What are some common phrases in Thailand?
A few handy phrases:
| Sawatdee (krub/kah) | Hello |
|---|---|
| Sabai dee (krub/kah) | Fine |
| Khob Khun (kup/kaa) | Thank you |
| chai | Yes |
| mai chai | No |
How do you say basic phrases in Thai?
Basic Thai Phrases
- Hello – Sawadee khrup/ka.
- Yes – Chai (khrup/ka)
- No – Mai (khrup/ka)
- Maybe – Aaj ja (khrup/ka)
- Thank you – khop khun (khrup/ka)
- Sorry/excuse me – Khor thoad khrup/ka.
- Where is the restroom– Hong nam yoo tee nai khrup/ka?
- I need a doctor- Phom dong gaan hai mor maa raak sa khrup/ka.
How do I sound like Thai?
How to sound more Thai
- Replace “r” sounds with “l” sounds or drop the “r” sound altogether. Thai people mostly never use the “r” sound.
- Yip instead of yiisip.
- “a” particles like arai-a tamai-a.
- Don’t say “Bangkok”
- Muang thai.
- Perfect tones.
- Don’t use kun.
- Don’t use Pom or Chan.
Is Thai script easy?
Thai might take some time to learn, but it’s not the most difficult language in the world. The main difficulties are the 5 tones and the relatively different vocabulary compared to English. The grammar is extremely simple, however, and while the alphabet seems exotic, it’s phonetic and not too difficult to learn.
What is mai ao in Thai?
Mai ao literally means I (omitted) don’t (mai) want (ao). This way is very polite and will be appreciated by Thai people.
Can Rak Khun?
How to say “I love you” in Thai. The phrase ‘I love you’ when spoken by a male to a female is ‘phom rak khun’. Spoken by a female to a male it is ‘chan rak khun’.
How do you say V in Thai?
i) There is no ‘v’ sound in Thai. iii) There is no ‘th’ sound in Thai (as in ‘the’ or ‘there’). Thai only allows 6 consonant sounds at the end of syllables. They are M, N, NG, K, P or T.
What is J Thai?
เจ jaehM. [Thai pronunciation of the English letter,] ‘J’ เค
What does Di Mak mean in Thai?
very good
very good = di mak.
What is Mai AOW?
One of the Thai expressions and phrases you need to know to say is mai aow, which means “I don’t want it.” This phrase can prove as a lifesaver to exasperated tourists!
How do you say ph in Thai?
Like with Koh Phi Phi, the “ph” doesn’t sound like an “f” but rather a “p”, and so the actual pronunciation is “Poo-ket” or “Poo-get”, not “Foo-ket”.
Is there an L sound in Thai?
This is because the Thai character for ‘l’ is pronounced ‘n’ when at the end of a syllable.
What is Z in Thai?
saehtF. [Thai pronunciation of the English letter,] ‘Z’ [as named in Europe]; zed.
How do you Say Hello in Thai?
Hello | suh-waht-dee This is one of the most basic Thai phrases you can learn. It’s the general greeting to say hello and it often replaces good morning and good afternoon, too.
Which is the best Thai phrase to learn?
Can you go to ____? | bai ____ dai mai This is one of the most useful Thai phrases you can learn. Chances are you’ll need to talk to your taxi, tuk-tuk, or songthaew driver during your trip.
How to tell time in Thai language?
There are two ways to tell time in Thai language. However, the easier way revolves around a 24-hour clock, so as long as you know your numbers 1-24, you’ll be ok. You can point to your wrist or say this phrase if you need to ask what time it is.
How do you Say Yes and no in Thai?
Yes / No | chai / mai chai For simplicity sake, say chai for ‘yes’ and mai chai for ‘no.’ Although more advanced speakers use different words, Thai vendors will understand your intentions.