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A1 adjective 9분 분량

ໜ້ອຍ

A little; few

At the A1 level, 'ໜ້ອຍ' is used in its most basic form to describe physical quantities that are visible and immediate. Learners use it to express needs, such as asking for 'a little' water or food. It is primarily an adjective following a noun (e.g., 'rice little') or an adverb following a verb (e.g., 'eat little'). The focus is on simple survival phrases and basic descriptions of scarcity. Phrases like 'ໜ້ອຍໜຶ່ງ' (a little bit) are essential for polite interactions. At this stage, the learner should be able to distinguish 'ໜ້ອຍ' (quantity) from 'ຫຼາຍ' (many) and use it to answer simple questions about 'how much' or 'how many.' Examples often revolve around common nouns like money, time, and food.
At the A2 level, learners begin to use 'ໜ້ອຍ' in comparative structures. They can express that one thing is 'less' than another using 'ໜ້ອຍກວ່າ' (noy kwa). They also start using it with a wider range of verbs to describe habits or temporary states, such as 'นอนໜ້ອຍ' (sleeping little). The concept of 'ໜ້ອຍໜຶ່ງ' expands to include time ('ອີກໜ້ອຍໜຶ່ງ' - in a little bit). Learners at this stage can also use 'ໜ້ອຍ' to describe weather patterns or frequency of events (e.g., 'ຝົນຕົກໜ້ອຍ' - it rains a little/rarely). The distinction between 'ໜ້ອຍ' (quantity) and 'ນ້ອຍ' (size) becomes more critical as vocabulary grows.
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At the B1 level, 'ໜ້ອຍ' is applied to more abstract concepts. Learners can discuss 'ໜ້ອຍໃຈ' (feeling slighted or neglected) and understand the cultural nuance of this emotional state. They can use 'ໜ້ອຍ' to describe qualities like patience, hope, or experience (e.g., 'ມີປະສົບການໜ້ອຍ' - having little experience). The use of 'ໜ້ອຍ' in more complex sentence structures, such as 'ຢ່າງໜ້ອຍ' (at least), becomes common. At this stage, learners can handle situations where 'ໜ້ອຍ' is used to downplay achievements or possessions as a form of Lao politeness and modesty. They can also differentiate between 'ໜ້ອຍ' and 'ເລັກນ້ອຍ' (formal/slight).
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At the B2 level, 'ໜ້ອຍ' is used in professional and technical contexts. Learners can discuss statistical data, such as 'ອັດຕາການເກີດໜ້ອຍ' (low birth rate) or 'ຜົນກຳໄລໜ້ອຍ' (low profit). They understand the use of 'ໜ້ອຍ' in formal reports and can use it to qualify arguments (e.g., 'ມີຄວາມເປັນໄປໄດ້ໜ້ອຍ' - there is little possibility). The learner is comfortable with idiomatic expressions and can use 'ໜ້ອຍ' to add nuance to their speech. They can also use 'ໜ້ອຍ' in the superlative form 'ໜ້ອຍທີ່ສຸດ' (the least) to rank items in a complex discussion or presentation.
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At the C1 level, the learner uses 'ໜ້ອຍ' with literary precision. They can appreciate its use in Lao poetry and classical literature to evoke feelings of scarcity, humility, or sadness. They understand the subtle difference between 'ໜ້ອຍ' and other synonyms like 'ເບົາບາງ' (thin/scant) or 'ຈຳກັດ' (limited). At this level, the speaker can use 'ໜ້ອຍ' to craft sophisticated ironies or understatements. They are also fully aware of regional variations in pronunciation and usage across different Lao dialects. Their use of 'ໜ້ອຍ' reflects a deep understanding of Lao social hierarchy and the way quantity is used to signal status or respect.
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At the C2 level, the mastery of 'ໜ້ອຍ' is indistinguishable from a highly educated native speaker. The learner can use the word in philosophical debates about minimalism, scarcity, and the nature of value. They can interpret and use archaic forms of the word found in ancient manuscripts or Buddhist scriptures. They are capable of using 'ໜ້ອຍ' in complex wordplay or puns. The speaker understands the historical evolution of the word from Proto-Tai roots and can discuss its relationship to cognates in other Tai languages. At this level, 'ໜ້ອຍ' is not just a word for quantity, but a tool for precise, elegant communication in any possible context.
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예시

ໜ້ອຍ 30초 만에

  • ໜ້ອຍ (noy) means 'little' or 'few' in Lao.
  • It is used for quantities, not physical size (that is 'ນ້ອຍ').
  • It always follows the noun or verb it modifies.
  • The phrase 'ໜ້ອຍໜຶ່ງ' (noy neung) means 'a little bit' and is very polite.

