เด็กดี
dek di
The English phrase "good girl" is translated into Thai as เด็กดี (dek di).
The phrase เด็กดี is used to praise a child for being obedient or well-behaved. It is primarily used by adults when speaking to children.
How does it change in a sentence?
While translated as "good girl" in this context, the term เด็กดี is actually gender-neutral and can be used for both boys and girls.
How do you pronounce it?
dek di
Did you know?
- Adults may use เด็กดี sarcastically to describe a peer or partner who is being overly obedient or acting like a child.
- In Thai culture, the concept of being a เด็กดี ('good child') is closely tied to the virtue of กตัญญู ('gratitude'), specifically showing respect and care for one's parents.
- The word เด็ก ('dek') can be used as a slang term for 'junior' or 'protégé' in professional settings, meaning a เด็กดี in a workplace might be a favorite subordinate.
Examples in context
- เป็นเด็กดีนะpen dek di naBe a good girl.
- หนูเป็นเด็กดีมากnu pen dek di makYou are such a good girl.
- เด็กดีของแม่dek di khong maeMommy's good girl.
Example conversation
A father is praising his daughter for eating all her vegetables.
- ธนกฤต Thanakritกินผักหมดเลยเหรอ เป็นเด็กดีมากkin phak mot loei ro pen dek di makYou ate all your vegetables? Such a good girl.
- สิรินทร์ Sirinค่ะ พ่อkha phoYes, daddy.
- ธนกฤต Thanakritเก่งมากครับkeng mak khrapVery good.
- สิรินทร์ Sirinหนูอยากกินขนมด้วยnu yak kin khanom duaiI want some dessert too.
