จริงๆ
jing jing
The English word 'really' can be translated into Thai as จริงๆ (jing jing).
The term จริงๆ is used as an adverb meaning 'actually' or 'really'. จริงๆ is a common way to say 'really' in Thai used in both formal and informal settings.
Meaning: actually (adv)
Which one should you use?
The single form จริง functions as an adjective meaning 'true' or 'real', whereas the reduplicated form จริงๆ functions as an adverb meaning 'really'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The phrase จริงค่ะ is often used in the Central dialect.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is often reduplicated as jing jing to add emphasis or to express a sense of 'truly' or 'genuinely'.
How do you pronounce it?
jing jing
When do people say it?
To express surprise or to confirm whether something is actually true, speakers may use จริงหรอ?
Did you know?
- In Thai, the word จริง is used to create a 'true' version of a name, such as ชื่อจริง for a formal legal name as opposed to a ชื่อเล่น or nickname.
- When expressing extreme surprise, a Thai speaker might stretch the vowel sound in จริง to create a long, drawn-out sound like 'jingggg', which is a non-written way to signal shock.
- To express extreme doubt or sarcasm, a speaker might elongate the vowel in จริงหรอ to sound like จริ๊งหรอ, shifting the tone to a high pitch.
Examples in context
- ผมชอบพวกเขาจริงๆI really like them.This sentence shows how to use จริงๆ to express how much you like someone.Tatoeba #10162153 by Somsak, translation #7759878 by raggione
- มันอธิบายยากจริงๆIt's really difficult to describe.This sentence demonstrates using จริงๆ to emphasize how difficult a description is.Tatoeba #10615148 by Somsak, translation #3442509 by Hybrid
- ผมต้องการเงินจริงๆI really need some money.This sentence illustrates using จริงๆ to express a genuine need for something.Tatoeba #10647685 by Somsak, translation #8553831 by CK
- ร้านนี้แพงจริงค่ะThis shop is really expensive.
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Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a new restaurant.
- ณิชา Nichaร้านนี้อร่อยจริงๆ ใช่ไหมran ni a-roi ching-ching chai maiThis restaurant is actually delicious, right?
- ชลสิทธิ์ Cholasitใช่ครับ อร่อยจริงๆchai khrap a-roi ching-chingYes, it is actually delicious.
- ณิชา Nichaคุณชอบอาหารที่นี่จริงๆ เหรอkhun chop a-han thi ni ching-ching ro?Do you actually like the food here?
- ชลสิทธิ์ Cholasitผมชอบจริงๆ ครับphom chop ching-ching khrapI actually like it.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