The Lao word ໜ້ອຍ (pronounced 'noy' with a low-falling tone) is a fundamental adjective and adverb used to describe quantity, frequency, or degree. At its core, it signifies a small amount or a low number of something. For English speakers, it most directly translates to 'a little,' 'few,' or 'small amount.' Understanding ໜ້ອຍ is crucial for daily survival in Laos, whether you are ordering food, discussing time, or managing your finances. It is one of the first words a learner encounters because it allows for the quantification of the world without needing precise numbers. Unlike the word ນ້ອຍ (which primarily describes physical size—'small' or 'tiny'), ໜ້ອຍ is specifically geared toward volume, mass, or count. However, in casual conversation, these two are sometimes conflated, though precise speakers will maintain the distinction. When you use ໜ້ອຍ, you are often expressing that something is insufficient or simply limited in scope. It functions as the direct antonym to ຫຼາຍ (many/much). In the Lao social context, expressing that you want 'just a little' of something is often seen as a sign of modesty or politeness, especially when being offered food by a host. It suggests that you are grateful for the offer but do not wish to be a burden or appear greedy.

Quantity Indicator
Used after a noun to indicate that the count or mass is low. For example, 'ເງິນໜ້ອຍ' (little money).
Adverbial Modifier
Used after a verb to indicate that an action is performed sparingly or for a short duration. For example, 'ກິນໜ້ອຍ' (eat a little).
Degree Modifier
When followed by 'ໜຶ່ງ' (one), it becomes 'ໜ້ອຍໜຶ່ງ' (a little bit), which softens requests or descriptions.

ຂ້ອຍມີເວລາ ໜ້ອຍ.

Translation: I have a little time (or little time).

ຂໍນ້ຳ ໜ້ອຍໜຶ່ງ.

Translation: Please, a little bit of water.

ມື້ນີ້ຄົນມາ ໜ້ອຍ.

Translation: Today few people came.

ລາວກິນ ໜ້ອຍ ໂພດ.

Translation: He/She eats too little.

ລົດຢູ່ຖະໜົນມີ ໜ້ອຍ.

Translation: There are few cars on the road.

In summary, ໜ້ອຍ is your go-to word for anything involving scarcity or small quantities. It is versatile, appearing in almost every conversation from the market to the office. By mastering its use, you can accurately describe your needs and observations in Lao society.

The syntax of ໜ້ອຍ is relatively straightforward for English speakers, as it typically follows the noun it modifies or the verb it qualifies. This is a standard feature of Lao grammar where adjectives come after the noun. For instance, if you want to say 'little salt,' you say 'ເກືອໜ້ອຍ' (salt little). If you want to say 'eat little,' you say 'ກິນໜ້ອຍ' (eat little). This consistency makes it easy to remember. However, there are nuances when it comes to expressing 'a little bit' versus 'very little.' To say 'a little bit' or 'just a little,' Lao speakers almost always append 'ໜຶ່ງ' (one) to form ໜ້ອຍໜຶ່ງ (noy neung). This is frequently used as a polite softener in requests. For example, 'ລໍຖ້າໜ້ອຍໜຶ່ງ' (wait a little bit) sounds much more natural and polite than just 'ລໍຖ້າໜ້ອຍ'. Another important structural pattern is the use of 'ໂພດ' (too much/excessively). If something is 'too little,' you would say ໜ້ອຍໂພດ (noy phote). This is common when negotiating prices or expressing dissatisfaction with a portion size. In comparative structures, ໜ້ອຍກວ່າ (noy kwa) is used to mean 'less than.' For example, 'ຂ້ອຍມີເງິນໜ້ອຍກວ່າເຈົ້າ' (I have less money than you). This follows the standard Lao comparative pattern: Adjective + ກວ່າ. Understanding these patterns allows you to build complex observations about the world around you.

