ดูแลตัวเองด้วยนะ
du-laae dtua-eeng duay na
In Thai, "take care of yourself" is expressed as ดูแลตัวเองด้วยนะ (du-laae dtua-eeng duay na).
This phrase is used as a warm parting expression, similar to saying "take care" or "stay safe" in English to tell someone to stay healthy and safe.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase ดูแลตัวเองด้วยนะ literally means "take care of yourself also" with a softening particle at the end: du-laae (take care of), dtua-eeng (self), duay (also/as well) and na (particle).
How does it change in a sentence?
You can say ดูแลตัวเองด้วย to make the phrase more direct. This is typically used between close friends or by an older person speaking to a younger person.
How do you pronounce it?
du-laae dtua-eeng duay na
Did you know?
- Thai speakers often use food-related concerns as a way to say 'take care'. Asking กินข้าวหรือยัง (Have you eaten yet?) is a common way to subtly express that you care about someone's well-being and health.
- If you are speaking to someone much older, you should replace ตัวเอง (self) with a more respectful term or use their kinship title, such as พี่ (older sibling) or คุณ (you), to avoid sounding overly familiar or disrespectful.
- While the phrase ดูแลตัวเองด้วยนะ is warm, adding the particle นะ is essential for sounding soft and caring. Without it, the phrase can sound like a blunt command or a stern instruction rather than a friendly wish.
Examples in context
- โปรดดูแลสุขภาพของคุณPlease take care of your health.
- ดูแลตัวเองนะTake care of yourself, okay.
- เดินทางปลอดภัยนะ แล้วก็ดูแลตัวเองด้วยนะdern-tang plod-phai na laeo-gor duu-lae tua-eng duay naHave a safe trip and take care of yourself.
- ช่วงนี้งานเยอะ อย่าลืมดูแลตัวเองด้วยนะchuang-nee ngan yuer ya-luem duu-lae tua-eng duay naYou have a lot of work lately, don't forget to take care of yourself.
Example conversation
Chonlasit and Sirin are saying goodbye at a train station.
- ชลสิทธิ์ Cholasitถึงบ้านแล้วบอกผมด้วยนะthueng baan laeo bok phom duay naTell me when you get home.
- สิรินทร์ Sirinได้เลยค่ะ ดูแลตัวเองด้วยนะdai loei kha, duu-lae tua-eng duay naWill do, take care of yourself too.
- ชลสิทธิ์ Cholasitขอบคุณครับ เดินทางปลอดภัยนะkhop khun khrap, dern-tang plod-phai naThank you, have a safe trip.
- สิรินทร์ Sirinขอบคุณค่ะ สวัสดีค่ะkhop khun kha, sa-wat-dee khaThank you, goodbye.
