Signification
Having many possessions or money.
Contexte culturel
Wealth is often displayed through 'Gold' (Meas). It is common for 'mean trop' individuals to wear large gold necklaces or bracelets as a visible sign of their assets. The concept of 'Bun' (merit) means that wealth is seen as a reward for being a good person in a past life. This makes wealth a point of pride rather than guilt. During the 'Hae Koun Komlos' (Groom's Procession), the gifts brought to the bride's house are a symbolic display of the groom's 'trop'. The title 'Oknha' is given to those who donate at least $500,000 to the state. This is the ultimate official recognition of being 'mean trop'.
Use with 'Nah'
Always add 'nah' (very) to sound more natural when complimenting someone's success.
Avoid Small Talk
Don't ask strangers 'តើអ្នកមានទ្រព្យទេ?' as it is too personal and sounds like you are investigating their taxes!
Signification
Having many possessions or money.
Use with 'Nah'
Always add 'nah' (very) to sound more natural when complimenting someone's success.
Avoid Small Talk
Don't ask strangers 'តើអ្នកមានទ្រព្យទេ?' as it is too personal and sounds like you are investigating their taxes!
The 'Oknha' Connection
If you see the word 'Oknha' on a sign, you can bet that person is 'mean trop'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct word for 'wealth'.
គាត់ជាអ្នកជំនួញម្នាក់ដែល____ច្រើន។
A businessman (អ្នកជំនួញ) is most likely to have 'wealth' (មានទ្រព្យ).
Which sentence is the most formal way to say someone is rich?
Choose the best option:
'Mean trop sambat' is the most formal and complete form.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: A grandmother blessing her grandchild.
Blessings use the formal 'trop' to wish for long-term prosperity.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesគាត់ជាអ្នកជំនួញម្នាក់ដែល____ច្រើន។
A businessman (អ្នកជំនួញ) is most likely to have 'wealth' (មានទ្រព្យ).
Choose the best option:
'Mean trop sambat' is the most formal and complete form.
Situation: A grandmother blessing her grandchild.
Blessings use the formal 'trop' to wish for long-term prosperity.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes, it is very polite and respectful. It is much better than saying someone is 'rich' in a blunt way.
It sounds a bit boastful. It's better to say 'Khnom thur thear' (I am comfortable) to stay humble.
'Trop' is the assets, 'Sambat' is the fortune/attainment. They are often used together.
Yes, you can say 'Prates mean trop' (A wealthy country).
Expressions liées
មានបាន
similarTo be well-off
អ្នកមាន
synonymRich person
ស្ដុកស្ដម្ភ
builds onImmensely wealthy
ទ្រព្យសម្បត្តិ
specialized formWealth and fortune
