Is there a Thai word for I?

ไอ, pronounced ‘I’, is tapsap, meaning it was taken directly from English. In Thailand, it’s used by people who are trying to sound fancy by using English words mixed with Thai. They don’t actually speak English, but they like to pretend they do. In the US, the word ไอ is much more common.

Why do Thai people add P before a name?

It stands for the Thai word พี่, pronounced “pee”, like the letter name, only with falling tone. Not restricted to women’s names. As mentioned, used in the 2nd or 3rd person to refer to people of roughly your same generation but older than you.

What does AO Di mean in Thai?

ao dainoun. A two panelled dress, worn by Vietnamese women as a national costume. Etymology: From the Vietnamese word áo dài. Áo is from a Middle Chinese word meaning “padded coat” (襖). Dài is Vietnamese for “long.”

Is the ‘T’ in ‘K’ enunciated in Thai?

Lastly, the end consonant (the ‘t’ in cat, the ‘k’ in book) in all Thai words is rarely enunciated. Although your lips and tongue form the ‘t,’ ‘p,’ or ‘k’ at the end of the word, you stop short of exhaling any air. It helps to imagine the letter being really tiny at the end of the word.

What are the most basic Thai phrases you can learn?

This is one of the most basic Thai phrases you can learn. It’s the general greeting to say hello and it often replaces good morning and good afternoon, too. As a whole, Thailand is a very polite society. It’s customary to say ‘Thank you’ after buying something or enjoying a good meal.

How do you Say Yes and no in Thai?

For simplicity sake, say chai for ‘yes’ and mai chai for ‘no.’ Although more advanced speakers use different words, Thai vendors will understand your intentions. This is one of those really useful Thai phrases. If a Thai person can’t speak English, they will usually answer mai dai (cannot) or nit noy / nit dee-ao (a little).

Is there a word without a hyphen in Thai?

If there is no hyphen, then it’s a new word. In Thailand, it’s customary to finish a sentence or complete thought with the words ka or krup. These polite participles are used to show respect and politeness and make the sentence ‘sound nicer’ to Thai ears.