Lieh HAOY
(LEE-uh howie)
This is the word for Goodbye in Khmer.
And with this word we conclude Khmer word week!
(LEE-uh howie)
This is the word for Goodbye in Khmer.
And with this word we conclude Khmer word week!
Showing posts with label Khmer Language. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Khmer Language. Show all posts
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Friday, January 9, 2009
Hope
Songkhem
It goes without saying that brutality and devastating effects of the Cambodian genocide is still painfully felt in the Cambodian culture. Yet the sense of hope resonates among Cambodians. They continue to fight to presere their culture and livelihoods. Hope thus is not a mere emotion but a driving force that has helped many overcome their forced situations.
Friend
bpoouk mak
Today's word means Friend. Friendship helps many people find happiness in dark circumstances and companionship in triumphant times. It is our hope to build long lasting friendships in Cambodia and with our Cambodian peers here in the U.S., which will based on exchange of priceless lessons.
Hello
Suesday
(soo-ess-DAY)
As in every language it is very important to be able to greet others. So knowing how to say Hello is important especially to those going on the Housebuilding project in May.
(soo-ess-DAY)
As in every language it is very important to be able to greet others. So knowing how to say Hello is important especially to those going on the Housebuilding project in May.
Thank You
Ah-kun
This is to everyone who has supported SwatCambodia. To everyone who has helped raise awareness about the genocide in Cambodia. And everyone who continues to help out there. Thank you!
This is to everyone who has supported SwatCambodia. To everyone who has helped raise awareness about the genocide in Cambodia. And everyone who continues to help out there. Thank you!
Khmer Word Week Begins!
For the next seven days, we will posting up different Khmer words to help you get more acquainted to Khmer language and culture. Each blog will be titled by its word in English.
Before we introduce today's word, here's a little background on the Khmer language:
As the official language of Cambodian , Khmer has been influenced by neighboring languages and forms of writing particularly Thai, Lao and Vietnamese. Yet it differs from these languages in that it is not a tonal language. Like many other aspects of Khmer culture it also holds much Hindu and Buddhist contributions. Furthermore the Khmer script is called an abugida (in English) or Aksar Khmer (in Khmer)
Today's word is kruesa (crew-ess-AH) which means FAMILY. The brutality and violent means of the Khmer Rouge separated and disintegrate many Cambodian families. Even so Cambodians have found much strength in their family units making the word FAMILY powerful in the Khmer language.
Before we introduce today's word, here's a little background on the Khmer language:
As the official language of Cambodian , Khmer has been influenced by neighboring languages and forms of writing particularly Thai, Lao and Vietnamese. Yet it differs from these languages in that it is not a tonal language. Like many other aspects of Khmer culture it also holds much Hindu and Buddhist contributions. Furthermore the Khmer script is called an abugida (in English) or Aksar Khmer (in Khmer)
Today's word is kruesa (crew-ess-AH) which means FAMILY. The brutality and violent means of the Khmer Rouge separated and disintegrate many Cambodian families. Even so Cambodians have found much strength in their family units making the word FAMILY powerful in the Khmer language.
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