Significado
Having a verbal conflict.
Contexto cultural
Public arguments are rare because of the concept of 'Face'. If you argue loudly in public, people will stare not just because of the noise, but because you are losing social standing. Mediation by elders is the traditional way to stop 'chloh knea'. In villages, the 'Mekhum' (village chief) often acts as a judge for these disputes. The phrase is often used in Khmer 'Lakhorn' (dramas) to create tension. A common trope is the 'mother-in-law vs daughter-in-law' argument. There is a belief that 'chloh knea' in the house on Khmer New Year will bring bad luck for the whole year.
The 'Knea' Rule
Always add 'knea' when two people are doing the same thing to each other. It works for 'arguing', 'loving', and 'hitting'.
Don't be too loud
Even when practicing this phrase, be careful with your volume in Cambodia, as loud voices are associated with real 'chloh knea'.
Significado
Having a verbal conflict.
The 'Knea' Rule
Always add 'knea' when two people are doing the same thing to each other. It works for 'arguing', 'loving', and 'hitting'.
Don't be too loud
Even when practicing this phrase, be careful with your volume in Cambodia, as loud voices are associated with real 'chloh knea'.
Softening the blow
Add 'tech-tech' (a little) to make it sound less serious: 'Chloh knea tech-tech' (Bickering a little).
Teste-se
Fill in the missing reciprocal particle.
កុំឈ្លោះ____អី! (Don't argue!)
The particle 'knea' is required to show the action is mutual.
Which phrase is best for a verbal argument?
If two people are shouting at each other about a price, they are:
'Vay knea' is physical, 'der leng' is walking/playing. 'Chloh knea' is verbal arguing.
Match the sentence to the situation.
Sentence: 'ពួកគាត់ឈ្លោះគ្នាពីរឿងលុយ។'
'Rueng luy' means 'about money'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ហេតុអ្វីបានជាកូនយំ? B: មកពីបងប្អូន____។
Children often cry because they were arguing with siblings.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosកុំឈ្លោះ____អី! (Don't argue!)
The particle 'knea' is required to show the action is mutual.
If two people are shouting at each other about a price, they are:
'Vay knea' is physical, 'der leng' is walking/playing. 'Chloh knea' is verbal arguing.
Sentence: 'ពួកគាត់ឈ្លោះគ្នាពីរឿងលុយ។'
'Rueng luy' means 'about money'.
A: ហេតុអ្វីបានជាកូនយំ? B: មកពីបងប្អូន____។
Children often cry because they were arguing with siblings.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasNo, it's a descriptive verb. However, accusing someone of 'chloh knea' can be seen as a criticism of their behavior.
It's better to use 'piphak-sa' (discuss). Using 'chloh knea' for politicians implies they are being unprofessional or childish.
Say 'Chop chloh knea!' or more politely 'Kom chloh knea ey'.
No, it is strictly verbal. Physical fighting is 'vay knea'.
It's very risky. It's better to say 'mean kar min yol srob knea' (having a disagreement).
The opposite is 'treu knea' (to be on good terms/agree).
Yes, if two dogs are barking at each other, you can say 'chkae chloh knea'.
Pouk-kay chloh knea roal thngay (They argue every day).
'Rueng' means 'story' or 'matter'. It is used to introduce the topic of the argument.
Young people use 'drama' or 'deu knea' (provoking each other).
Frases relacionadas
ឈ្លោះប្រកែក
synonymTo dispute loudly
វាយគ្នា
contrastTo fight physically
ត្រូវគ្នាវិញ
contrastTo reconcile
រករឿង
builds onTo look for trouble
ទាស់សម្តី
specialized formTo have a clash of words