Comparative Form
[Noun] + ໜ້ອຍກວ່າ + [Noun]. Example: 'ນ້ຳຕານໜ້ອຍກວ່າເກືອ' (Less sugar than salt).
Superlative Form
ໜ້ອຍທີ່ສຸດ (noy thi sut) - The least / the fewest. Example: 'ລາວເຮັດວຽກໜ້ອຍທີ່ສຸດ' (He works the least).
Softened Requests
[Verb] + ໜ້ອຍໜຶ່ງ. Example: 'ຍັບໄປໜ້ອຍໜຶ່ງ' (Move over a little bit).

ກະລຸນາ ຕື່ມນ້ຳ ໜ້ອຍໜຶ່ງ.

Please add a little bit of water.

ປີນີ້ ຝົນຕົກ ໜ້ອຍກວ່າ ປີກາຍ.

This year it rained less than last year.

ຂ້ອຍເວົ້າພາສາລາວໄດ້ ໜ້ອຍໜຶ່ງ.

I can speak Lao a little bit.

Beyond simple quantification, ໜ້ອຍ can also be used in more abstract ways, such as 'ໜ້ອຍໃຈ' (noy chai), which literally means 'little heart' but translates to feeling slighted, hurt, or sensitive because someone didn't give you enough attention. This shows how the concept of 'little' extends into the emotional vocabulary of the Lao language.

You will hear ໜ້ອຍ everywhere in Laos, but its usage is particularly concentrated in certain environments. In the fresh markets (talat), you'll hear it constantly during price negotiations or when ordering specific quantities of produce. A vendor might say 'ເຫຼືອໜ້ອຍແລ້ວ' (There is only a little left) to encourage you to buy the remaining stock. When ordering food, especially 'Tam Mak Hoong' (papaya salad), you might say 'ເຜັດໜ້ອຍໜຶ່ງ' (a little bit spicy) to ensure the vendor doesn't overwhelm you with chilies. In social gatherings, if someone offers you Beerlao, you might respond with 'ໜ້ອຍໜຶ່ງ' to indicate you only want a small pour. In professional settings, managers might discuss 'ງົບປະມານໜ້ອຍ' (a small budget) or 'ພະນັກງານໜ້ອຍ' (few staff members). It is also a staple in the classroom; a teacher might tell students they have 'ເວລາໜ້ອຍ' (little time) left for an exam. Even in Lao pop music and movies, the word appears in romantic contexts, often in the phrase 'ໜ້ອຍໃຈ' (feeling neglected), where a lover feels they are receiving 'little' affection. It is a word that spans the entire spectrum of Lao life, from the most mundane tasks to deep emotional expressions.

ເອົາເຜັດ ໜ້ອຍໜຶ່ງ ເດີ້.

Make it a little bit spicy, please.

ມື້ນີ້ມີລູກຄ້າ ໜ້ອຍ.

There are few customers today.

ຢ່າ ໜ້ອຍໃຈ ເລີຍ.

Don't feel slighted/hurt.

Furthermore, in the context of time, you will hear 'ອີກໜ້ອຍໜຶ່ງ' (in a little bit / soon). This is a classic phrase used to indicate that something will happen shortly. However, be warned: in Lao culture, 'ອີກໜ້ອຍໜຶ່ງ' can range from five minutes to an hour! It is a flexible term that reflects the more relaxed pace of life in the country.

