Cambodian Landscape

Cambodian Landscape

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Lucky

“Lucky” is a frequently used word in Cambodia.  When something good happens, even when it’s by a person’s own merit, like getting a promotion because they are a good employee, they say they are lucky.  The main grocery store chain in Cambodia is named “Lucky Supermarket,” and a popular fast food restaurant is “Lucky Burger.”  Lucky is even a common boys’ name.  There’s not a regularly used expression in Khmer for “Have a Nice Day!”  However, sometimes people will say “Good Luck!” or “Have a Lucky Day!” as they are saying goodbye to one another.

--Katy