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How to say “I have a headache” in Khmer

ខ្ញុំឈឺក្បាល
Khnhom chheu kbal
Pronunciation (IPA): /kʰɲom cʰɯː kbaːl/
Word by word: I + pain/ill + head
💡 ក្បាល (kbal) = head. A persistent headache with high fever in Cambodia can be an early dengue sign, so don't dismiss it. For ordinary headaches, paracetamol is sold cheaply at any pharmacy — avoid aspirin if dengue is suspected.

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