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First words in Khmer

សួស្ដី (Sous sdei), Hi (casual)

JOME reap SOO-ah / SOOS s-DAY

ជំរាបសួរ (Jom reap suor), Hello (formal, with a greeting gesture)

Formal greeting

Did you know? Khmer has a fascinating feature: it is one of the very few Southeast Asian languages that is not tonal. Unlike Thai, Vietnamese or Lao, Khmer does not change word meaning based on pitch, a huge advantage for European learners. The Khmer alphabet, derived from Brahmi script from India, has been in use since the 6th century, the inscriptions from the Angkor era (9th-14th centuries) are its most spectacular examples. The resilience of the language after the Khmer Rouge genocide (1975-1979, which killed more than a third of the population) stands as one of the most powerful testimonies to human cultural resistance.

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ជំរាបសួរ everyone 🙌

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ជំរាបសួរ! Welcome to the group 🎉

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Khmer Débutant

👋Les salutations — ការស្វាគមន៍

👨‍👩‍👧La famille — ក្រុមគ្រួសារ

🏪Au marche — ផ្សារ

🍲La nourriture — ម្ហូប

🗺️Les lieux et voyage — ផ្លូវ

🍛Gastronomie khmere — ម្ហូបអាហារខ្មែរ

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦La famille — គ្រួសារ

✈️Voyager au Cambodge — ធ្វើដំណើរ

🌿Nature cambodgienne — ធម្មជាតិ

🏛️Culture khmere — វប្បធម៌

📱Tech cambodgienne — បច្ចេកវិទ្យា

🛒Au marche — នៅផ្សារ

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦La famille elargie — គ្រួសារធំ

👤Le corps humain — រាងកាយ

🌶️Saveurs et gouts — រសជាតិ

🐘Animaux du Cambodge — សត្វ

🛺Transports khmers — ការដឹកជញ្ជូន

🎨Couleurs et descriptions — ពណ៌

💼Metiers et professions — មុខរបរ

📖Sérialisation verbale et aspect

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Khmer Intermédiaire

🔢Classificateurs et numération

🏙️Vie quotidienne et conversations

🔗Structure de la phrase et connecteurs

👑Registre formel et vocabulaire royal

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Khmer Avancé

📜Littérature classique khmère

📰Médias et khmer contemporain

✍️Expression écrite avancée

🪷ព្រះពុទ្ធសាសនា — Bouddhisme theravada

📖អក្សរសិល្ប៍ខ្មែរ — Littérature khmère moderne

🏯រាមកេរ្ដិ៍ — Épopée classique et vieux khmer

📰សារព័ត៌មាន — Presse, histoire et mémoire

🌏ខ្មែរប្រទេសក្រៅ — Diaspora khmère (USA / France)

📐វេយ្យាករណ៍ C2 — Synthèse grammaire avancée

🗺️ភាសា ភូមិ — Dialectes khmers (PP vs Battambang)

🎬ភ ាព យ ន្ត — Cinéma et arts visuels khmers

🏆ប ញ្ជ ប ់ C2 — Quiz final et synthèse

🎓ការសរុបទូទៅ, Synthèse transversale C2

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The curriculum

What you'll learn in Khmer

A curriculum designed to get you speaking Khmer in the situations that actually matter to you.

01
Khmer alphabet: the 33 consonants and 24 dependent vowels
02
Conversational Khmer from Phnom Penh and Siem Reap
03
Khmer politeness registers: formal, neutral and casual
04
Khmer for travellers and expatriates in Cambodia
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Khmer history: Angkor, the Khmer Rouge, and modern revival
06
Khmer for NGO workers and development professionals

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about learning Khmer

Is Khmer really non-tonal? Is that an advantage for learners?

Yes, and it is a major advantage. There is no need to master 4 or 5 tones like in Thai or Vietnamese. Word meaning does not change with pitch. That said, Khmer has its own system of registers (vowels pronounced differently depending on the surrounding consonant class) which can be confusing. But for Europeans accustomed to non-tonal languages, Khmer is acoustically more accessible than its neighbours.

