What does Sanuk mean in Thai?

Most guide books to Thailand will tell you about the Thai concept of sanuk which often gets translated as meaning 'fun'. But sanuk is more than having fun; it's about striving to achieve satisfaction and pleasure from whatever you do.
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What does sanook mean in Thai?

สนุก /sà-nùk/

verb. To have a good time.
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What does Jai Dee mean in Thai?

Jai Dee (ใจดี) If someone is kind to you and you want to let her/him know, in Thai you can simply say Khun Jai Dee Mak which means you are very kind. The word Jai Dee literally means good heart, but, in general usage, we roughly translate it as kind.
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What language is sanook?

Sanook.com is a Thai-language web portal and news website based in Thailand. It is among the country's most visited websites and one of the longest in operation, having been launched in 1998.
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What does Na Ka in Thai mean?

The meaning of 'Na kha' and the male equivalent 'Na khrap' is to soften a statement and make it sound less abrupt or rude. By itself, 'na' is a particle/modifier that is placed at the end of a sentence or phrase that will impact the way it is perceived by the listener.
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What is Mak Mak in Thai?

very good (said to someone when they do something well) มาก ๆ maakF maakF. very much; very many.
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What is Chan Rak Khun?

"I LOVE YOU" IN THAI LANGUAGE. Male speaker: Pom rak khun ผม รัก คุณ Female speaker: Chan rak khun ฉัน รัก คุณ
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What does Sabai mean in Thai?

sabai. This word is usually translated as “happy”, but its use is often closer to “comfortable”, “relaxed”, or “well.” To Thais, happiness is not a state opposite that of sorrow. Rather, it is more akin to tranquillity.
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What is Khun Suay mak?

Khun suay mak mak. You're cute. Khun na-ruk mak mak. I like your smile.
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How do you say cute in Thai?

The word for “cute” in Thai is น่ารัก (naa rak) and it consists of two parts. The 2nd part: รัก (rak) means “to love.” If, you want to go deep on Thai love phrases, read “How to Say I Love You in Thai.”
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What does Arai Wa mean?

Arai Wa is slang, means “Really?” I hope you don't think the Na in Bang Na is the same word though…
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What is Sabai dee mai?

SABAI DEE MAI? This is a phrase that is used to ask “How are you?” In casual situations, it can be a greeting similar to “What's up?” The response is easy.
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What does Ah Loy mean?

It can be used like 'don't worry about it'. sanook - Another important word. Sanook is an important part of Thai culture. Life should be fun. ahroy (ah-roy) - You will hear this word whenever Thais are eating (remember they often change the 'r' to 'l' so you may hear 'ah-loy').
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What does Aloy mean in Thai?

“Aloy means Delicious in Thai, and it was that...”
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What is narak in Thai?

9) Narak. Often pronounced as nalak, this basically means cute. It's not an obvious word for first time visitors to learn and usually pleasantly surprises Thai people when they hear a foreigner use it in the right context.
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What does Dee Mak mean?

Dee mak – very good, chok dee – Good luck, dee mai – is it good ? And mai dee – it is not good. Now take from that the word mai. Using mai before another word creates a negative, whereas using it after a word creates a question.
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How do you say yes in Thai?

You would use ใช่ /chây/ as “yes” to answer.
  1. ใช่ /chây/ sounds more like “That is right!”. So you would use it only when you want to confirm the statement.
  2. ใช่ /chây/ is mostly used when the question ends with “cháy-may” as a question word.
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What does Soi mean in Thailand?

Soi (Thai: ซอย [sɔ̄ːj]) is the term used in Thailand for a side-street branching off a major street (thanon, Thai: ถนน). An alley is called a trok (Thai: ตรอก).
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What does Chai Mai mean in Thai?

"Chai mai" used to ask a question that confirms someone's thinking or understanding ,like you think it "yeah maybe it is right "
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What does Jing Jing mean in Thai?

จริงๆ – Jing-jing

It is similar to “Really!” or “Seriously!” or “I'm telling the truth!” and you use it when you really mean something.
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What is Teerak in Thai?

The most common lovey-dovey word foreigners tend to encounter is tîi rák. You might have seen this spelt as “teerak”, and you may have heard it shouted at you by a girl in a miniskirt and high heels as you stumbled towards a taxi at 1 AM. Where you go, tîi rák? This means dear, darling, or love.
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What does Pak Wan mean in Thai?

Literally, "pak wan" means "sweet mouth". "pak" = mouth. "wan" = sweet, sugary. The deep meaning is that someone speaks to flatter.
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How do you say hello in Thai if you are a female?

The standard way to say “hello” or “hi” in Thai is สวัสดี (Sa-Wat-Dee). Thai uses gender-based polite particles. So a male would add a “khrap” at the end and a female would ad “kha.” Sawasdee is a greeting that was put together by humans during the 1930s.
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How do you say basic phrases in Thai?

Greetings and Essentials
  1. Sa Wat Dee (sa-wat–dee) / Hello.
  2. Kawp Koon (kop-koon) / Thank You.
  3. Chai / Mai Chai (chai / my–chai) — Yes / No.
  4. Kor Tot (kor-tot) / Excuse Me.
  5. Mai Khao Jai (my–cow-jai) / I Don't Understand.
  6. Lah Gorn (la-gon) / Goodbye.
  7. Haawng Naam Yuu Thee Nai? (hong-nam-you–tee–nye) / Where Is The Bathroom?
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