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How to say “Extra chili, please” in Khmer

សុំម្ទេសបន្ថែម
som mtes banthem
Pronunciation (IPA): /soːm mteːh ɓɑntʰaem/
Word by word: request + chili + add
💡 ម្ទេស (mtes) = chili. If the default heat is too mild for you, ask for more — vendors usually have fresh bird's-eye chilies or chili paste on hand.

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