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Expressing agreement with a statement.
문화적 배경
In Lao meetings, silence is often interpreted as agreement (hen dee). If you disagree, you must speak up very gently, often starting with a compliment. Isan speakers use 'hen dee' similarly to Lao speakers, though they are increasingly influenced by the Thai 'hen duay.' Second-generation Lao speakers might use 'hen dee' as a literal translation of 'I see well,' losing the figurative 'I agree' sense. It's a common heritage language shift. In Lao business, 'hen dee' is the first step. The 'tok long' (deal) usually requires a follow-up meal or social gathering to solidify the agreement.
The 'Nam' Rule
Always add 'nam' if you are agreeing with a person. It makes you sound much more natural.
Don't be too blunt
In Lao, 'Bor hen dee' (I don't agree) can be very strong. Try 'Khoy yang bor than hen dee' (I don't agree yet) to be softer.
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Expressing agreement with a statement.
The 'Nam' Rule
Always add 'nam' if you are agreeing with a person. It makes you sound much more natural.
Don't be too blunt
In Lao, 'Bor hen dee' (I don't agree) can be very strong. Try 'Khoy yang bor than hen dee' (I don't agree yet) to be softer.
Double up for emphasis
Say 'Hen dee, hen dee!' twice to show you are really excited about an idea.
Nodding
Lao people often nod while saying 'Hen dee.' A small bow (nop) is not necessary unless talking to a monk or royalty.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the missing word to say 'I agree with you.'
ຂ້ອຍເຫັນດີ ___ ເຈົ້າ.
'ນຳ' (nam) is the required particle to indicate who you are agreeing with.
Which phrase is the most polite way to agree in a meeting?
Choose the best option:
Using 'Khap-pha-chao' (I) and 'Than' (You) makes the sentence formal and respectful.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ພວກເຮົາໄປກິນເຂົ້າຕອນແລງນີ້ບໍ່? B: ________, ໄປຮ້ານໃດດີ?
A is suggesting a plan; B agrees to it using 'Hen dee'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are in a government office and they announce a new rule you support.
This is the most formal and appropriate phrase for official consensus.
🎉 점수: /4
시각 학습 자료
Hen Dee vs. Tok Long
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제ຂ້ອຍເຫັນດີ ___ ເຈົ້າ.
'ນຳ' (nam) is the required particle to indicate who you are agreeing with.
Choose the best option:
Using 'Khap-pha-chao' (I) and 'Than' (You) makes the sentence formal and respectful.
A: ພວກເຮົາໄປກິນເຂົ້າຕອນແລງນີ້ບໍ່? B: ________, ໄປຮ້ານໃດດີ?
A is suggesting a plan; B agrees to it using 'Hen dee'.
You are in a government office and they announce a new rule you support.
This is the most formal and appropriate phrase for official consensus.
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
12 질문It is neutral. You can use it with friends, but also in a business meeting. For extreme formality, use 'Hen phom.'
You can say 'Hen dee nam yang ying' (Agree with you very much).
Only if 'Yes' means 'I agree with your opinion.' If someone asks 'Is this your bag?', don't use it.
'Hen dee' is about sharing an opinion. 'Tok long' is about making a deal or final decision.
Use 'Khoy yang bor than hen dee nam pan dai' (I don't quite agree yet).
Yes, in the Isan region. In Bangkok, they say 'Hen duay.'
Yes, it's very common. You can even just type 'HD' in some slang circles, though it's rare.
Lao doesn't have tense markers on verbs. Add 'laew' (already) at the end to say 'I already agreed.'
Yes, but add 'Doi' at the beginning: 'Doi, khap-pha-chao hen dee nam than.'
It means 'to see' (the result of looking).
It means 'good.'
Slang would be 'Chat pai' (Arrange it/Go for it).
관련 표현
ຕົກລົງ
similarTo agree / Okay / Deal
ເຫັນພ້ອມ
specialized formTo concur / Unanimous
ເຫັນນຳ
synonymTo see with / Agree
ບໍ່ເຫັນດີ
contrastTo disagree
ເຫັນດີເຫັນພ້ອມ
builds onTotal agreement
