โอ้
o
The Thai expression for "oh" is โอ้.
โอ้ is an interjection used to express surprise. For expressing stronger astonishment or admiration, Thai speakers often use the related expression โอ้โห (oh hoh).
Meaning: expression of surprise (intj)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is o.
Did you know?
- Thai has a separate word for the 'oh' used when remembering something, อ้อ (oh/ah), which sounds different and cannot be replaced by โอ้.
- Thai speakers often add a polite particle like ครับ or ค่ะ after an exclamation to avoid sounding blunt or rude to elders.
- In traditional Thai poetry and classical drama, โอ้ is frequently used as a formal lament, similar to the English 'Alas'.
Examples in context
- โอ้, สวยมากเลย!o, suay maak loey!Oh, it is so beautiful!
- โอ้, ฉันลืมไปเลย.o, chan luem pai loey.Oh, I forgot completely.
- โอ้, ตกใจหมดเลย!o, tok jai mod loey!Oh, you scared me!
Example conversation
Nicha and Thanakrit are looking at a large gift box.
- ณิชา Nichaโอ้, กล่องนี้ใหญ่มาก!o, klong nee yai maak!Oh, this box is huge!
- ธนกฤต Thanakritใช่ครับ มันคือของขวัญจากผมเอง.chai krab, man kue khong khwan jak phom eng.Yes, it is a gift from me.
- ณิชา Nichaโอ้, ขอบคุณมากนะคะ.o, khob khun maak na kha.Oh, thank you very much.
- ธนกฤต Thanakritด้วยความยินดีครับ.duay khwam yin dee krab.You're welcome.
