ໂດຍ

Lao

Pronunciation

  • (Vientiane) IPA(key): [doːj˩(˧)]
  • (Luang Prabang) IPA(key): [doːj˩˨]
  • Hyphenation: ໂດຍ
  • Rhymes: -oːj

Etymology 1

Cognate with Thai โดย (dooi), Middle Chinese (MC twojH), and Chinese (duì).

Interjection

ໂດຍ • (dōi)

  1. used as a polite expression of affirmation or agreement.

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Etymology 2

Preposition

ໂດຍ • (dōi)

  1. by, with

Etymology 3

Particle

ໂດຍ • (dōi)

  1. a particle used for politeness.
  2. yes, (that's) right

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