ขอให้พระเจ้าคุ้มครอง
kho hai phra chao khum khrong
The phrase "God bless you" in Thai is ขอให้พระเจ้าคุ้มครอง (kho hai phra chao khum khrong).
This phrase is used to respond to someone who has sneezed.
Meaning: said to somebody who has sneezed (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, the phrase means "may God protect (you)". The part ขอให้ (kho hai) functions as "may" or "wish that" to express a blessing or desire.
How does it change in a sentence?
The expression ขอให้ (kho hai) is used to express a wish or a blessing.
How do you pronounce it?
kho hai phra chao khum khrong
Did you know?
- Unlike in many Western cultures, Thai people rarely use a religious blessing after a sneeze because the country is predominantly Buddhist. Most people will simply ignore a sneeze or simply ask if you are feeling well.
- The word พระเจ้า (phra chao) specifically refers to the Abrahamic God and is rarely used by non-Christians or non-Muslims in daily conversation.
- The term คุ้มครอง (khum khrong) is also used for insurance policies and legal protections, not just divine blessings.
Examples in context
- ขอพระเจ้าปกป้องครับMay God protect you.
Example conversation
Teerapat and Nicha are sitting in a classroom.
- ธีรภัทร Theeraphatฮัดชิ้ว!hat-chiu!Achoo!
- ณิชา Nichaขอให้พระเจ้าคุ้มครองค่ะkho hai phra chao khum khrong khaGod bless you.
- ธีรภัทร Theeraphatขอบคุณครับ ณิชาkhop khun khrap NichaThank you, Nicha.
- ณิชา Nichaไม่เป็นไรค่ะmai pen rai khaYou're welcome.
