Thai · Greetings & Phrases

ลาก่อน

la kon

Goodbye

Beginnerinterjection

Definition

A farewell for longer partings; for casual goodbyes Thais often say sawatdi.

Example

ลาก่อน แล้วเจอกันใหม่

Goodbye, see you again.

Etymology

The term 'ลาก่อน' (la kon) is derived from the verb 'ลา' (la), meaning 'to leave,' and 'ก่อน' (kon), meaning 'before.' This expression emphasizes the act of parting.

How & Where It’s Used

Commonly used in informal and formal settings, 'ลาก่อน' serves as a farewell. It is mostly spoken and can also be written in casual texts.

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