Significado
Indicating that one needs to move quickly.
Contexto cultural
Rushing is often seen as a sign of modern stress. Using this phrase is a way to acknowledge you are breaking the 'slow' norm. In the capital, 'khoy fao' is used daily due to traffic and office jobs, unlike in rural areas. If you leave a dinner early, you MUST say 'khoy fao' or the host might think you didn't like the food. In meetings, saying 'khoy fao' is a signal to get to the point quickly.
The 'Doe' Factor
Always add 'ເດີ້' (doe) at the end to sound friendlier. 'Khoy fao doe!'
Don't just run
In Laos, running away without saying 'khoy fao' is considered very rude.
Significado
Indicating that one needs to move quickly.
The 'Doe' Factor
Always add 'ເດີ້' (doe) at the end to sound friendlier. 'Khoy fao doe!'
Don't just run
In Laos, running away without saying 'khoy fao' is considered very rude.
Body Language
When saying this, a slight head nod or a quick 'Nop' (prayer-like gesture) adds sincerity.
Use with 'Pai'
Most people say 'Khoy fao pai' (I'm rushing to go) even if they don't say where.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word to say 'I am in a hurry.'
ຂ້ອຍ ____.
'ຟ້າວ' (fao) means hurry.
Which sentence is the most polite way to say you are rushing to work?
Choose one:
Adding 'khoy' and 'doe' makes it a polite, complete sentence.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ໄປໃສ? B: _________ (I'm rushing to the market).
B needs to express the urgency of going to the market.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are late for a bus.
When late for transport, you are in a hurry.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosຂ້ອຍ ____.
'ຟ້າວ' (fao) means hurry.
Choose one:
Adding 'khoy' and 'doe' makes it a polite, complete sentence.
A: ໄປໃສ? B: _________ (I'm rushing to the market).
B needs to express the urgency of going to the market.
You are late for a bus.
When late for transport, you are in a hurry.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, but adding 'khanoi' instead of 'khoy' is better for high-level bosses.
No, 'fao' is for people. For a car, use 'vai' (fast).
The opposite is 'khoy bo fao' (I'm not in a hurry) or 'tam sabai' (at your leisure).
It means the *act* of rushing. 'Vai' is the adjective for 'fast'.
Yes! That means 'Hurry up!' or 'Quickly!'
Yes, it's a common social white lie to end a conversation politely.
Use 'khoy fao nit noi'.
Absolutely. It's very common in chat apps like WhatsApp or Line.
Not usually, unless you use it to avoid helping someone in need.
Yes, 'fao' with the wrong tone can mean 'to wait' or 'to guard'.
Frases relacionadas
ຟ້າວຫຼາຍ
specialized formVery much in a hurry
ບໍ່ຟ້າວ
contrastNo rush / Take your time
ດ່ວນ
synonymUrgent
ໄວໆ
similarQuickly
ໃຫ້ທັນ
builds onTo be in time