The most frequent mistake for English speakers is confusing ໜ້ອຍ (noy - quantity) with ນ້ອຍ (noy - size). While they sound identical to the untrained ear, they are written differently and have distinct meanings. ໜ້ອຍ (with the silent 'h' prefix 'ໜ') refers to 'few' or 'a little' in terms of amount. ນ້ອຍ (without the 'h') refers to 'small' or 'young' in terms of physical size or age. For example, 'ເດັກນ້ອຍ' (dek noy) means 'small child,' not 'few children.' If you say 'ເງິນນ້ອຍ' (ngeun noy), you are literally saying 'small money' (perhaps referring to small physical coins or notes), whereas 'ເງິນໜ້ອຍ' (ngeun noy) means 'a small amount of money.' Another common error is using ໜ້ອຍ before the noun, following English word order. Remember: Lao is Noun + Adjective. Saying 'ໜ້ອຍນ້ຳ' is incorrect; it must be 'ນ້ຳໜ້ອຍ'. Additionally, learners often forget to add 'ໜຶ່ງ' (one) when they want to say 'a little bit.' Just saying 'ໜ້ອຍ' can sometimes sound abrupt or incomplete in certain contexts where 'ໜ້ອຍໜຶ່ງ' is the expected idiomatic expression. Finally, be careful with the tone. ໜ້ອຍ is a low tone. Using a rising or high tone can change the meaning entirely or make the word unintelligible to native speakers.

Confusing Quantity vs. Size
Mistake: Using 'ນ້ອຍ' (size) for 'ໜ້ອຍ' (amount). Remember 'ໜ' is for quantity.
Word Order
Mistake: [Adjective] + [Noun]. Correct: [Noun] + [Adjective]. Example: 'ເຂົ້າໜ້ອຍ' (little rice).

Incorrect: ໜ້ອຍເກືອ (Little salt)

Correct: ເກືອໜ້ອຍ (Salt little)

To avoid these pitfalls, practice pairing ໜ້ອຍ with mass nouns like water, rice, and money, and ນ້ອຍ with physical objects like dogs, cars, or houses. This mental separation will help solidify the correct usage in your mind.

While ໜ້ອຍ is the most common way to say 'little,' there are several other words you can use depending on the context and the level of formality. For very small, almost insignificant amounts, you might use ນິດໜຶ່ງ (nit neung) or ຈັກໜ້ອຍ (chak noy). ນິດໜຶ່ງ is often used when you want 'just a tiny bit' of something, like sugar in coffee. ຈັກໜ້ອຍ is primarily used for time, meaning 'in a moment' or 'shortly.' If you are talking about a 'few' in terms of a countable number that is not necessarily 'little' but just 'some,' you might use ບາງ (bang) as in 'ບາງຄົນ' (some people). In more formal or literary Lao, you might encounter ເລັກນ້ອຍ (lek noy), which also means 'a little' but carries a more sophisticated tone, often used in writing or formal speeches. Understanding the spectrum from 'tiny bit' to 'formal little' will make your Lao sound much more natural and nuanced. Here is a comparison of these terms:

ໜ້ອຍ (Noy)
The standard word for 'little' or 'few'. Versatile and common.
ເລັກນ້ອຍ (Lek Noy)
Formal version of 'a little'. Common in literature and news.
ນິດໜຶ່ງ (Nit Neung)
A tiny bit. Used for very small adjustments (e.g., 'Move just a tiny bit').
ຈັກໜ້ອຍ (Chak Noy)
Used for time. 'Wait a moment' or 'In a little while'.

ຂໍນ້ຳຕານ ນິດໜຶ່ງ.

I'd like just a tiny bit of sugar.

ບັນຫາ ເລັກນ້ອຍ.

A minor/slight problem (Formal).

By learning these variations, you can choose the word that best fits the exact amount or tone you wish to convey, making your Lao communication much more effective.

발음 가이드

UK /nɔɪ˩/
US /nɔɪ˩/
Monosyllabic; the stress is consistent throughout the word.
라임이 맞는 단어
ຄອຍ (khoy - to wait) ລອຍ (loy - to float)
자주 하는 실수
  • Using a high or rising tone, which makes it sound like 'size' (ນ້ອຍ) or other words.
  • Pronouncing the 'n' too harshly; it should be soft.
  • Confusing the low tone with the mid tone.
  • Failing to distinguish the 'ໜ' (silent H prefix) which influences the tone class.
  • Shortening the vowel too much.
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수준별 예문

1

ຂ້ອຍມີເງິນໜ້ອຍ.

I have little money.

Noun + Adjective order.

2

ຂໍນ້ຳໜ້ອຍໜຶ່ງ.

Please, a little water.

