ตกลง
dtòk-long/tok̚˨˩.loŋ˧/
In Thai, "okay" as an interjection is expressed as ตกลง (dtòk-long).
ตกลง is used when you are agreeing to a proposal, a deal or a suggestion.
Meaning: OK (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The term ตกลง literally means 'to fall down' or 'to settle/agree'.
How do you pronounce it?
dtòk-long
Did you know?
- While ตกลง means 'agree', the word ตก (dtòk) is also used in Thai to describe failing a test or a class.
- If a Thai speaker repeats the word as ตกลงๆ (dtòk-long dtòk-long), it often indicates they are agreeing quickly just to end the conversation or appease the other person.
- In very informal Thai, a simple ได้ (dâi), meaning 'can', is often used instead of ตกลง to say 'okay' when someone asks for a favor.
Examples in context
- ตกลงตามนั้นtok-long taam nanOkay, let's go with that.
- ถ้าอย่างนั้นก็ตกลงthaa yaang nan kor tok-longIn that case, okay.
- ฉันตกลงจะไปกับคุณchan tok-long ja pai gap khunI agree to go with you.
Example conversation
Two colleagues are deciding on a meeting time.
- ชลสิทธิ์ Cholasitเราเจอกันบ่ายสามโมง ตกลงไหมrao jer gan baai saam mohng, tok-long maiWe meet at three, okay?
- สิรินทร์ Sirinตกลงค่ะ ฉันว่างช่วงนั้นพอดีtok-long kha, chan waang chuang nan por deeOkay, I happen to be free then.
- ชลสิทธิ์ Cholasitงั้นเจอกันที่ห้องประชุมนะngan jer gan thee hong pra-choom naThen see you in the meeting room.
- สิรินทร์ Sirinได้เลยค่ะdai loey khaSure thing.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ตกลง, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
