หลับให้สบายนะ
làp-hâi-sà-baai-ná
The English phrase "rest in peace" can be expressed in Thai as หลับให้สบายนะ (làp-hâi-sà-baai-ná). Wiktionary also lists ไปที่ชอบๆ (bpai-tîi-chɔ̂ɔp-tîi-chɔ̂ɔp) and ไปสู่สรวงสวรรค์ (bpai-sùu-sǔuang-sà-wǎn).
Meaning: blessing or expression of hope (verb)
Ways to say it
| Thai | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| หลับให้สบายนะ | làp-hâi-sà-baai-ná | |
| ไปที่ชอบๆ | bpai-tîi-chɔ̂ɔp-tîi-chɔ̂ɔp | |
| ไปสู่สรวงสวรรค์ | bpai-sùu-sǔuang-sà-wǎn | /paj˧.suː˨˩.sua̯ŋ˩˩˦.sa˨˩.wan˩˩˦/ |
| ไปสู่สุคติ | bpai-sùu-sù-ká-dtì | /paj˧.suː˨˩.su˨˩.kʰa˦˥.tiʔ˨˩/ |
These phrases are used as blessings or expressions of hope for a deceased person.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase หลับให้สบายนะ literally means "sleep comfortably".
Which one should you use?
While หลับให้สบายนะ is used for close friends or family, ไปสู่สุคติ is a formal expression used in more respectful or official contexts. The phrase ไปที่ชอบๆ is a colloquial, somewhat blunt way to say someone has passed away, often used in a less sensitive or more direct manner than the other options. The phrase ไปสู่สรวงสวรรค์ literally means "go to the heavens".
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase หลับให้สบายนะ, the particle นะ at the end is used to soften the tone and make the sentiment sound more gentle and sincere.
How do you pronounce it?
làp-hâi-sà-baai-ná
Did you know?
- While หลับให้สบายนะ means 'sleep comfortably', Thai people often place a small glass of water by a deceased person's head to ensure they are not thirsty in the afterlife.
- The word สุคติ in the phrase ไปสู่สุคติ is derived from Pali, the ancient liturgical language of Theravada Buddhism, rather than native Thai.
- Thai people may use ไปที่ชอบๆ when talking about animals that have passed away, whereas ไปสู่สุคติ is generally reserved for humans.
Examples in context
- หลับให้สบายนะlap hai sa-bai naRest in peace.
- เขาไปสบายแล้ว หลับให้สบายนะkhao pai sa-bai laeo lap hai sa-bai naHe is at peace now, rest in peace.
- ขอให้คุณหลับให้สบายนะkho hai khun lap hai sa-bai naMay you rest in peace.
Example conversation
Nicha and Chonlasit are attending a funeral together.
- ณิชา Nichaฉันเสียใจด้วยนะชลสิทธิ์chan sia chai duai na chon-la-sitI'm so sorry for your loss, Chonlasit.
- ชลสิทธิ์ Cholasitขอบใจนะณิชาkhop chai na ni-chaThank you, Nicha.
- ณิชา Nichaหลับให้สบายนะคุณย่าlap hai sa-bai na khun yaRest in peace, grandmother.
- ชลสิทธิ์ Cholasitท่านคงไปอยู่ในที่ที่ดีแล้วthan khong pai yu nai thi thi di laeoShe is probably in a better place now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “rest in peace” translations and entries ไปสู่สรวงสวรรค์, ไปสู่สุคติ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