Adding 'ໜຶ່ງ' makes it 'a little bit'.

3

ກິນໜ້ອຍ.

Eat a little.

Verb + Adverbial use.

4

ມື້ນີ້ຄົນໜ້ອຍ.

Today there are few people.

Describes a low count.

5

ລໍຖ້າໜ້ອຍໜຶ່ງ.

Wait a little bit.

Common polite phrase.

6

ມີເຂົ້າໜ້ອຍ.

There is little rice.

Existential 'ມີ' + Noun + Adjective.

7

ລາວນອນໜ້ອຍ.

He/She sleeps little.

Adverbial modifier of frequency/duration.

8

ໝາກໄມ້ໜ້ອຍ.

Few fruits.

Simple quantification.

1

ຂ້ອຍມີເວລາໜ້ອຍກວ່າເຈົ້າ.

I have less time than you.

Comparative 'ໜ້ອຍກວ່າ'.

2

ປີນີ້ຝົນຕົກໜ້ອຍ.

This year it rained little.

Describes frequency/amount over time.

3

ເອົາເຜັດໜ້ອຍໜຶ່ງເດີ້.

Make it a little bit spicy, please.

Polite request with 'ເດີ້'.

4

ລາວເວົ້າພາສາລາວໄດ້ໜ້ອຍ.

He can speak Lao a little.

Ability + Adverbial.

5

ອີກໜ້ອຍໜຶ່ງຈະຮອດແລ້ວ.

In a little bit, we will arrive.

Time expression 'ອີກໜ້ອຍໜຶ່ງ'.

6

ນ້ຳຕານໜ້ອຍໂພດ.

Too little sugar.

Adjective + 'ໂພດ' (too much/little).

7

ມື້ນີ້ລົດຢູ່ຖະໜົນມີໜ້ອຍ.

Today there are few cars on the road.

Compound sentence structure.

8

ຂ້ອຍຢາກໄດ້ໜ້ອຍກວ່ານີ້.

I want less than this.

Comparative with demonstrative 'ນີ້'.

1

ຢ່າໜ້ອຍໃຈເລີຍ, ຂ້ອຍບໍ່ໄດ້ຕັ້ງໃຈ.

Don't feel slighted, I didn't mean it.

Idiomatic 'ໜ້ອຍໃຈ'.

2

ລາວມີປະສົບການໜ້ອຍໃນວຽກນີ້.

He has little experience in this job.

Abstract noun quantification.

3

ຢ່າງໜ້ອຍ ເຮົາກໍໄດ້ພະຍາຍາມ.

At least we tried.

Fixed expression 'ຢ່າງໜ້ອຍ'.

4

ຄວາມຫວັງມີໜ້ອຍຫຼາຍ.

There is very little hope.

Abstract concept + 'ໜ້ອຍຫຼາຍ'.

5

ຂ້ອຍຮູ້ສຶກໜ້ອຍໜຶ່ງວ່າລາວບໍ່ພໍໃຈ.

I feel a little bit that he is unhappy.

Used to soften an observation.

6

ລາວເປັນຄົນເວົ້າໜ້ອຍ.

He is a person of few words.

Describing personality.

7

ມີໂອກາດໜ້ອຍທີ່ຈະຊະນະ.

There is little chance to win.

Probability expression.

8

ເຮົາຄວນໃຊ້ຊັບພະຍາກອນໃຫ້ໜ້ອຍລົງ.

We should use fewer resources.

Resultative 'ລົງ' (decrease).

1

ງົບປະມານປີນີ້ມີໜ້ອຍກວ່າທີ່ຄາດໄວ້.

The budget this year is less than expected.

Formal comparative structure.

2

ມີຫຼັກຖານໜ້ອຍເກີນໄປທີ່ຈະສະຫຼຸບໄດ້.

There is too little evidence to conclude.

Adjective + 'ເກີນໄປ' (excessively).

3

ຈຳນວນຜູ້ເຂົ້າຮ່ວມມີໜ້ອຍທີ່ສຸດໃນຮອບສິບປີ.

The number of participants is the lowest in ten years.

Superlative 'ໜ້ອຍທີ່ສຸດ'.

