Signification
Telling someone to find something.
Contexte culturel
The phrase is often used by elders to teach children patience and observation skills. It's not just a command; it's a lesson in focus. The concept of 'seeing' (seeing the truth) is central to Khmer Buddhist thought. While this phrase is daily, it shares the root 'khern' with spiritual awakening. In the chaotic environment of a Khmer market, this phrase is used constantly to point out goods or navigate through crowds. Teachers use this phrase to encourage students to find answers within a text, promoting active reading.
The 'Finding' Secret
If you can't find something, stop saying 'I can't find it' and start saying 'I will look until I see it' (Meul oy khern). It changes your mindset!
Don't be too bossy
Adding 'ទៅ' (to) at the end makes it a command. Use 'សូម' (som) at the beginning to be polite.
Signification
Telling someone to find something.
The 'Finding' Secret
If you can't find something, stop saying 'I can't find it' and start saying 'I will look until I see it' (Meul oy khern). It changes your mindset!
Don't be too bossy
Adding 'ទៅ' (to) at the end makes it a command. Use 'សូម' (som) at the beginning to be polite.
Resultative Chains
Master this 'Verb + Oy + Verb' pattern. It works for 'Listen + Hear' (Sdap oy leu) and 'Eat + Full' (Nyam oy p-ait) too!
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase 'Look and find'.
មើល___ឃើញ
The word 'ឱ្យ' (oy) is the necessary particle to connect the action 'meul' to the result 'khern'.
Which sentence means 'I found the cat by looking'?
Select the correct Khmer sentence:
This sentence correctly uses the resultative structure to show the cat was found through the act of looking.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ខ្ញុំរកសោមិនឃើញសោះ! B: _________ វានៅលើតុហ្នឹង!
B is telling A to look properly because the keys are right there on the table.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
When to use
Physical
- • Keys
- • Phone
- • Wallet
Social
- • Friends
- • Family
- • Crowds
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesមើល___ឃើញ
The word 'ឱ្យ' (oy) is the necessary particle to connect the action 'meul' to the result 'khern'.
Select the correct Khmer sentence:
This sentence correctly uses the resultative structure to show the cat was found through the act of looking.
A: ខ្ញុំរកសោមិនឃើញសោះ! B: _________ វានៅលើតុហ្នឹង!
B is telling A to look properly because the keys are right there on the table.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it with friends, family, and in most daily situations.
Yes, but it's more common to use 'រកដំណោះស្រាយ' (rok dom-nor-sray). 'Meul oy khern' is more visual.
'Meul' is the action of looking. 'Khern' is the result of seeing. You can 'meul' but not 'khern' if you are blind or in the dark.
You say 'មើលមិនឃើញ' (Meul min khern) or 'រកមិនឃើញ' (Rok min khern).
In Khmer, 'oy' acts as a causative marker, meaning 'to make' or 'so that'. It links the action to the result.
Expressions liées
រកឱ្យឃើញ
similarSearch until you find it.
មើលឱ្យច្បាស់
similarLook clearly.
មើលមិនឃើញ
contrastCannot see / Cannot find.
ឃើញហើយ
builds onFound it / Seen already.
ស្តាប់ឱ្យឮ
similarListen so that you hear.
