Any bilingual Cambodian speakers here

Have questions or resources regarding Khmer Culture? This forum is all about the Kingdom of Cambodia's culture. Khmer language, Cambodian weddings, French influence, Cambodian architecture, Cambodian politics, Khmer customs, etc? This is the place. Living in Cambodia can cause you to experience a whole new level of culture shock, so feel free to talk about all things related to the Khmer people, and their traditions. And if you want something in Khmer script translated into English, you will probably find what you need.
taabarang
Expatriate
Posts: 3858
Joined: Mon May 19, 2014 7:49 am
Reputation: 978
Location: Outside of Kampong Cham city
United States of America

Any bilingual Cambodian speakers here

Post by taabarang »

who are willing to help me out with one or two idioms? My Khmer wife has been of great assistance to me but for this couple of expressions I need help from a native speaker of Cambodian and

1) English (first choice)
2) French
3) German

Please remember that I am illiterate in Cambodian so you'll have to sort out my system of phonetics. Again bilingual only please. The gig doesn't pay squat, but heavenly karma points will come your way. Either post here or pm me please.
As my old Cajun bait seller used to say, "I opes you luck.
User avatar
Username Taken
Raven
Posts: 13897
Joined: Mon May 19, 2014 6:53 pm
Reputation: 5962
Cambodia

Re: Any bilingual Cambodian speakers here

Post by Username Taken »

I've got a whole book of Khmer idioms in Khmer and English at home. Maybe the ones you want are already in the book.
taabarang
Expatriate
Posts: 3858
Joined: Mon May 19, 2014 7:49 am
Reputation: 978
Location: Outside of Kampong Cham city
United States of America

Re: Any bilingual Cambodian speakers here

Post by taabarang »

Thanks UT, but I have reason to believe a book won't do it. The nature of one idiom in 3 may change according to the situation. I know there must be 1-2 bilinguals on this forum. Neither Samouth nor LS can handle the English complexities. Fade out to "I did it my way."
As my old Cajun bait seller used to say, "I opes you luck.
User avatar
Username Taken
Raven
Posts: 13897
Joined: Mon May 19, 2014 6:53 pm
Reputation: 5962
Cambodia

Re: Any bilingual Cambodian speakers here

Post by Username Taken »

Rama.
User avatar
Jamie_Lambo
The Cool Boxing Guy
Posts: 15039
Joined: Mon Apr 20, 2015 10:34 am
Reputation: 3132
Location: ลพบุรี
Great Britain

Re: Any bilingual Cambodian speakers here

Post by Jamie_Lambo »

ive got plenty of khmer friends who i could discuss them with if you pm me what you want
:tophat: Mean Dtuk Mean Trei, Mean Loy Mean Srey
Punchy McShortstacks School of Hard Knocks :x
taabarang
Expatriate
Posts: 3858
Joined: Mon May 19, 2014 7:49 am
Reputation: 978
Location: Outside of Kampong Cham city
United States of America

Re: Any bilingual Cambodian speakers here

Post by taabarang »

Thanks Jamie but I want to work one on one with a native Khmer speaker who speaks English at or near my level.
As my old Cajun bait seller used to say, "I opes you luck.
taabarang
Expatriate
Posts: 3858
Joined: Mon May 19, 2014 7:49 am
Reputation: 978
Location: Outside of Kampong Cham city
United States of America

Re: Any bilingual Cambodian speakers here

Post by taabarang »

C"mon there's got to be someone.
As my old Cajun bait seller used to say, "I opes you luck.
Rama
Expatriate
Posts: 578
Joined: Sat May 24, 2014 1:31 pm
Reputation: 60

Re: Any bilingual Cambodian speakers here

Post by Rama »

Sorry taabarang, I can't help... too busy with son, extended family, business, job, wife, gym and personal study (in that order it seems)... Wouldn't be much use to you anyway, my area of interest is written Khmer, which as I'm sure you know is quite different from spoken Khmer.

Currently I'm focusing on politics and economics, also short modern literature.
Just got a copy of Kem Ley's fables which I'll read next after my current book about the economy is finished.

I really need to work more on my speaking, I'll often finish reading an article, look up and want to discuss it, but be at a loss for words (literally and figuratively).
taabarang
Expatriate
Posts: 3858
Joined: Mon May 19, 2014 7:49 am
Reputation: 978
Location: Outside of Kampong Cham city
United States of America

Re: Any bilingual Cambodian speakers here

Post by taabarang »

Rama, thanks for the consideration anyway. As a married man with two teenage kids I can appreciate your concerns. I learned speaking merely to get along with the villagers. Frankly I've nothing against formal Khmer, but it isn't spoken in my village. I wish you the best of luck in your studies and your life.
As my old Cajun bait seller used to say, "I opes you luck.
Post Reply Previous topicNext topic
  • Similar Topics
    Replies
    Views
    Last post

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 152 guests