意思
Used to get attention or ask for permission.
文化背景
When saying 'Kho Anunyat' and passing someone, it is customary to lower your head and upper body slightly. This is called 'Nom Tua' and shows you are not trying to stand 'above' the other person. If you speak to a monk, 'Kho Anunyat' is often preceded by a 'Wai' (palms together). You are literally asking for the monk's holy allowance to engage with them. Students are taught to say 'Kho Anunyat' for everything. It's not just about permission; it's about training the mind to be humble and aware of authority. In meetings, 'Kho Anunyat' is used to 'soften' a disagreement. Instead of saying 'I disagree', one might say 'Kho anunyat, but I have another idea'.
The Head Bow
Always pair 'Kho Anunyat' with a slight dip of the head. It doubles your politeness points instantly.
Don't Overuse with Peers
If you use it too much with people your own age or younger, you might seem 'stuck up' or overly formal.
意思
Used to get attention or ask for permission.
The Head Bow
Always pair 'Kho Anunyat' with a slight dip of the head. It doubles your politeness points instantly.
Don't Overuse with Peers
If you use it too much with people your own age or younger, you might seem 'stuck up' or overly formal.
Wait for the 'Doy'
After you say 'Kho Anunyat', wait for the other person to acknowledge you (usually with 'Doy' or a nod) before you continue.
自我测试
Fill in the blank to ask for permission to enter.
_______ ເຂົ້າຫ້ອງໄດ້ບໍ່?
'Kho Anunyat' is the only phrase here that means 'May I' or 'Request permission'.
Which phrase is most appropriate when walking between two elders talking?
You need to walk between two elders.
'Kho anunyat doe' shows the necessary respect for elders' space.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ຂໍອະນຸຍາດຖ່າຍຮູບໄດ້ບໍ່? B: ________, ຕາມສະບາຍ.
'Dai' means 'Yes/Can', which fits the permission granted in the second half of the sentence.
Which particle makes 'Kho Anunyat' sound more natural and soft?
ຂໍອະນຸຍາດ____
'Doe' is the standard softening particle for polite requests.
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4 练习_______ ເຂົ້າຫ້ອງໄດ້ບໍ່?
'Kho Anunyat' is the only phrase here that means 'May I' or 'Request permission'.
You need to walk between two elders.
'Kho anunyat doe' shows the necessary respect for elders' space.
A: ຂໍອະນຸຍາດຖ່າຍຮູບໄດ້ບໍ່? B: ________, ຕາມສະບາຍ.
'Dai' means 'Yes/Can', which fits the permission granted in the second half of the sentence.
ຂໍອະນຸຍາດ____
'Doe' is the standard softening particle for polite requests.
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常见问题
5 个问题Mostly, yes. But it's more specifically about asking for permission. If you bump into someone, 'Kho Thot' is better. If you want to ask a question, 'Kho Anunyat' is perfect.
Yes, it's very polite to say 'Kho anunyat, pai [Place] dai bo?' (Excuse me, can you go to [Place]?).
You say 'Kho anunyat la pai gon doe' (Request permission to say goodbye and go first).
Yes, the phrase is gender-neutral. Politeness in Lao is more about age and status than gender.
Just say 'Kho thot' (Sorry/Excuse me). It's a safe backup that everyone understands.
相关表达
ຂໍໂທດ
similarSorry / Excuse me
ກະລຸນາ
similarPlease
ໂດຍ
builds onYes (polite)
ຕາມສະບາຍ
contrastAt your leisure / As you wish
