ดี
dii/diː˧/
ดี (dii) is the Thai word for good.
The adjective ดี is used to describe things that are pleasant or enjoyable. It can be used to describe a person's character or the quality of objects and experiences.
Meaning: pleasant, enjoyable (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is dii.
Did you know?
- The word ดี is a homonym that can also mean 'gallbladder' or 'bile' depending on the historical linguistic root being used.
- In Thai culture, saying something is ดี can sometimes be a polite way to avoid giving a negative critique.
- Thai people often add a particle like นะ after ดี to soften the tone and make the claim that something is 'good' sound less blunt.
Examples in context
- มันดีมากIt's very good.This sentence shows how to use ดี with an intensifier to say something is very good.Tatoeba #8669432 by pastelite, translation #37872 by CK
- ฉันรู้สึกดีI feel good.Tatoeba #8743317 by pastelite, translation #757633 by PeterMontgomercy
- สวัสดีตอนเย็นGood evening.Tatoeba #7878465 by pastelite, translation #333156 by Aurix
- เราได้รับของขวัญดีมากWe received a very good gift.
- เพลงใหม่ของศิลปินคนนี้ดีจังThis artist's new song is really good.
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Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a movie they just watched.
- วิทวัส Witthawatหนังเรื่องนี้ดีไหมครับnang rueang ni di mai krapWas this movie good?
- สิรินทร์ Sirinดีมากเลยค่ะdi mak loei kaIt was very good.
- วิทวัส Witthawatผมชอบตอนจบที่สุดphom chop ton chop thi sutI liked the ending the most.
- สิรินทร์ Sirinใช่ค่ะ เป็นเรื่องที่ดีจริงๆchai ka pen rueang thi di ching chingYes, it is really a good story.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ดี, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ดี, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
