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How to say “Please keep quiet” in Khmer

សូមរក្សាភាពស្ងាត់
som roeksa pheap sngat
Pronunciation (IPA): /soːm rĕəksaː pʰiəp sŋat/
Word by word: please + maintain + state + quiet
💡 ស្ងាត់ (sngat) = quiet/silent. Many temples still hold active shrines where Cambodians come to pray. Lower your voice near monks and offering areas as a sign of respect.

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