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How to say “I can't breathe properly” in Khmer

ខ្ញុំដកដង្ហើមមិនរួច
Khnhom dok danghaeum min ruoch
Pronunciation (IPA): /kʰɲom dɑːk dɑŋhaəm mɨn ruəc/
Word by word: I + draw + breath + not + able
💡 A critical emergency phrase. ដកដង្ហើម (dok danghaeum) = to breathe. If breathing difficulty is severe, call 119 immediately. Could indicate a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) or asthma attack — both need urgent care.

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