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Introduction

Welcome to the lesson "Introducing Yourself" in the course "Complete 0 to A1 Central Khmer Course." In this lesson, we will focus on learning how to introduce yourself, ask someone's name, and exchange basic personal information in Central Khmer. Mastering these skills will enable you to have simple conversations and establish connections with native Central Khmer speakers.

This lesson is designed for complete beginners who are starting their journey in learning Central Khmer. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently introduce yourself and engage in basic conversations with others. Let's get started!

Basic Greetings

Common Greetings

Before we dive into introducing ourselves, it's important to learn some common greetings in Central Khmer. Greetings are essential in any language, as they serve as the foundation for social interactions. Here are some of the most commonly used greetings in Central Khmer:

Central Khmer	Pronunciation	English Translation
សួស្តី (sursdei)	soo-ah-sdey	Hello
ជំរាបសួរ (chomreabsuor)	chom-reab-sour	Goodbye
អរគុណ (arkun)	ah-kuhn	Thank you
សូមអរគុណ (som arkun)	sohm ah-kuhn	Please

These greetings are commonly used in various social situations. Remember to use them appropriately and respectfully. Now, let's move on to introducing yourself.

Introducing Yourself

When meeting new people, introducing yourself is a crucial step in establishing connections. In Central Khmer, there are several ways to introduce yourself. Here's a basic self-introduction:

Central Khmer	Pronunciation	English Translation
ខ្ញុំឈ្មោះ ... (knhom chhmo)	khnom chmoh	My name is ...
ខ្ញុំជាឈ្មោះ ... (knhom jea chhmo)	khnom jee-ah chmoh	I am called ...

To introduce yourself, simply replace the ellipsis (...) with your name. For example, if your name is John, you can say "ខ្ញុំឈ្មោះជន" (knhom chhmo John) or "ខ្ញុំជាឈ្មោះជន" (knhom jea chhmo John). Make sure to use the appropriate level of formality based on the context and the person you are speaking to.

Apart from introducing your name, you may also want to share some basic personal information. Here are a few examples:

Central Khmer	Pronunciation	English Translation
ខ្ញុំមាន ... ឆ្នាំ (knhom mean ... chhniam)	khnom mien ... chhniam	I am ... years old.
ខ្ញុំមានសញ្ញាតិនៃ ... (knhom mean sannat nih ...)	khnom mien sannat nih ...	I am from ...
ខ្ញុំមានប្រវត្តិនៃ ... (knhom mean pravott nih ...)	khnom mien prah-vot nih ...	I study/work at ...

In the first example, you can fill in the ellipsis (...) with your age. For instance, if you are 25 years old, you can say "ខ្ញុំមាន២៥ឆ្នាំ" (knhom mean bpii-chhniam) which means "I am 25 years old."

In the second example, replace the ellipsis (...) with your country or city of origin. For example, if you are from the United States, you can say "ខ្ញុំមានសញ្ញាតិនៃសហរដ្ឋអាមេរិក" (knhom mean sannat nih sah-ha-rot America) which means "I am from the United States."

Lastly, in the third example, fill in the ellipsis (...) with the name of your school or workplace. For instance, if you study at ABC University, you can say "ខ្ញុំមានប្រវត្តិនៃសាកលវិទ្យាល័យ ABC" (knhom mean prah-vot nih sarkar vi-tea-lei ABC) which means "I study at ABC University."

Remember to adapt these phrases to your personal information when introducing yourself. Let's move on to some practice exercises to solidify what you've learned so far.

Practice Exercises

Now it's time to practice what you've learned. Below, you'll find some exercises to help you reinforce your understanding of introducing yourself in Central Khmer. Take your time and do your best!

Exercise 1: Introduce Yourself

Imagine you are meeting a new Central Khmer-speaking friend. Introduce yourself using the phrases you've learned in this lesson. Don't forget to share your name, age, country of origin, and school/workplace. Write down your self-introduction in Central Khmer.

Example answer: "ខ្ញុំឈ្មោះលីវ (knhom chhmo Lee)។ ខ្ញុំមាន២៣ឆ្នាំ (knhom mean bpii-bei chhniam)។ ខ្ញុំមានសញ្ញាតិនៃប្រទេសកូរ៉េ (knhom mean sannat nih prah-teh-sah Ko-re-a)។ ខ្ញុំមានប្រវត្តិនៃសាកលវិទ្យាល័យ ABC (knhom mean prah-vot nih sarkar vi-tea-lei ABC)។"

Exercise 2: Ask and Answer

Practice asking and answering questions related to personal information. Use the following prompts to have a conversation with a partner or practice by yourself.

Prompt 1: Ask someone's name. Prompt 2: Ask someone's age. Prompt 3: Ask someone's country of origin. Prompt 4: Ask someone's school/workplace.

Example: A: អរគុណបានទេ។ តើអ្នកឈ្មោះអ្វី? (arkun bon te? toel nak chhmo-a-vee?) B: ខ្ញុំឈ្មោះលីវ (knhom chhmo Lee)

Continue the conversation using the other prompts. Take turns playing both roles.

Cultural Insight

In Central Khmer culture, introductions are often accompanied by a slight bow or a nod of the head as a sign of respect. It is customary to use honorifics when addressing someone older or of higher social status. Additionally, the concept of "face" is highly valued in Central Khmer culture. It is important to maintain a polite and respectful demeanor during introductions and conversations.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have completed the lesson "Introducing Yourself" in the course "Complete 0 to A1 Central Khmer Course." In this lesson, you have learned how to introduce yourself, ask someone's name, and exchange basic personal information in Central Khmer. Keep practicing these skills to build your confidence in conversing with native Central Khmer speakers.

Remember to adapt your self-introduction based on the context and level of formality. Pay attention to the cultural insights shared to ensure you navigate introductions appropriately in Central Khmer culture. As you continue your language learning journey, don't hesitate to explore more about Central Khmer customs, traditions, and history to deepen your understanding of the language. Good luck and keep up the great work!

Table of Contents - Central Khmer Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Basic Greetings

• Common Greetings
• Introducing Yourself

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Sentence Structure

• Basic Word Order
• Yes/No Questions

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Numbers and Time

• Counting from 1 to 100
• Telling Time

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Nouns and Pronouns

• Personal Pronouns
• Possessive Pronouns

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Relationship Status

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Verbs and Tenses

• Present Tense
• Past Tense
• Future Tense

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Food and Drink

• Common Foods
• Ordering at a Restaurant

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Central Khmer Customs and Traditions

• Greetings and Polite Behavior
• Festivals and Celebrations

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Asking for Directions

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Describing People and Things
• Describing Actions and States

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Weather and Seasons

• Weather Vocabulary
• Seasons and Months

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Central Khmer Literature and Arts

• Literature and Poetry
• Music and Dance

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Shopping and Money

• Shopping Vocabulary
• Money and Currency

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Prepositions and Conjunctions

• Using Prepositions
• Using Conjunctions

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Hobbies and Leisure Activities

• Common Hobbies
• Discussing Interests

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Central Khmer History and Geography

• Historical Overview
• Geographical Features

Sources

• Central-khmer Vocabulary - Ordering at a Restaurant

Other Lessons

• Seasons and Months
• Telling Time
• Drinks
• Money and Currency
• Health
• Express Surprise
• Education
• Common Foods
• Shopping Vocabulary

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