What is mai pen rai in Thai?

"Mai pen rai", which can be translated as "never mind" or 'It is nothing' is a very common expression in Thai, the language of Thailand.

What is Mai in Thai?

ไม่ (mai) means “no” or “not” and is a falling tone. ไหม (mai) is a question word that is used at the end of a sentence to turn a statement in to a yes or no question. It has a rising tone in formal written Thai but when used in everyday speech it is usually spoken with a high tone – มั้ย (mai).

What does Pen Arai mean?

pen arai ya. [example sentence, colloquial] definition. "What's going on?"

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.

Why do Thai say ka?

In the Thai Royal Institute Dictionary, the words “ka” and “krub” are both defined as “an ending word to suggest the politeness of the message.” In my own translation, they are filler words that don't mean anything.

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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.

How do you say sorry in Thai?

If you want to say sorry in the Thai Language, the most common way is saying ขอโทษ (kŏr tôht). You can use kŏr tôht to mean “excuse me”, “sorry”, “apologies”.

What does Jup Jup mean in Thai?

joop joop. 8 yrs Report. Larry Wolfe. I learned it as joob joob-if it's that it means, "kiss kiss"

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

What is JA in Thai?

The word จ๊ะ /já/ is a particle having the same function as 'ครับ /kráp/' and 'คะ /ká/' but can be used by both men and women (although women and ladyboys seem to use it more than men). You will hear this particle used a lot in common Thai speech. The particle is used to soften a sentence and to make more polite.

What does KHOP Khun mean?

The Thai word for thank you is khop khun. It is perhaps the most important Thai word to learn. Thais are polite and khop khun is a response that is always appreciated.

What does Sabai Dee Mai mean?

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.

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. Sitting by the seaside with the wind blowing your hair is sabai.

What is Mai AOW?

11. Mai aow (khap/ka) – “I don't want it”

Can you kiss in Thailand?

Do Not Hug and Kiss in Public (Couple) Thailand is a conservative country, so hugging and kissing in public places is considered impolite in Thai society. Though nowadays it's more acceptable, still some old people take it seriously.

What is Suay mak?

You're very pretty. Khun suay mak mak. You're cute.

What is tee rak in Thai?

Darling: Tee rak (ที่รัก)

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.

What does P mean in Thai?

Phee or P' placed before a male or female forename means "older sibling", as in: Phee Yai = older.

What is a farang person?

Farang (Persian: فرنگ) is a Persian (and Southeast Asian) word that originally referred to the Franks (the major Germanic tribe) and later came to refer to White Europeans in general. The word "Farang" is a cognate and originates from Old French: "franc".

How do you address yourself in Thai?

First, you use the word for 'I'. This is dependent on your gender, so males would say 'pom' (ผม) while females would say 'chan' (ฉัน). Then, the word for name is 'cheu' (ชื่อ) and that's it. Just add your name to the end and then, depending on who you are talking to, the polite word after that.

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.

What does Ah Loy mean?

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'). Good food is very important to Thai people and whenever they eat they will discuss whether the food is ah-roy or not (we will come to negatives in our next lesson).

What is sanook in Thai?

An important thing in everyday life is "Sanook”, a word with deep cultural value in Thailand. It is a word meaning 'fun' but to just translate “Sanook” into 'fun' doesn't do “Sanook” justice. Thai people love to have fun together but the Thai word “Sanook” is freighted with more meaning, more reverence than just 'fun'.

What does Aloy mean in Thai?

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