Khmer

Particle

ពុំ • ‎(pum)

1. not, non, without

Usage notes

ពុំ ‎(pŭm) usually occurs with the final particle ទេ ‎(té). ពុំ ‎(pŭm) is more respectful than other negative particles and is often used when addressing a superior.

Synonyms

• មិន ‎(mĭn)
• ឥត ‎(ĕtâ)

Etymology 2

Adjective

ពុំ • ‎(pum)

1. (poetic) beloved, dear, favorite
2. (poetic) dearest, darling