How to Say “No” in Thai
In Thai, ‘no’ can be expressed in several ways depending on the context, but the default form is ไม่.
In Thai, ‘no’ can be expressed in several ways depending on the context, but the default form is ไม่.
The name Kevin in Thai is เควิน. เควิน is the masculine given name Kevin used in Thai contexts.
In Thai, the word for sister is พี่สาว. The terms for sister are used to describe a woman or girl having the same parents.
The English phrase “also” is translated into Thai as ด้วย. ด้วย is used to indicate that something else is being added or included in a situation.
In Thai, the phrase for my girlfriend is แฟน. The term แฟน is used to refer to a female partner in a romantic relationship.
The English phrase “bro” can be translated into Thai as พี่ชาย. The term พี่ชาย refers to a male comrade, a friend or someone who shares your ideals.
In Thailand, the usual Thai word for a white man or any white Westerner, is ฝรั่ง, read farang.
The Thai way to say sister-in-law is พี่สะใภ้. This phrase is used specifically to refer to the wife of one’s older brother or older sister.
The English word ‘quick’ can be translated into Thai as เร็ว or ไว. These words are used to describe moving with speed.
A woman says ขอบคุณค่ะ (khɔ̀ɔp-khun khâ) for thank you in Thai. For a warmer “thank you very much” she says ขอบคุณมากค่ะ (khɔ̀ɔp-khun mâak khâ).