Signification
Asking someone to wait briefly.
Contexte culturel
The concept of 'Lao Time' means that 'chak beut' can be flexible. It's more about maintaining a good mood than being precise. Patience is a virtue in Lao Buddhism. Asking someone to wait is done gently to avoid causing 'hot hearts' (chai hon). In Lao restaurants, service is often slow and relaxed. 'Lor-tha chak beut' is a standard reassurance that you haven't been forgotten. When asking an elder to wait, always use the 'Garuna' or add 'Sabaidee' to show respect.
The 'Doe' Factor
Always add 'doe' (ເດີ້) at the end when speaking to friends. It makes you sound 100% more natural and friendly.
Don't be too literal
If someone says 'lor tha chak beut', don't look at your watch. It's a polite way to say 'I'm busy right now'.
Signification
Asking someone to wait briefly.
The 'Doe' Factor
Always add 'doe' (ເດີ້) at the end when speaking to friends. It makes you sound 100% more natural and friendly.
Don't be too literal
If someone says 'lor tha chak beut', don't look at your watch. It's a polite way to say 'I'm busy right now'.
Body Language
A slight nod or a small smile while saying this phrase goes a long way in Lao culture.
Teste-toi
How do you say 'Wait a moment' politely to a friend?
Choose the best option:
'Lor-tha chak beut doe' is the polite, standard way to ask a friend to wait.
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase.
ລໍຖ້າ ___ ບຶດ
'Chak' is the quantifier needed to mean 'some' or 'a few' moments.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a bank and the teller needs to check your ID. What do they say?
In a formal setting like a bank, 'Garuna' (Please) is used.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ເຈົ້າພ້ອມແລ້ວບໍ່? (Are you ready?) B: ______, ຂ້ອຍຊອກເກີບກ່ອນ.
The context of looking for shoes implies a need for a short wait.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
When to use 'Lor-tha chak beut'
Situations
- • Market
- • Phone
- • Office
- • Home
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesChoose the best option:
'Lor-tha chak beut doe' is the polite, standard way to ask a friend to wait.
ລໍຖ້າ ___ ບຶດ
'Chak' is the quantifier needed to mean 'some' or 'a few' moments.
You are at a bank and the teller needs to check your ID. What do they say?
In a formal setting like a bank, 'Garuna' (Please) is used.
A: ເຈົ້າພ້ອມແລ້ວບໍ່? (Are you ready?) B: ______, ຂ້ອຍຊອກເກີບກ່ອນ.
The context of looking for shoes implies a need for a short wait.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsIt's acceptable, but adding 'Garuna' at the start or 'doe' at the end is better. For a very strict boss, use 'Garuna ror-tha'.
Technically a few seconds, but culturally it can mean anything from 30 seconds to 5 minutes.
Yes, 'Beut neung' is a very common short version used among friends.
Both mean wait. 'Lor' is more like 'linger/wait for', 'Tha' is 'wait/expect'. Together they are a strong verb for 'waiting'.
Expressions liées
ຖ້າບຶດໜຶ່ງ
synonymWait one moment
ລໍຖ້າຄາວໜຶ່ງ
similarWait a while
ກະລຸນາລໍຖ້າ
specialized formPlease wait
ແປັບໜຶ່ງ
informalA sec
ຢ່າຟ້າວ
contrastDon't rush
ດົນປານໃດ?
builds onHow long?
