Significado
Washing one's body.
Contexto cultural
Bathing twice a day is standard. Not bathing in the evening is often considered 'sok ka pok' (dirty) because of the tropical climate. In villages, the river is the social hub for bathing. Modesty is maintained using a sarong (pha sin). During Pi Mai (New Year), 'ab nam' extends to Buddha statues to gain merit. Electric water heaters are now common, but many still prefer 'nam yen' (cold water) to combat the heat.
The Greeting
If someone asks 'Ab nam laew bo?', they aren't being nosy; they are just being friendly!
Cold Water
In Laos, 'nam yen' (cold water) is often preferred. Don't be surprised if there's no heater in local homes.
Significado
Washing one's body.
The Greeting
If someone asks 'Ab nam laew bo?', they aren't being nosy; they are just being friendly!
Cold Water
In Laos, 'nam yen' (cold water) is often preferred. Don't be surprised if there's no heater in local homes.
Modesty
If bathing in public (river), always wear a sarong or shorts. Nudity is strictly taboo.
Soap
To ask for soap, say 'kho sabu' (request soap).
Teste-se
Fill in the missing word for 'water'.
ຂ້ອຍຊິໄປອາບ___.
The phrase for bathing is 'ອາບນ້ຳ' (ab nam).
How do you ask 'Have you bathed yet?'
Select the correct question:
'ແລ້ວບໍ່' is used to ask if an action is completed.
Match the phrase to the context.
Context: You are sweating after running.
Bathing is the appropriate response to being sweaty.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ໄປໃສ? B: ຊິໄປ___.
If the person is heading to the bathroom with a towel, 'ອາບນ້ຳ' is the answer.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Types of Bathing
Methods
- • ອາບຝັກບົວ (Shower)
- • ອາບໃນອ່າງ (Tub)
- • ອາບນ້ຳສ້າງ (Well)
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosຂ້ອຍຊິໄປອາບ___.
The phrase for bathing is 'ອາບນ້ຳ' (ab nam).
Select the correct question:
'ແລ້ວບໍ່' is used to ask if an action is completed.
Context: You are sweating after running.
Bathing is the appropriate response to being sweaty.
A: ໄປໃສ? B: ຊິໄປ___.
If the person is heading to the bathroom with a towel, 'ອາບນ້ຳ' is the answer.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
5 perguntasIt means both! Lao doesn't usually distinguish unless you add 'fak bua' (shower) or 'nai ang' (in a tub).
No, use 'lang' (wash) for cars: 'lang lot'.
The humidity and heat make it necessary to feel comfortable and clean throughout the day.
Say 'nam hon'. So, 'ab nam hon' is to bathe in hot water.
Among friends and family, it's very normal and caring. With strangers, it's less common.
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ລ້າງມື
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ຫຼິ້ນນ້ຳ
similarPlay in water
ຊຳລະຮ່າງກາຍ
specialized formCleanse the body
