Useful Thai Language
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| Politness particles, frequently used, are appended to the sentence (Sa-wut-dee kha), particularly when asking or answering questions. They soften the words spoken and encourage a harmonious
feeling in the mind of Thais. |
| The particle if you are woman |
... kha! |
| The particle if you are man |
... krup! |
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Basic greetings and phrases
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| Hello! / Good morning! |
Sa-wut-dee! |
| Thank you! |
Korb khun! |
| Nerver mind! |
My bpen ry! |
| How are you? |
Sa-by dee my? |
| Fine, thanks! |
Sa-by dee! |
| I can't speak thai! |
Shan pood Thai my dy! |
| Do you understand? |
Khun kou jai my? |
| Where are you going? |
Khun ja bpy ny? |
| Where is the toilet? |
Hong narm yoo tea ny? |
| That's too expensive! |
Nee paeng bpy! |
| How much is it? |
Tou ry? (ou like mouse) |
| I am hungry! |
Shan he-oo! |
| May I have the menu please? |
Shan kor menoo. |
| The bill, please. |
Geb ngoen doo-i. |
| Good bye! |
Lar gorn! |
| See you again! |
Laeow pob gun my! |
| I'm pleased to meet you! |
Dee jy tea dy pob khun! |
| Happy New Year. |
Sa-wut-dee pee my. |
| Happy Birthday. |
Sook-sun wun-gerd. |
| Good luck! |
Shoke dee! |
| Sorry, Excuse me! |
Kor tot! |
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Interrogatives
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| What? |
A-ry? |
| When? |
Muea ry? |
| Where? |
Tea ny? |
| Why? |
Tum my? |
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