Significado
Asking for silence in a specific area.
Contexto cultural
Silence in a 'Wat' (temple) is not just about noise; it's about 'Sati' (mindfulness). Being 'ngiap ngiap' allows others to meditate effectively. Lao parents often use 'ngiap ngiap' as a rhythmic lullaby-like command, often accompanied by a gentle patting on the back (top-top). If a Lao person is 'ngiap ngiap' during a disagreement, it doesn't mean they agree. It often means they are practicing 'Kreng Jai' to avoid a scene. A 'quiet' market or shop (talat ngiap) is a common way to express that the economy is slow without being overly negative.
The 'Dae' Rule
Always add 'ແດ່' (dae) when asking someone to be quiet. It turns a command into a request.
Don't Shush Elders
Never say 'ngiap!' to someone older than you. It is considered very disrespectful.
Significado
Asking for silence in a specific area.
The 'Dae' Rule
Always add 'ແດ່' (dae) when asking someone to be quiet. It turns a command into a request.
Don't Shush Elders
Never say 'ngiap!' to someone older than you. It is considered very disrespectful.
Business Slang
If someone says 'Talat ngiap' (The market is quiet), they are complaining about low sales.
Silence is Golden
In Lao social settings, silence is often preferred over awkward small talk.
Teste-se
Fill in the blank to make a polite request for silence.
ກະລຸນາຢູ່ງຽບໆ____.
'ແດ່' (dae) is the softening particle that makes the request polite.
Which sentence means 'He walks quietly'?
Choose the correct Lao translation:
'ຍ່າງ' (yang) means to walk, and 'ງຽບໆ' (ngiap ngiap) means quietly.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: You are in a library and someone is talking.
This is the appropriate way to ask for silence in a library.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ມື້ນີ້ຢູ່ຫ້ອງການຄື____ແທ້? B: ແມ່ນແລ້ວ, ຫົວໜ້າບໍ່ຢູ່.
The context implies the office is 'quiet' because the boss is away.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Where to be Ngiap Ngiap
Places
- • Library (Hong Sa Mut)
- • Temple (Wat)
- • Hospital (Hong Mor)
- • Cinema (Hong Nang)
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosກະລຸນາຢູ່ງຽບໆ____.
'ແດ່' (dae) is the softening particle that makes the request polite.
Choose the correct Lao translation:
'ຍ່າງ' (yang) means to walk, and 'ງຽບໆ' (ngiap ngiap) means quietly.
Situation: You are in a library and someone is talking.
This is the appropriate way to ask for silence in a library.
A: ມື້ນີ້ຢູ່ຫ້ອງການຄື____ແທ້? B: ແມ່ນແລ້ວ, ຫົວໜ້າບໍ່ຢູ່.
The context implies the office is 'quiet' because the boss is away.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasYes, reduplication in Lao generally softens the tone, making it sound less like a harsh order and more like a descriptive request.
You can, but 'bo dang' (not loud) is more common for machines. 'Ngiap' is usually for environments or people.
'Mit chi lee' is an extreme version, meaning 'pin-drop silence' or 'completely silent'.
It is called 'Mai Yok' (ໆ). You can find it on the Lao keyboard near the letter 'L' or 'K' usually.
Indirectly, yes. If a party is 'ngiap ngiap', it means it's not lively or fun.
Yes, 'Kha-ru-na haksar khuam sa-ngop' (Please maintain peace/silence).
Yes, 'khon ngiap ngiap' is a quiet or introverted person.
Lao is a tonal language. 'Ngiap' is a low-falling tone. If you change the tone, it won't mean 'quiet' anymore.
Very often! People use it to describe their day or tell friends to be quiet in group chats.
'Dang dang' (loudly) or 'vun vai' (chaotic/busy).
Frases relacionadas
ມິດຈີ່ລີ່
specialized formDead silent
ສະຫງົບ
similarPeaceful/Tranquil
ຢ່າສຽງດັງ
similarDon't be loud
ມິດໆ
similarQuietly/Disappeared
ສຽງຄ່ອຍໆ
similarSoft voice
