Khmer is a language in Cambodia derived fromSanskrit and Pali (Hindu and Buddhist) is one of the language with grammaticalcomplicated, The Old Khmer is spread out to most of the Khmer temples as youwill see while touring around Angkor complex. Speaking Khmer to local is funand build better communication to the locals. Here are some phrases that youshould easily practice.

Useful Phrases and Words

Please                                             :Sohm
Thanks you (very much)          : A kun (Chroeun)
Yes                                                  : Baat (for men), Chas (for women)
No                                                    : Otay
Hello    (informal)                       : Suo sdey
Greetings (polite)                        : Chum reap sua
How areyou?                                :Teu Nak Sok Sabai Chea Tay?
I amfine                                        : Knhum Sok sabai chea tay
What country are you from?     : Neak Mork Pee Pra Teh Na?
I am from...                                    : KhnumMork Pee....
Good bye (polite)                         : Chum reap lea
Good bye (informal)                   : Lea Heuy
See you tomorrow                        : Sa'ek Chuob Knea
Sorry                                                 : Sohm-toh
What is your name?                    :Chhmua-ei?
My name is......                            : Khnum Chhmua....
How much for this?                     : Tue Nis Thlaiy PunMann?
Expensive                                       : Thlaiy
Stop!                                                 : Chhop!

Places
Hotel                                      : Santhakea
Market                                   : Pshar
Monastery                            : Wat
Pharmacy                              : Or Soth S'tan
Restaurant                            : Ahar s'than
Toilet                                      : Bangkun
Temple                                   : Prasat

Number

1               : Mouy
2               : Pee
3               : Bey
4               :Boun
5               : Pram
6               : Pram Mouy
7               : Pram Pee
8               : Pram Bey
9               : Pram Boun
10             : Dorp
11             :Dorp Mouy
20             :Maphey
21             : MapheyMouy
30             : Saam-sep
31             : Saam-sepMouy
40             : Se-Sep
50             : Haa- Sep
60             : Hok-Sep
70             : Chet-Sep
80             : Pet-Sep
90             : Kao-Sep
100           : Mouy-Roy
1,000        : Mouy-Poin
10,000      : Mouy-Meun
100,000    : Mouy-Sen
1,000,000 : Mouy-Lien