Significado
Something that costs a lot.
Contexto cultural
Bargaining is expected in non-fixed price shops. Using 'ລາຄາແພງ' is the standard way to signal you want a lower price. Complaining about high prices is a common way to bond with others, especially regarding fuel or food prices. The word 'ແພງ' is used in names and terms of endearment, showing its root meaning of 'cherished'.
The 'Smile' Rule
When saying 'ລາຄາແພງ' in a market, always smile. It keeps the atmosphere friendly and makes the seller more likely to give you a discount.
Avoid 'Maen'
Don't say 'Man maen lakha phaeng'. Just say 'Man lakha phaeng'.
Significado
Something that costs a lot.
The 'Smile' Rule
When saying 'ລາຄາແພງ' in a market, always smile. It keeps the atmosphere friendly and makes the seller more likely to give you a discount.
Avoid 'Maen'
Don't say 'Man maen lakha phaeng'. Just say 'Man lakha phaeng'.
Teste-se
Fill in the blank to say 'The coffee is expensive.'
ກາເຟ______.
ກາເຟ (Coffee) + ລາຄາແພງ (Expensive) is the correct structure.
Which sentence means 'This car is too expensive'?
Choose the best option:
'ໂພດ' means 'too' or 'excessively'.
Complete the market dialogue.
Seller: 50,000 Kip. Learner: Oh! _______! ຫຼຸດໄດ້ບໍ່?
You use 'ລາຄາແພງ' to start bargaining when a price is high.
🎉 Pontuação: /3
Recursos visuais
Things that are often ລາຄາແພງ
Items
- • ລົດ (Car)
- • ເຮືອນ (House)
- • ຄຳ (Gold)
Banco de exercicios
3 exerciciosກາເຟ______.
ກາເຟ (Coffee) + ລາຄາແພງ (Expensive) is the correct structure.
Choose the best option:
'ໂພດ' means 'too' or 'excessively'.
Seller: 50,000 Kip. Learner: Oh! _______! ຫຼຸດໄດ້ບໍ່?
You use 'ລາຄາແພງ' to start bargaining when a price is high.
🎉 Pontuação: /3
Perguntas frequentes
2 perguntasYes! In casual conversation, 'Phaeng' is more common than the full 'Lakha Phaeng'.
No, it's a normal part of shopping and social interaction in Laos.
Frases relacionadas
ລາຄາຖືກ
contrastCheap / Low price
ລາຄາສູງ
specialized formHigh price
ຫຼຸດລາຄາ
builds onTo discount
ມີຄ່າ
similarValuable
