Lao edit

Pronunciation edit

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

Etymology 1 edit

Cognate with Thai โดย (dooi) and Chinese (duì).

Interjection edit

ໂດຍ (dōi)

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

See also edit

Etymology 2 edit

Preposition edit

ໂດຍ (dōi)

  1. by, with

Etymology 3 edit

Particle edit

ໂດຍ (dōi)

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

See also edit