معنی
Walking for leisure.
زمینه فرهنگی
The 'Nyang Lin' culture is centered around the Chao Anouvong Park. Every evening, thousands of people gather here. It's not just about walking; it's about being seen and being part of the community. In this UNESCO city, 'nyang lin' happens in the old town. Because the streets are narrow and quiet, it feels more like 'nyang som view' (walking to see the view). Younger people use 'nyang loh' or just 'loh' more often. It implies a bit more energy and perhaps looking for a place to hang out or eat. In recent years, 'nyang lin' has evolved into 'nyang ok kam lang kai' (walking for exercise). You will see people in professional athletic gear, but they still call it 'nyang lin' when talking to friends to keep it humble.
The 'Lin' Rule
Whenever you do something just for fun in Lao, try adding 'lin' after the verb. It works for eating, sitting, and even sleeping!
Smile while you say it
Lao people value friendliness. Saying 'nyang lin' with a smile makes you sound much more native and approachable.
معنی
Walking for leisure.
The 'Lin' Rule
Whenever you do something just for fun in Lao, try adding 'lin' after the verb. It works for eating, sitting, and even sleeping!
Smile while you say it
Lao people value friendliness. Saying 'nyang lin' with a smile makes you sound much more native and approachable.
Not for Work
Never tell your boss you are 'nyang lin' if you are supposed to be delivering a document. It sounds like you are slacking off!
Location is Key
Always pair 'nyang lin' with 'yu' (at) to describe where you are. 'Nyang lin yu talat' is a perfect A1 sentence.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the missing word to say 'I like to go for a stroll.'
ຂ້ອຍມັກໄປ____ຫຼິ້ນ.
'ຍ່າງ' (nyang) means to walk. 'ກິນ' is eat, 'ນອນ' is sleep.
Which sentence means 'Let's go for a walk at the night market'?
Choose the correct Lao translation:
The first option uses 'ຍ່າງຫຼິ້ນ' (stroll). The others mean 'eat' and 'buy things'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at the Mekong at 6 PM with a friend. What do you say?
Evening at the Mekong is the prime time for 'nyang lin'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ເຈົ້າກຳລັງເຮັດຫຍັງ? B: ຂ້ອຍກຳລັງ____.
If you are out walking without a bag or tools, 'ຍ່າງຫຼິ້ນ' is the most likely answer.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Walking Types
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاຂ້ອຍມັກໄປ____ຫຼິ້ນ.
'ຍ່າງ' (nyang) means to walk. 'ກິນ' is eat, 'ນອນ' is sleep.
Choose the correct Lao translation:
The first option uses 'ຍ່າງຫຼິ້ນ' (stroll). The others mean 'eat' and 'buy things'.
You are at the Mekong at 6 PM with a friend. What do you say?
Evening at the Mekong is the prime time for 'nyang lin'.
A: ເຈົ້າກຳລັງເຮັດຫຍັງ? B: ຂ້ອຍກຳລັງ____.
If you are out walking without a bag or tools, 'ຍ່າງຫຼິ້ນ' is the most likely answer.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
12 سوالUsually no. Hiking is 'pin khao' (climb mountain). 'Nyang lin' is for flat, easy ground.
Yes, it's a neutral phrase. It's not slang, so it's safe for most people.
'Nyang lin' is for fun/relaxation. 'Nyang loh' is for wandering/roaming, often looking for something.
Adding 'der' (ເດີ້) at the end makes it sound friendlier: 'ໄປຍ່າງຫຼິ້ນກ່ອນເດີ້'.
No, for driving use 'khi lot lin' (ride vehicle play).
Yes, in Isan (Northeast Thailand) it is identical. In Central Thai, they say 'dern len'.
Say 'khoy bor yak nyang lin'.
Yes, but Lao culture is very social, so people might ask 'Where are your friends?'
Yes, it's the perfect phrase for browsing a mall without buying.
Between 5:30 PM and 8:00 PM when the sun is setting and it's cooler.
Only very light exercise. If you are sweating, it's 'ok kam lang kai'.
People will think you are crazy! Lao people avoid the rain.
عبارات مرتبط
ຍ່າງເລາະ
similarTo roam or wander around.
ຍ່າງຊົມວິວ
specialized formWalking to see the view.
ອອກກຳລັງກາຍ
contrastTo exercise.
ກິນຫຼິ້ນ
builds onTo snack/eat for fun.
ນອນຫຼິ້ນ
builds onTo lie down/relax.