4

ລາວໃຫ້ຄວາມສຳຄັນກັບເລື່ອງນີ້ໜ້ອຍ.

He gives little importance to this matter.

Abstract attribution.

5

ຜົນກະທົບຕໍ່ສິ່ງແວດລ້ອມມີໜ້ອຍ.

The impact on the environment is minimal.

Technical/Formal context.

6

ອັດຕາການຫວ່າງງານຫຼຸດລົງໜ້ອຍໜຶ່ງ.

The unemployment rate decreased slightly.

Adverbial modifier in economic context.

7

ມີຄວາມເປັນໄປໄດ້ໜ້ອຍທີ່ລາວຈະມາ.

There is little possibility that he will come.

Modal expression of low probability.

8

ລາວໄດ້ຮັບຄ່າຈ້າງໜ້ອຍກວ່າຄ່າແຮງຂັ້ນຕ່ຳ.

He received a wage less than the minimum wage.

Social/Legal context.

1

ຄວາມຮູ້ອັນໜ້ອຍນິດຂອງຂ້າພະເຈົ້າອາດຈະຊ່ວຍໄດ້.

My very little knowledge might be of help.

Humble/Formal 'ໜ້ອຍນິດ'.

2

ແສງສະຫວ່າງອັນໜ້ອຍໜຶ່ງໃນຄວາມມືດມົນ.

A tiny bit of light in the darkness.

Literary/Metaphorical use.

3

ລາວສະແດງຄວາມຄິດເຫັນພຽງເລັກນ້ອຍເທົ່ານັ້ນ.

He expressed only a very small opinion.

Formal 'ເລັກນ້ອຍ'.

4

ຄວາມຜິດພາດພຽງໜ້ອຍດຽວກໍອາດເຮັດໃຫ້ລົ້ມເຫຼວ.

Just a single small mistake could cause failure.

Emphatic 'ໜ້ອຍດຽວ'.

5

ຊັບສົມບັດທີ່ມີຢູ່ໜ້ອຍນິດນັ້ນຖືກແບ່ງປັນໃຫ້ທຸກຄົນ.

Those very few possessions were shared with everyone.

Describing scarcity in narrative.

6

ລາວຮູ້ສຶກໜ້ອຍເນື້ອຕ່ຳໃຈໃນວາສະໜາຂອງຕົນ.

He felt slighted and inferior in his destiny.

Advanced idiom 'ໜ້ອຍເນື້ອຕ່ຳໃຈ'.

7

ການປ່ຽນແປງນີ້ມີຜົນກະທົບໜ້ອຍຫຼາຍຕໍ່ໂຄງສ້າງຫຼັກ.

This change has very little effect on the main structure.

Scientific/Structural context.

8

ມີຄົນພຽງໜ້ອຍຄົນທີ່ເຂົ້າໃຈຄວາມໝາຍອັນເລິກເຊິ່ງນີ້.

There are only a few people who understand this deep meaning.

Quantifying people in a formal way.

1

ຄວາມສຸກອັນໜ້ອຍນິດໃນໂລກທີ່ວຸ້ນວາຍ.

The tiny joy in a chaotic world.

Philosophical phrasing.

2

ສິ່ງທີ່ເຮົາຮູ້ມີພຽງໜ້ອຍນິດ ເມື່ອທຽບກັບສິ່ງທີ່ເຮົາບໍ່ຮູ້.

What we know is but a tiny bit compared to what we don't know.

Epistemological statement.

3

ລາວບໍ່ເຄີຍສະແດງຄວາມທໍ້ຖອຍເລີຍ ແມ່ນແຕ່ໜ້ອຍດຽວ.

He never showed any discouragement, not even a little bit.

Negative emphasis 'ແມ່ນແຕ່...ດຽວ'.

4

ຄວາມເມດຕາພຽງໜ້ອຍນິດກໍສາມາດປ່ຽນໂລກໄດ້.

Just a little bit of compassion can change the world.

Ethical/Global context.

5

ເຖິງວ່າຈະມີຊັບໜ້ອຍ ແຕ່ລາວກໍມີນ້ຳໃຈກວ້າງຂວາງ.

Although he has few assets, he has a generous heart.

