lao
word
Definition
Lao refers to the language spoken in Laos or to a person from Laos (the country in Southeast Asia).
Usage & Nuances
'Lao' can refer to the Lao language or a person/thing from Laos. Capitalize 'Lao' in both cases. Sometimes confused with 'Laotian', but 'Lao' is used more for the language and culture, while 'Laotian' often describes people.
Spanish: lao (idioma, nacionalidad)Portuguese (BR): laosiano - laociano (idioma, pessoa)Portuguese (PT): laosiano - laociano (idioma, pessoa)Chinese (Simplified): 老挝语（语言）- 老挝人（民族）Chinese (Traditional): 寮語（語言）- 寮國人（民族）Hindi: लाओ (भाषा, राष्ट्रीयता)Arabic: لاوي (لغة أو جنسية)Bengali: লাওRussian: лаосскийJapanese: ラオス語 - ラオス人Vietnamese: LàoKorean: 라오스어 - 라오스인Turkish: Lao - LaosluUrdu: لاؤIndonesian: Lao
Example Sentences
She can speak Lao fluently.
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He is a Lao student.
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The Lao flag is red, blue, and white.
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Do you know any good Lao restaurants in the city?
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My neighbor grew up speaking both Thai and Lao at home.
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They celebrated the Lao New Year with traditional dances.
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