Lao
Pronunciation
- (Vientiane) IPA(key): [bat̚˧˥]
- (Luang Prabang) IPA(key): [bat̚˩˨]
- Hyphenation: ບັດ
- Rhymes: -at̚
Etymology 1
Borrowed from Sanskrit पत्र (patra, “card”). Compare Thai บัตร (bàt).
Noun
ບັດ • (bat)
- card
- ticket, coupon, ballot
Derived terms
- ບັດເຄຣດິດ (bat khē dit)
- ບັດປະຈຳຕົວ (bat pa cham tūa)
- ບັດສະແດງຕົວ (bat sa dǣng tūa)
Etymology 2
Cognate with Thai บัด (bàt), Tày bạt.
Noun
ບັດ • (bat)
- moment, instant