ให้ฉัน
hai chan
The Thai phrase for "give me" is ให้ฉัน (hai chan).
This phrase is used as an expression of preference.
Meaning: expression of preference (verb)
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The form ให้ฉัน is informal. If you are a male speaker, you should use ให้ผม instead to sound more natural and polite.
How do you pronounce it?
hai chan
When do people say it?
In many social situations, instead of using the direct command ให้ฉัน, Thai speakers use the phrase ขอ…หน่อย to sound more polite and less demanding.
Did you know?
- In Thai, the word ให้ (hai) can mean both 'to give' and 'to let/allow'. This means if you say you want someone 'to give' you something, you might accidentally sound like you are asking for 'permission' to do something.
- Using the word ฉัน (chan) to mean 'me' is common in songs and romantic contexts, but using it in a direct command like ให้ฉัน can sound strangely dramatic or poetic in everyday speech.
- If you are speaking to someone older, using ให้ฉัน can be seen as very disrespectful because it ignores the social hierarchy that usually requires more formal pronouns.
Examples in context
- เอามันให้ฉันGive me that.This sentence shows how to use ให้ฉัน when asking for an object.Tatoeba #8673103 by pastelite, translation #2245526 by CK
- เอาโทรศัพท์คุณให้ฉันGive me your phone.This sentence demonstrates using ให้ฉัน when asking for someone's phone.Tatoeba #8714384 by pastelite, translation #1845500 by CK
- คุณยกตัวอย่างให้ฉันได้ไหม?Can you give me an example?This sentence shows how to use ให้ฉัน when asking for an example.Tatoeba #8722698 by pastelite, translation #490674 by darinmex
Example conversation
Two friends are choosing snacks at a store.
- ธีรภัทร Theeraphatคุณเลือกขนมอันไหนดีครับ?khun lueak khanom an nai di khrap?Which snack should you choose?
- สิรินทร์ Sirinเอาถุงสีแดงให้ฉันนะao thung si daeng hai chan naGive me the red bag.
- ธีรภัทร Theeraphatได้ครับ เดี๋ยวผมหยิบให้dai khrap diao phom yip haiSure, I'll grab it for you.
- สิรินทร์ Sirinขอบใจมากนะ ธีรภัทรkhop chai mak na TeerapatThanks a lot, Teerapat.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “give me” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