Do I need to learn the Khmer alphabet to speak the language?

No, you can start with Latin transliteration. But learning the Khmer alphabet (about 3 to 4 months for fluent reading) opens up huge possibilities, reading menus, signs, messages, and gives you a much better grasp of the language. The Khmer alphabet has an internal logic: consonants are grouped into two 'registers' that influence vowel pronunciation. Complex but elegant.

Why learn Khmer to work in Cambodia?

Cambodia is one of the most dynamic economies in Southeast Asia, with annual growth of 6 to 7% before the pandemic. Key sectors: tourism (Angkor Wat welcomes 2 million visitors a year), textiles (massive exports), real estate and construction, and agriculture. Phnom Penh increasingly attracts NGOs, entrepreneurs and expatriates. Speaking Khmer in this context is extremely valued and sets serious professionals apart.

Are there linguistic ties between France and Cambodia?

Yes, Cambodia was a French protectorate from 1863 to 1953 and is a member of the OIF (International Organisation of La Francophonie). French is still taught in some Cambodian schools and institutions. The Cambodian community in France (estimated at 80,000 to 100,000 people, mainly in Paris, Toulouse and Val-de-Marne) descends from refugees of the 1975-1979 era. For French nationals of Cambodian origin, learning Khmer is often a deep journey of reconnecting with identity.

How long does it take to hold a conversation in Khmer?

Without the alphabet (using transliteration), a basic conversational level is achievable in 4 to 6 months with two lessons per week, the fact that Khmer is non-tonal helps a lot. With the alphabet, expect 8 to 12 months for comfortable conversational fluency. Khmer politeness formulas matter a great deal, they change according to the social status of the person you are speaking to. Our teachers guide you in choosing the appropriate register for each of your target situations.

How much do Khmer courses cost on Targumi?

Targumi offers 3 plans: quarterly, yearly, and lifetime access. All plans include live small-group classes with native teachers, interactive lessons, and the community. See full pricing on the pricing page.

Are the Khmer courses online or in person?

100% online. Live classes happen twice a week in small groups via Google Meet. You can join from anywhere in the world. The mobile and web app stay accessible 24/7 for interactive lessons.

Is there a money-back guarantee?

Yes. Targumi offers a 30-day money-back guarantee on all plans. If you are not satisfied, just email [email protected] for a full refund.

How do I cancel my subscription?

You can cancel anytime from your profile (“My subscriptions” section) with no hidden fees. Your access stays active until the end of your paid period.

Resources

All Khmer resources

Explore our free tools to progress outside of class.

Khmer level test

Assess your CEFR level in 5 minutes. 30-day learning plan included.

Khmer survival kit

A hundred words and thirty key phrases as a printable PDF, free.

Khmer cultural quiz

How well do you know Khmer culture? Films, music, traditions.

Khmer articles

Guides and articles to learn Khmer.

Khmer vocabulary

Essential words and phrases organized by theme.

Cultural resources

Podcasts, movies, TV shows and music to progress through immersion.

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Guides & articles

Guides to learn Khmer

Language Guide

How to Say Hello in Khmer: Complete Guide

Master Cambodian greetings! Learn chum reap suor, suas dei, and traditional Khmer expressions with proper cultural respect.

How to Learn Khmer: Tips, Resources, and a Complete Beginner's Guide

Khmer is the language of Cambodia , a beautiful, ancient language with a unique script. This guide covers everything beginners need: the script, pronunciation, grammar, essential vocabulary, and the best learning strategies.

10 min read→Guide complet

Learn Khmer: Complete Beginner's Guide

Discover how to learn Khmer (Cambodian): 16 million speakers, Austroasiatic language, the world's longest alphabet (74 letters), no conjugation grammar, Angkor culture and Theravada Buddhism.

15 min read→

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