อร่อยมาก
aroi mak
In Thai, "very delicious" is อร่อยมาก (aroi mak).
The phrase อร่อยมาก is used to describe both food and drinks that taste extremely good.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the adjective อร่อย (aroi), meaning delicious and the adverb มาก (mak), meaning very.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
An informal way to say very delicious is อร่อยมากจัง.
How does it change in a sentence?
To add emphasis to the degree of deliciousness, you can double the word มาก to form อร่อยมาก ๆ (mak mak), which means "very, very delicious". Additionally, the word มากๆ (maak maak) can be used as an intensifier at the end of a phrase.
How do you pronounce it?
aroi mak
Did you know?
- While อร่อย means delicious, Thai speakers often use the word แซ่บ (saap) to mean 'delicious' in a spicy, intense, or 'sexy' way. It is a slang term common in Isan-influenced cuisine and carries a much more energetic vibe than the standard adjective.
- In Thailand, it is common to say อร่อยมาก to the host even if the food is mediocre to maintain 'greng jai', a social desire to avoid causing discomfort or embarrassment.
- The concept of 'delicious' in Thai culture often involves the 'balance of four' flavors: salty, sweet, sour and spicy. A dish is truly อร่อย when these elements harmonize rather than one dominating.
Examples in context
- อาหารจานนี้อร่อยมากa-han chan ni a-roi makThis dish is very delicious.
- ขนมหวานร้านนี้อร่อยมากkha-nom wan ran ni a-roi makThe desserts at this shop are very delicious.
- แกงเผ็ดรสชาตินี้อร่อยมากkaeng phet rot-chat ni a-roi makThis spicy curry tastes very delicious.
