Cambodian

Our professional linguists include native Cambodian speakers who are experienced in the nuances of the language and the requirements of effective translation and interpreting.

Cambodian Language

Cambodian (also called Khmer) is the official language of Cambodia. 

Cambodian is spoken by the majority of the population of Cambodia.  It is also spoken by more than a million people in southern Vietnam and by approximately 1.3 million people in southeastern Thailand. 

Modern written Cambodian uses a script that originated in South India.  Much of the Cambodian vocabulary borrows from Pali and Sanskrit languages.

Modern Cambodian derives from a language known as Old Khmer, which was used in the ancient Khmer empire.

The lasting influence of Cambodian on other regional languages is evident from the numerous Cambodian loanwords found in Cham, Kuay, Lao, Samre, Stieng, and Thai vocabularies.

Cambodian Translation and Interpreting

ALS provides services in Cambodian translation and interpretation in all media. To obtain a free quote for an upcoming Cambodian project, please click here.