Khmer Meaning in English

word

US

ˈkmɛɹ

KMER

UK

kəˈmɛə

kuh-MAIR

Definition

Khmer refers to the people of Cambodia, their language, or their culture.

Usage & Nuances

Can be a noun (people: "the Khmer", language: "Khmer language") or an adjective ("Khmer cuisine"). Usually capitalized. Refers mainly to Cambodia and its culture.

• Spanish: jemer
• Portuguese (BR): khmer
• Portuguese (PT): khmer
• Chinese (Simplified): 高棉语 - 高棉人
• Chinese (Traditional): 高棉語 - 高棉人
• Hindi: खमेर
• Arabic: خمير
• Bengali: খেমের - খেমের ভাষা - খেমের (সংস্কৃতি)
• Russian: кхмер - кхмерский (язык, культура)
• Japanese: クメール人 - クメール語 - クメール（文化）
• Vietnamese: Khmer - tiếng Khmer - người Khmer - Khmer (văn hóa)
• Korean: 크메르인 - 크메르어 - 크메르 (문화)
• Turkish: Khmer - Khmerce (dil) - Khmer (kültür)
• Urdu: خمر - خمر زبان - خمر (ثقافت)
• Indonesian: Khmer - bahasa Khmer - Khmer (budaya)

Example Sentences

I am learning the Khmer language.

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Most people in Cambodia are Khmer.

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She cooked a traditional Khmer dish.

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Do you know any good Khmer restaurants in the city?

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I've always wanted to visit the ancient Khmer temples.

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The Khmer script looks really beautiful to me.

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