ช่างมันเถอะ
chang man thoe
The English phrase "nevermind" is translated into Thai as ช่างมันเถอะ (chang man thoe).
ช่างมันเถอะ is used to dismiss a topic, tell someone to forget about something or indicate that a situation is no longer important. It is a common way to tell someone not to worry about a mistake or a specific circumstance.
What does it mean word for word?
The word ช่าง in this context means to neglect or to leave something alone.
Which one should you use?
The standard form is ช่างมันเถอะ. You may also see the shorter form ช่างมัน, which is achieved by dropping the final particle เถอะ.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
ช่างมันเถอะ is an informal phrase and is best used with friends or people of equal status. The variant ช่างมัน is even more casual and can sound quite blunt.
How do you pronounce it?
chang man thoe
Did you know?
- While ช่างมันเถอะ means 'nevermind', the word ช่าง on its own is the standard Thai word for a skilled craftsman or technician.
- The word มัน in ช่างมัน literally means 'it', but it is also the Thai word for 'pig', though the two are distinguished by tone.
- If you use ช่างมันเถอะ with a superior or an elder, it can be perceived as rude because it suggests the other person's concern is unimportant.
Examples in context
- ช่างมันเถอะ อย่าไปคิดมากเลยchang man thoe ya pai khit mak loeiNevermind, don't think too much about it.
- เรื่องนั้นช่างมันเถอะ ฉันลืมไปแล้วrueang nan chang man thoe chan luem pai laeoNevermind that matter, I already forgot.
- ถ้าไม่สะดวกก็ช่างมันเถอะtha mai sa duak ko chang man thoeIf it is not convenient, nevermind.
Example conversation
A man is apologizing to a woman for being late to a meeting.
- ชลสิทธิ์ Cholasitขอโทษนะที่มาช้ามากkho thot na thi ma cha makI am sorry for being so late.
- ณิชา Nichaช่างมันเถอะ ไม่เป็นไรหรอกchang man thoe mai pen rai rokNevermind, it is okay.
- ชลสิทธิ์ Cholasitคุณณิชาจะโกรธผมไหมkhun Nicha cha krot phom maiAre you angry with me, Nicha?
- ณิชา Nichaไม่หรอก ฉันไม่ได้โกรธคุณmai rok chan mai dai krot khunNo, I am not angry with you.
