Signification
The action of opening an entrance.
Contexte culturel
Leaving the front door open is a sign of welcome and transparency in rural villages. A closed door often means the family is sleeping or away. Doors are cleaned and decorated to welcome the Tevada (angels). Opening the door on the first morning of the New Year is a ritual act. The 'Grand Opening' of a shop is called 'Pithi Baek Hal'. It involves monks chanting and 'opening the doors' to prosperity. In Khmer tradition, certain doors (like those in temples) are only opened during specific lunar phases or ceremonies.
The 'Baek' Rule
Remember that 'baek' is used for doors, cars, lights, and driving. It's the 'universal starter' verb in Khmer.
Don't just say 'Baek'!
In English, we say 'It's open'. In Khmer, you usually need the object: 'Tvear baek' or 'Baek tvear haoey'.
Signification
The action of opening an entrance.
The 'Baek' Rule
Remember that 'baek' is used for doors, cars, lights, and driving. It's the 'universal starter' verb in Khmer.
Don't just say 'Baek'!
In English, we say 'It's open'. In Khmer, you usually need the object: 'Tvear baek' or 'Baek tvear haoey'.
Knocking Etiquette
Always knock and wait for someone to say 'Baek tvear' or 'Enter' before opening a private door.
Business Signs
Look for signs that say 'បើក' (Open) and 'បិទ' (Closed) on shop windows to practice reading.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to say 'Please open the door.'
សូម___ទ្វារ។
'Baek' (បើក) means to open, while 'Bit' (បិទ) means to close.
Which sentence means 'The shop is open'?
Select the correct Khmer sentence:
'Hanh baek tvear haoey' is the standard way to say a shop is open.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are in a taxi and want to get out. What do you say?
Asking 'Can I open the door?' is the correct way to signal you want to exit.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ក្តៅណាស់! (It's so hot!) B: ចាំខ្ញុំជួយ ___ ។
If it's hot, you would open the window (door) to let air in.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesសូម___ទ្វារ។
'Baek' (បើក) means to open, while 'Bit' (បិទ) means to close.
Select the correct Khmer sentence:
'Hanh baek tvear haoey' is the standard way to say a shop is open.
You are in a taxi and want to get out. What do you say?
Asking 'Can I open the door?' is the correct way to signal you want to exit.
A: ក្តៅណាស់! (It's so hot!) B: ចាំខ្ញុំជួយ ___ ។
If it's hot, you would open the window (door) to let air in.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, you say 'baek bang-uos' or 'baek tvear bang-uos'.
You say 'tvear baek haoey' (ទ្វារបើកហើយ).
Yes, in royal language it is 'preah dvar', but 'tvear' is fine for everyone else.
Yes, 'baek tivi' is the correct way to say turn on the TV.
'Baek' is the action of opening; 'chom-hor' is the state of being wide open or ajar.
Yes, 'baek kado' is common, though 'koh' or 'haek' (tear) might be used depending on the wrapping.
You say 'Nek na baek tvear?' (អ្នកណាបើកទ្វារ?)
No, for opening a website, you usually use 'baek website' or 'joal' (enter).
It's an idiomatic evolution where 'opening' the engine or the path became the word for driving.
In a house, no, it's welcoming. In an air-conditioned room, yes, it's wasteful!
Expressions liées
បិទទ្វារ
contrastTo close the door
ចំហទ្វារ
similarTo leave the door ajar
បើកឡាន
builds onTo drive a car
បើកចិត្ត
specialized formTo open one's mind
ច្រកទ្វារ
similarGateway/Portal
