Thai Language and Phrase Book
Sawaddee KhaThe Thai language can be somewhat a trifle difficult for the average westerner to attempt let alone master. This useful phrase book will help you to learn to speak a few words and phrases. It is always appreciated by the locals even if you can only attempt a few words and it will certainly put a new smile on their faces, perhaps even a few giggles as well.Please though, you should not be offended as it will definitely break the ice so to speak. Remember that you are on their turf so it is just polite to be able to exchange a few pleasantries with whoever you should meet as you travel around this vast continent, whether in the cities or the back roads and beyond. Besides it can also be a lot of fun as well. Most Thai's can speak a little English and there are many English and Thai teaching schools all over Thailand where you can try your hand improving your language skills. I shall get to the various schools later should you be spending more than the average time in Thailand.
Thai Language and PhrasesThe more important words and phrases listed below are all you might need to know for a short vacation in Thailand. There is really little need to be even remotely fluent as most of the time you will be understood in English. Just remember to speak in a clear voice and ever so slower. Should you like to try a little Thai however, then please note that words or phrases take the suffix kha should the speaker be female and khrap should the speaker be male. Shall we begin with our first lesson! Sawaddee Kha (you as the female speaking) Hello or Goodbye Sawaddee Khrap ( you as the male speaking) Hello or Goodbye Khawp Khun Kha (you as the female speaking) Thank you Khawp Khun Khrap ( you as the male speaking) Thank you Are you beginning to get the idea of how it works? Just follow the simple male /female speakings terms and after a few mistakes you will in time, master the correct pronunciations. I am still learning the Thai language all the time myself, so don't feel bad. Besides when you make a mistake, Thai's may be a little amused but they will give you 10 out of 10 for trying. It will almost certainly open up a few new doors and avenues. You only need to ask and Thai's will gladly help put things right for you. Have some fun with it and enjoy the pleasantries that go with it. Just remember the Khrap and Kha part and you are half way there...well nearly. You pronounce Kha as in Ka and Khrap as in Krup Okay! lets continue.
Thai Language and PhrasesChai Yes Mai No Sabai dee mai? How are you? Sabai dee I'm fine You nai...? Where is...? Yaak pai... I want to go... Hawng nam Bathroom Taw rai...? How much...? Paeng marg Too expensive Khun cheu arai khrap? What is your name? (Male speaking) Khun cheu arai kha? What is your name? (Female speaking) Leou khwa Turn right Leou sai Turn left Trong pai Straight ahead Yoot tee nee Stop here Wan nee Today Meua wan nee Yesterday Proong nee Tomorrow Rawng ram Hotel Raan ahaan Restaurant Sathanee tamruat Police station Prai-sannee Post Office Rong phaya-bahn Hospital Sanam bin Airport Kreung bin Aeroplane Sathanee rot fai Train station Sathanee rot meh Bus station Taksee Taxi Rot Car Reua Boat Hew nam Thirsty Nam Water Hew kao Hungry Ahaan Food Neua Beef Gai Chicken Moo Pork Plaa Fish Cafe Coffee Cha Tea Khao Rice Pahk Vegetables Kai Egg Pohlamai Fruit
Pronunciation GuidelinesPlease note that you pronounce syllables as if they form English words. a as in ago b as in hen c as in thin e as in pet o as in on ah as in rather ai as in Thai air as in pair ao as in maoism ay as in day er as in enter ew as in few oh as in go oo as in boot oy as in toy g as in give ng as in sing This now concludes our lessons for the day. We shall start afresh tomorrow with a brand new lesson... no I'm just kidding! This is as far as I shall take you because I am not that great a teacher in the Thai language. Besides you probably haven't a clue as to what I have tried to teach you up till now, but I did give it my best shot. The rest I shall leave up to you as you go along. You know what they say... practice makes perfect Good luck to you all and have a fabulous time in Thailand.
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