អាតដូចតារាភាពយន្ត។

Informal
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