แต่งงานกับผมนะ
taeng-ngan kap phom na
To say "marry me" in Thai, use แต่งงานกับผมนะ (taeng-ngan kap phom na).
This phrase is used for a marriage proposal from a man to a woman. While it is a direct way to propose, the inclusion of a softening particle makes it feel more like a gentle request.
Meaning: marriage proposal from a man to a woman (the shortest form) (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase breaks down into แต่งงาน (to marry), กับ (with), ผม (me/I – masculine) and นะ (a particle used to soften a request or seek agreement).
Which one should you use?
The particle นะ at the end of แต่งงานกับผมนะ makes the proposal sound soft and persuasive rather than a blunt command. For a more informal approach, you might hear จะแต่งกันมั้ย, which translates to "Will you marry me?"
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The default form แต่งงานกับผมนะ is a standard way to propose. For a more polite or formal tone, you can add ครับ to the end of the phrase to create แต่งงานกับผมนะครับ.
How does it change in a sentence?
The gender of the speaker is reflected in the pronoun used.
How do you pronounce it?
taeng-ngan kap phom na
Did you know?
- A proposal in Thailand often involves a 'Khan Mak' procession, where the groom brings a parade of gifts and betel nuts to the bride's house.
- The word for 'marry' in แต่งงาน literally translates to 'decorate a wedding' or 'arrange a wedding'.
- In very casual settings, couples might omit the pronoun ผม entirely and simply say แต่งงานกันนะ, implying 'let us marry each other'.
Examples in context
- แต่งงานกับผมนะtaeng-ngan kap phom naMarry me.
- ผมรักคุณ แต่งงานกับผมนะphom rak khun taeng-ngan kap phom naI love you, marry me.
- มาแต่งงานกับผมนะma taeng-ngan kap phom naCome marry me.
Example conversation
A man proposes to his girlfriend at a romantic dinner.
- ชลสิทธิ์ Cholasitณิชา แต่งงานกับผมนะNicha taeng-ngaan gap phom naNicha, marry me.
- ณิชา Nichaตกลงค่ะ ผมรักคุณtok-long kha phom rak khunYes, I do. I love you.
- ชลสิทธิ์ Cholasitผมจะดูแลคุณให้ดีที่สุดphom ja du-lae khun hai dee thee-sutI will take the best care of you.
- ณิชา Nichaขอบคุณมากนะคะkhop-khun maak na khaThank you very much.
