ได้โปรดและขอบคุณ
dai bprot laae khawp-khun
The phrase "please and thank you" in Thai is ได้โปรดและขอบคุณ (dai bprot laae khawp-khun).
This phrase serves as a polite combination of words used to make a request and express gratitude. In practice, speakers often use specific politeness particles to modify their sentences based on their gender.
How do you pronounce it?
dai bprot laae khawp-khun
Did you know?
- The word 'please' in the form of ได้โปรด (dai bprot) can sound incredibly dramatic or formal, often reserved for written literature, prayers, or begging in movies. Using it in a casual daily setting like a restaurant might make you sound like a character in a soap opera.
- The phrase ขอบคุณ is often accompanied by the 'wai', a gesture where the palms are pressed together and the head is slightly bowed.
- To actually say 'please' when asking for a favor, Thai speakers often use the word ช่วย which literally means 'to help'.
Examples in context
- กรุณาช่วยฉันPlease help me.
- กรุณาพูดช้าๆPlease speak slowly.
- ขอชาได้ไหม?Can I have some tea, please?
- ขอมาช้าหน่อยได้ไหม?Can I come a bit late, please?
- ขอบคุณนะThanks!
Example conversation
A mother is teaching her son about manners.
- กนกวรรณ Kanokwanชลสิทธิ์ ลองพูดว่าได้โปรดและขอบคุณดูสิCholasit long phut wa dai prot lae khop khun du siCholasit, try saying please and thank you.
- ชลสิทธิ์ Cholasitได้โปรดและขอบคุณครับแม่dai prot lae khop khun khrap maePlease and thank you, mother.
- กนกวรรณ Kanokwanเก่งมากจ้ะลูกkeng mak cha lukVery good, my son.
- ชลสิทธิ์ Cholasitผมจะพูดให้ติดเป็นนิสัยครับphom cha phut hai tid pen nisai khrapI will make it a habit to say it.
