สวัสดีเมืองไทย
sawatdi mueang thai
สวัสดีเมืองไทย (sawatdi mueang thai) is the Thai way to say hello Thailand.
สวัสดีเมืองไทย is a welcoming greeting addressed to the country of Thailand. This phrase is most commonly used as a title for programs, songs or welcoming messages directed at the nation rather than a casual greeting to people living there.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of sawatdi (hello), mueang (city/country/land) and thai (Thai/Thailand).
How do you pronounce it?
sawatdi mueang thai
When do people say it?
The Wai is a gesture where you place your hands together in a prayer-like position to show respect when greeting someone. If you wish to ask someone how they are as a form of greeting, you can use Sabaai Dee Mai?
Did you know?
- In the context of mueang thai, the word thai means 'free', which transforms the greeting into a welcoming of the 'land of the free'.
- While the phrase sawatdi mueang thai is often a title, the word sawatdi is used in Thai to both say 'hello' and 'goodbye'.
- In Thai culture, the height of the hands during the 'Wai' gesture changes depending on who is being greeted, but when addressing the nation or royalty, the hands are held higher, often touching the nose.
Examples in context
- สวัสดีเมืองไทย นะครับsawatdee mueang thai na khrapHello, Thailand.
- อยากตะโกนว่า สวัสดีเมืองไทยyak takon wa sawatdee mueang thaiI want to shout, hello Thailand.
- สวัสดีเมืองไทย ฉันกลับมาแล้วsawatdee mueang thai chan klap ma laeoHello Thailand, I am back.
Example conversation
Chonsit has just landed and is filming a video for his social media.
- ชลสิทธิ์ Cholasitสวัสดีเมืองไทย!sawatdee mueang thai!Hello Thailand!
- ณิชา Nichaยินดีต้อนรับกลับบ้านนะคะyindee ton rap klap ban na khaWelcome home.
- ชลสิทธิ์ Cholasitขอบคุณครับ ผมคิดถึงที่นี่มากkhop khun khrap phom khit thueng thi ni makThank you, I missed this place a lot.
- ณิชา Nichaเที่ยวให้สนุกนะคะthiao hai sanuk na khaHave a fun trip.
