สู้ๆ
su su
The English phrase "you can do it" is translated into Thai as สู้ๆ (su su).
สู้ๆ is an expression used to encourage someone to keep trying or to stay strong in a difficult situation. It is commonly used as a standalone exclamation to cheer someone on during a challenge.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is based on the word สู้, which literally means to fight or to struggle.
How does it change in a sentence?
In สู้ๆ, the repetition of the word acts as an intensifier to encourage continuous effort, effectively meaning "keep fighting" or "keep struggling".
How do you pronounce it?
su su
Did you know?
- If you use this phrase with a person of much higher status, such as a boss or a monk, it might sound slightly too casual or even patronizing. In those cases, adding a polite particle like ครับ (khrap) or ค่ะ (kha) at the end is essential to remain respectful.
- In Thai culture, the spirit of สู้ๆ is often accompanied by a 'fighting' gesture, such as clenching a fist and shaking it slightly to signal determination.
- The word สู้ is also used in the context of 'fighting' a price in a market, meaning to be willing to pay a high price to win an item.
Examples in context
- คุณทำได้ครับYou can do it, sir/ma'am.
- สู้ๆ นะsu su naKeep fighting, okay?
- สู้ๆ นะครับทุกคนsu su na khrap thuk khonKeep it up, everyone.
- สู้ๆ นะ ฉันเป็นกำลังใจให้su su na chan pen kam lang chai haiHang in there, I'm rooting for you.
Example conversation
Sirin is feeling stressed about an upcoming exam.
- สิรินทร์ Sirinฉันกลัวว่าจะทำข้อสอบไม่ได้chan klua wa cha tham kho sop mai daiI'm afraid I won't be able to do the exam.
- ธนกฤต Thanakritสู้ๆ นะสิรินทร์ เธอเก่งอยู่แล้วsu su na sirin thoe keng yu laeoYou can do it, Sirin. You're already smart.
- สิรินทร์ Sirinขอบใจนะธนกฤตkhop chai na thanakritThanks, Thanakrit.
- ธนกฤต Thanakritพยายามเข้าล่ะphaya yam khao laJust keep trying.
