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 對 (MC twojH), and Chinese 对 (duì).

Interjection

ໂດຍ • (dōi)

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

See also

• ໂດຍຂ້ານ້ອຍ (dōi khān ʼa nya)

Etymology 2

Preposition

ໂດຍ • (dōi)

1. by, with

Etymology 3

Particle

ໂດຍ • (dōi)

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

See also

• ໂດຍຂ້ານ້ອຍ (dōi khān ʼa nya)