หมดแก้ว
mot kaeo
The English phrase 'bottoms up' can be said in Thai as หมดแก้ว (mot kaeo).
หมดแก้ว is used as a toast or a command to encourage everyone to drink their entire drink in one go.
Meaning: Cheers! (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of หมด (mot), meaning 'to finish/empty' and แก้ว (kaeo), meaning 'glass'.
How do you pronounce it?
mot kaeo
Did you know?
- When drinking with elders, it is a sign of respect to hold your glass slightly lower than theirs during the toast, even if you are saying หมดแก้ว.
- The verb หมด (mot) is used not only for glasses but also to describe a feeling of total exhaustion, as in 'my energy is หมด'.
- In Thai drinking culture, it is common to pour drinks for others rather than themselves, often leading to a cycle of หมดแก้ว to clear the glass for a refill.
Examples in context
- หมดแก้ว!mot kaeo!Bottoms up!
- มา หมดแก้วกันเถอะma mot kaeo kan thoeCome on, let's bottoms up!
Example conversation
Two friends are having drinks at a restaurant.
- ธนกฤต Thanakritมาฉลองกันเถอะ หมดแก้ว!ma chalong kan thoe mot kaew!Let's celebrate. Bottoms up!
- ณิชา Nichaได้เลย หมดแก้ว!dai loei mot kaew!Sure, bottoms up!
- ธนกฤต Thanakritรสชาติเครื่องดื่มนี้ดีมากrot chat khrueang duem ni di makThis drink tastes great.
- ณิชา Nichaเห็นด้วยค่ะhen duai khaI agree.
