मतलब
Literally 'heavy heart'; feeling burdened by problems.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
The concept of 'Nak Chai' is often linked to the Buddhist idea that attachment to worldly problems causes suffering. To be 'Nak Chai' is to be caught in the 'heavy' cycle of Samsara. Children are often told not to make their parents 'Nak Chai'. This is a powerful form of social control emphasizing filial piety. In business, saying you are 'Nak Chai' about a proposal is a polite way to decline or ask for better terms without being confrontational. Young Lao people use 'Nak Chai' in 'sad boy/girl' aesthetics on Facebook, often accompanied by photos of rain or coffee.
The 'Nam' Rule
Always use 'nam' (with/about) after 'Nak Chai' to explain the cause. It's the most natural connector.
Don't 'Have' it
Avoid saying 'Khoy mee nak chai'. Just say 'Khoy nak chai'. Lao doesn't use 'have' for emotions like English does.
मतलब
Literally 'heavy heart'; feeling burdened by problems.
The 'Nam' Rule
Always use 'nam' (with/about) after 'Nak Chai' to explain the cause. It's the most natural connector.
Don't 'Have' it
Avoid saying 'Khoy mee nak chai'. Just say 'Khoy nak chai'. Lao doesn't use 'have' for emotions like English does.
Empathy Power
Saying 'Nak chai thaen' (Burdened for you) is a great way to show deep empathy to a Lao friend.
The Sigh
Lao people often pair 'Nak Chai' with a long audible sigh (Huuu!). It adds to the 'weight' of the expression.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
ຂ້ອຍມີບັນຫາຫຼາຍ, ຂ້ອຍເລີຍ ______.
Because the person has 'many problems' (banha laay), the logical feeling is 'Nak Chai' (burdened).
Which situation best fits 'Nak Chai'?
When would you say 'Nak Chai'?
This is a difficult social dilemma that causes emotional burden.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ເປັນຫຍັງເຈົ້າຄືເບິ່ງຄືຄິດຫຼາຍແທ້? B: _________.
The question asks why someone looks like they are 'thinking much' (khuet laay), so an answer about being 'burdened' (nak chai) fits.
Match the feeling to the cause.
Match 'Nak Chai' with its most likely cause:
'Nak Chai' is for emotional/mental weight, not physical weight or humor.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Nak vs. Nak Chai
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासຂ້ອຍມີບັນຫາຫຼາຍ, ຂ້ອຍເລີຍ ______.
Because the person has 'many problems' (banha laay), the logical feeling is 'Nak Chai' (burdened).
When would you say 'Nak Chai'?
This is a difficult social dilemma that causes emotional burden.
A: ເປັນຫຍັງເຈົ້າຄືເບິ່ງຄືຄິດຫຼາຍແທ້? B: _________.
The question asks why someone looks like they are 'thinking much' (khuet laay), so an answer about being 'burdened' (nak chai) fits.
Match 'Nak Chai' with its most likely cause:
'Nak Chai' is for emotional/mental weight, not physical weight or humor.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालIt is neutral. You can use it with friends, family, and even in business meetings to express concern.
Not really. Use 'Sia Chai' for sadness. 'Nak Chai' is specifically for feeling burdened or stressed by a problem.
The opposite is 'Sabai Chai' (comfortable/happy heart).
You say 'Chao het hai khoy nak chai'.
Yes, it's the closest Lao equivalent to 'mental stress' or 'feeling burdened'.
No, just use 'Nak' for physical weight.
Yes, it is one of the most common emotional expressions in the Lao language.
Yes, if the guilt feels like a burden you are carrying.
Young people might add 'laay laay' or 'khoat' (very) for emphasis.
No, it implies you are thinking hard and feel oppressed by a problem, not necessarily that you are tearful.
संबंधित मुहावरे
ກຸ້ມໃຈ
similarTo be worried or anxious
ເສຍໃຈ
contrastTo be sad or sorry
ສະບາຍໃຈ
contrastTo be at ease/happy
ຕັດສິນໃຈ
builds onTo decide
ໃຈຮ້ອນ
contrastHot-headed/Impatient