Contrastive structure.

6

ຄວາມແຕກຕ່າງພຽງໜ້ອຍນິດອາດນຳໄປສູ່ຜົນລັດທີ່ຕ່າງກັນມະຫາສານ.

A tiny difference might lead to vastly different results.

Complex causal relation.

7

ລາວໃຊ້ເວລາຫວ່າງອັນໜ້ອຍນິດເພື່ອສຶກສາທຳມະ.

He used his very little free time to study Dhamma.

Spiritual/Formal context.

8

ການກະທຳທີ່ເບິ່ງຄືວ່າໜ້ອຍນິດ ແຕ່ມີຄວາມໝາຍມະຫາສານ.

Actions that seem tiny but have immense meaning.

Paradoxical phrasing.

자주 쓰는 조합

ເງິນໜ້ອຍ
ເວລາໜ້ອຍ
ຄົນໜ້ອຍ
ນ້ຳໜ້ອຍ
ກິນໜ້ອຍ
ເວົ້າໜ້ອຍ
ເຜັດໜ້ອຍ
ຮູ້ໜ້ອຍ
ຄວາມຫວັງໜ້ອຍ
ໂອກາດໜ້ອຍ

자주 쓰는 구문

ໜ້ອຍໜຶ່ງ

ອີກໜ້ອຍໜຶ່ງ

ຢ່າງໜ້ອຍ

ໜ້ອຍໂພດ

ໜ້ອຍກວ່າ

ໜ້ອຍທີ່ສຸດ

ໜ້ອຍດຽວ

ບໍ່ໜ້ອຍ

ໜ້ອຍໄປ

ຈັກໜ້ອຍ

관용어 및 표현

"ໜ້ອຍໃຈ"

To feel slighted, hurt, or neglected because of someone's lack of attention.

ລາວໜ້ອຍໃຈທີ່ໝູ່ບໍ່ຊວນໄປກິນເຂົ້າ.

Informal/Emotional

"ໜ້ອຍເນື້ອຕ່ຳໃຈ"

To feel inferior or sorry for one's own poor status or fate.

ຢ່າໜ້ອຍເນື້ອຕ່ຳໃຈໃນວາສະໜາຂອງຕົນເອງ.

Literary/Formal

"ໜ້ອຍໜັກໜ້ອຍໜາ"

Extremely little; very scarce.

ຊັບສົມບັດມີໜ້ອຍໜັກໜ້ອຍໜາ.

Formal/Poetic

"ຮູ້ໜ້ອຍພອຍລຳຄານ"

Knowing a little and being annoying about it (a little knowledge is a dangerous thing).

ຢ່າເຮັດເປັນຄົນຮູ້ໜ້ອຍພອຍລຳຄານ.

Proverb

"ໜ້ອຍກວ່າຂີ້ເລັບ"

Less than a fingernail (meaning a tiny, insignificant amount).

ເງິນທໍ່ນີ້ໜ້ອຍກວ່າຂີ້ເລັບ.

Slang/Colloquial

"ກິນໜ້ອຍຕາຍຍາກ"

Eat little, die hard (meaning eating less leads to a long life).

ຄົນບູຮານວ່າ ກິນໜ້ອຍຕາຍຍາກ.

Proverb

"ໜ້ອຍແຕ່ດີ"

Little but good (quality over quantity).

ມີໝູ່ໜ້ອຍແຕ່ດີ ກໍພໍແລ້ວ.

Neutral

"ປາກໜ້ອຍກິນຫຼາຍ"

Talk little, eat much (meaning be a doer, not a talker).

ລາວເປັນຄົນປາກໜ້ອຍກິນຫຼາຍ.

Proverb

"ໜ້ອຍໜຶ່ງກໍບໍ່ໄດ້"

Not even a little bit is allowed.

ຄວາມຜິດພາດໜ້ອຍໜຶ່ງກໍບໍ່ໄດ້.

Emphatic

"ມີໜ້ອຍໃຊ້ໜ້ອຍ"

If you have little, spend little (live within your means).

ເຮົາຕ້ອງຮູ້ຈັກມີໜ້ອຍໃຊ້ໜ້ອຍ.

Proverb
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