โอ๊ย
ói
The English word "ouch" is translated into Thai as โอ๊ย (ói). Wiktionary also lists อุ๊ย (úi) and อุ๊ยตาย (úi-dtaai).
Meaning: expression of one’s own physical pain (intj)
Ways to say it
| Thai | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| โอ๊ย | ói |
| อุ๊ย | úi |
| อุ๊ยตาย | úi-dtaai |
The standard interjection used specifically when experiencing sudden physical pain is โอ๊ย.
Which one should you use?
While โอ๊ย (ói) expresses physical pain, อุ๊ย (úi) is used to express sudden surprise or a minor startled reaction, similar to saying "oops" or "oh!" in English.
How do you pronounce it?
ói
Did you know?
- While English speakers might use 'ouch' casually, using โอ๊ย in a Thai professional setting can be perceived as a regrettable loss of composure.
- While โอ๊ย is for pain, repeating it as โอ๊ยๆ with a falling tone can sometimes sound like a playful or exaggerated complaint rather than genuine agony.
- A very high-pitched อุ๊ย can function as a tool for playful teasing when someone makes a minor mistake.
Examples in context
- โอ๊ย! เจ็บนะoi! jep naOuch! That hurts.
- โอ๊ย! เดินชนโต๊ะoi! doen chon toOuch! I bumped into the table.
- โอ๊ย! ทำไมร้อนอย่างนี้oi! tham-mai ron yang niOuch! Why is it so hot?
Example conversation
Thanakrit accidentally hits his finger with a hammer.
- ธนกฤต Thanakritโอ๊ย! เจ็บมากเลยoi! jep mak loeiOuch! It hurts a lot.
- พิมล Pimonเป็นอะไรมากไหมคะpen a-rai mak mai khaAre you okay?
- ธนกฤต Thanakritแค่เจ็บนิ้วนิดหน่อยครับkhae jep niu nit-noi khrapIt is just a little finger pain.
- พิมล Pimonระวังหน่อยนะคะra-wang noi na khaPlease be careful.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ouch” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
