Which is the correct way to say thank you in Thai?
Which is the correct way to say thank you in Thai?
These are gender based polite particles and you’ll hear and use them a lot in Thai language. *Note about Spelling: There are a number of different systems to transliterate the Thai language and none of them are very effective. You may see other spellings for “thank you” in Thai such as; kob kun krap/ka.
What’s the correct way to say Nong in Thai?
Phrases like ‘ nong’, ‘ pii’ or ‘ nuu’ may be used depending on the age of the person whose attention they are seeking. These terms are also polite but are very Thai and they can be a minefield of embarrassment if you get them wrong. That’s why I would advise using the all encompassing ‘ khun khap/ka’ as a much safer option.
Are there any polite words to say in Thai?
When first learning Thai, it can seem as if the Thais don’t care for much politeness.
When to say ka or krap in Thai?
The most important ones to know of these are kráp (for men) or kâ (for women), which should be said at the end of almost every sentence in order to be polite.
These are gender based polite particles and you’ll hear and use them a lot in Thai language. *Note about Spelling: There are a number of different systems to transliterate the Thai language and none of them are very effective. You may see other spellings for “thank you” in Thai such as; kob kun krap/ka.
The most important ones to know of these are kráp (for men) or kâ (for women), which should be said at the end of almost every sentence in order to be polite.
When first learning Thai, it can seem as if the Thais don’t care for much politeness.
Do You Say I’m Fine, Thank You?
Don’t say “I’m fine, thank you. And you?” You probably learned “How are you?” and “I’m fine, thank you. And you?” in textbooks before, but native English speakers answer it in a different way. Unfortunately, replying to this question with “I’m fine” can still be found in many English textbooks.
