ขอให้โชคดี
kho hai chok di
ขอให้โชคดี (kho hai chok di) is the Thai way to say all the best.
This phrase is used to wish someone luck for a specific upcoming event, such as an exam or an interview, rather than as a general greeting.
Meaning: good luck (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of kho hai (may/wish), chok (luck) and di (good).
How does it change in a sentence?
Adding the particle na at the end of ขอให้โชคดี to make ขอให้โชคดีนะ makes the wish sound softer, warmer and more natural in spoken conversation.
How do you pronounce it?
kho hai chok di
Did you know?
- In much of Thai culture, instead of just saying 'good luck', people may wish you 'coolness', using the word yen to imply a life free from the 'heat' of stress and problems.
- While ขอให้โชคดี is a standard wish, Thais often use the English phrase 'fighting' or the Korean 'hwaiting' to encourage someone before a challenge.
- In traditional Thai culture, wishing for 'luck' is often tied to the concept of 'boon' or merit, implying that luck is a reward for previous good deeds.
Examples in context
- ขอให้โชคดีกับการสอบนะkho hai chok di kap kan sop naGood luck with your exam.
- ขอให้โชคดีนะเพื่อนkho hai chok di na phueanGood luck, my friend.
Example conversation
A colleague is leaving for a new job.
- พิมล Pimonพรุ่งนี้จะเริ่มงานใหม่แล้วใช่ไหมphrung ni cha roem ngan mai laeo chai maiYou start your new job tomorrow, right?
- วิทวัส Witthawatใช่ครับ ผมตื่นเต้นมากเลยchai khrap phom tuen ten mak loeiYes, I am very excited.
- พิมล Pimonขอให้โชคดีกับงานใหม่นะkho hai chok di kap ngan mai naGood luck with your new job.
- วิทวัส Witthawatขอบคุณมากครับคุณพิมลkhop khun mak khrap khun PhimonThank you very much, Pimol.
