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Don’t point or show the bottom of your feet to anyone.

Never touch someone’s head, as it’s considered extremely disrespectful.

Always hand over money with your right hand, and put your left hand on your elbow to show respect.

Photo credit: Will Hatton, Etiquette Tips Take it or leave it: Chin you ma you chin nayġ0= Tseh Bargaining for art in Bagan. When you’re shopping/haggling for a fair price, it’s helps to know the following phrases and numbers:Ĭan you reduce the price?: Nae nae htat shot pay par oo Younger sister: Nyi Ma Lay Burmese Phrases for Shopping/Haggling It’s polite to address a person based on their seniority and age in Myanmar. In Burmese?: Bama lo … go balo pyaw leh?īill/cheque: Sin meh How to Address Others May I take a photograph?: Da poun yai lo ya mala? Where is the bathroom?: Ein tha be ma shi tha le?

Photo credit: Will Hatton, General Burmese Terms & Phrasesĭo you speak English?: Inglei saga go pyaw tat de la? I’m well: Neh kaun ba deh Greeting the locals in Myanmar.

What’s your name?: Nah meh be lou kor d’le? My Name is _: (Male) Ja nor na meh _ ba/ (Female) Ja ma nau na meh _ ba Master these Burmese phrases to impress the locals you meet, and help you naviate the country, bargain for a good price, and build a good rapport with the locals. Ethic groups like the Shan, Karen, Kachin, Mon, and Chin people have their own indigenous dialect. Shares Facebook Twitter Photo © Will Hattonīurmese is the official, and most common, language spoken by two-thirds of the population in Myanmar. Please note that not all content is translated or available to residents of all countries. By telling us your country of residence we are able to provide you with the most relevant travel insurance information.

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