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Physical act of opening a door.
문화적 배경
The threshold of a door is considered the home of the 'Mae Thorani' (Earth Goddess). Stepping on it is disrespectful. Always step over. Leaving the front door or gate open during the day is often a sign that the family is home and visitors are welcome to call out a greeting. It is a tradition to clean and open all doors and windows to let out the old year's bad luck and welcome the new year's blessings. In modern offices and malls, 'Push' (ຊຸກ - suk) and 'Pull' (ດຶງ - deung) signs are common, but the act of 'opening' is still 'perd'.
Politeness Matters
Always add 'dae' or 'noey' at the end of 'perd pa too' when asking someone to do it, to avoid sounding like you are giving a harsh command.
The Threshold Rule
Never stand on the door threshold while talking to someone. Either stand fully inside or fully outside.
뜻
Physical act of opening a door.
Politeness Matters
Always add 'dae' or 'noey' at the end of 'perd pa too' when asking someone to do it, to avoid sounding like you are giving a harsh command.
The Threshold Rule
Never stand on the door threshold while talking to someone. Either stand fully inside or fully outside.
Car Etiquette
In a shared van or taxi, wait for the driver to say it's safe before you 'perd pa too lot'.
Spirit Houses
Many Lao homes have a spirit house near the gate. When you 'perd pa too khong' (open the gate), it's polite to give a small nod toward the spirit house.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the missing word for 'door'.
ກະລຸນາເປີດ_______ໃຫ້ແດ່.
'Pa too' (ປະຕູ) means door. 'Puem' is book, 'Fai' is light, and 'Nam' is water.
Which sentence means 'I am opening the door'?
Choose the correct Lao sentence:
'Gam-lang' (ກຳລັງ) indicates the continuous present tense (am ...ing).
Complete the dialogue between a guest and a host.
Guest: ສຳບາຍດີ! ເປີດປະຕູໃຫ້ແດ່! Host: ໂດຍ! _______.
The host should respond by saying they will open it now ('Khoi si pai perd hai diao nee').
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: You are in a hot room and want some air.
This means 'Leave the door open to let the wind in,' which fits the situation.
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시각 학습 자료
Perd vs Khai
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제ກະລຸນາເປີດ_______ໃຫ້ແດ່.
'Pa too' (ປະຕູ) means door. 'Puem' is book, 'Fai' is light, and 'Nam' is water.
Choose the correct Lao sentence:
'Gam-lang' (ກຳລັງ) indicates the continuous present tense (am ...ing).
Guest: ສຳບາຍດີ! ເປີດປະຕູໃຫ້ແດ່! Host: ໂດຍ! _______.
The host should respond by saying they will open it now ('Khoi si pai perd hai diao nee').
Situation: You are in a hot room and want some air.
This means 'Leave the door open to let the wind in,' which fits the situation.
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자주 묻는 질문
12 질문Yes, 'perd pong yiam' (ເປີດປ່ອງຢ້ຽມ) is the correct way to say open a window.
'Perd' is general 'open'. 'Khai' often implies unlocking with a key or is used in more traditional/regional contexts.
You say 'Pa too perd laew' (ປະຕູເປີດແລ້ວ).
Yes, 'pa too khong' (ປະຕູໂຂງ) or just 'pa too' can refer to a gate.
Say 'Perd pa too hai khoi dae' (ເປີດປະຕູໃຫ້ຂ້ອຍແດ່).
Yes, 'perd gong pasum' (ເປີດກອງປະຊຸມ) uses the same 'perd' but without 'pa too'.
You still say 'pa too perd' when it opens.
In an air-conditioned room, yes. In a traditional house, it's often a sign of welcome.
Say 'Ya perd pa too' (ຢ່າເປີດປະຕູ).
It can also mean 'goal' in soccer (football).
Young people might just say 'perd' and point at the door.
Say 'Pa too kha' (ປະຕູຄ້າງ).
관련 표현
ປິດປະຕູ
contrastTo close the door
ໄຂປະຕູ
similarTo unlock/open the door
ເປີດປະຕູໃຈ
specialized formTo open one's heart
ເປີດທາງ
builds onTo open the way / clear a path
ປະຕູໂຂງ
specialized formTemple gate
ໃສ່ກອນປະຕູ
similarTo bolt/latch the door
