ดูแลตัวเองด้วยนะ
du-lae dtua-eeng duay na
The English phrase 'take care' can be expressed in Thai as ดูแลตัวเองด้วยนะ (du-lae dtua-eeng duay na).
This phrase is used as a parting expression, similar to 'take care' in English, often used when someone is going on a trip or if the speaker is concerned about the listener's well-being.
Meaning: good-bye (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of ดูแล (take care of), ตัวเอง (oneself), ด้วย (also/as well) and นะ (a softening particle).
How does it change in a sentence?
Removing the particle นะ (na) makes the phrase sound more direct and slightly less warm or gentle.
How do you pronounce it?
du-lae dtua-eeng duay na
Did you know?
- The word ตัวเอง (dtua-eeng) literally means 'own body', which reflects how Thai language often conceptualizes the 'self' through the physical body.
- While ดูแลตัวเองด้วยนะ is a warm parting, Thai speakers often accompany such well-wishes with a wai gesture, placing their palms together and bowing slightly to show respect and sincerity.
- While 'take care' in English is often a casual parting, saying ดูแลตัวเองด้วยนะ in Thai can carry a much heavier emotional weight, often used in movies to signal a deep, sentimental bond.
Examples in context
- ไปเที่ยวด้วยกันจ้ะ ดูแลสุขภาพนะคะLet's go on a trip together. Take care of your health.
- กลับบ้านดีๆ และดูแลตัวเองด้วยนะklap ban dee dee lae du lae tua eng duay naGet home safely and take care.
- ดูแลตัวเองด้วยนะ เดี๋ยวจะป่วยเอาdu lae tua eng duay na diao cha puay aoTake care, or you might get sick.
Example conversation
Two friends are saying goodbye at a train station.
- ธีรภัทร Theeraphatเดินทางปลอดภัยนะ กนกวรรณdoen thang plod phai na KanokwanHave a safe trip, Kanokwan.
- กนกวรรณ Kanokwanขอบคุณค่ะ ธีรภัทรkhop khun kha TheerapatThank you, Theerapat.
- ธีรภัทร Theeraphatดูแลตัวเองด้วยนะdu lae tua eng duay naTake care of yourself.
- กนกวรรณ Kanokwanคุณก็เช่นกันนะkhun ko chen kan naYou too.
