01_Lesson 1 Part 1 New Vocabulary Flashcards
This deck reinforces key vocabulary for introductions in Thai, focusing on phrases necessary for asking and answering, "What's your name?" Each card enhances understanding and usage of these essential conversational words, ensuring you can engage confidently in basic Thai interactions.
What does it mean?
sà-wàt-dee
Hello & Goodbye
sà-wàt-dee
What does it mean?
kâ, ká
a polite particle used by women
kâ/ká
‘Kâ’sounds ‘falling and short’ with statements, responses, and commands. If ‘ká’ sounds ‘high and short,’ it is used at the end of the questions.
What does it mean?
kráp
a polite particle used by men
kráp
‘Kráp’ is always with a high and short. It’s used by men only, both with statements and questions.
What does it mean?
pŏm
I (used by men)
pŏm
In Thai, pronounces are often omitted in informal conversation, especially ‘I’ and ‘you.’
What does it mean?
chăn
I (used by women)
chăn
In Thai, pronounces are often omitted in informal conversation, especially ‘I’ and ‘you.’
What does it mean?
kun
you
kun
In Thai, pronounces are often omitted in informal conversation, especially ‘I’ and ‘you.’
What does it mean?
kăo
He/She
kăo
What does it mean?
chêu
name; be called
chêu
What does it mean?
à-rai
What?
à-rai
What does it mean?
bpen
to be
bpen
‘Bpen’ is for ‘to be’ to link the subject with a noun/object but is not used with adjectives (feelings or descriptions) as in English.
Subject + Bpen + Noun
What does it mean?
kon
person; people
kon
What does it mean?
kon tai
Thai person
kon tai
Thai Adjectives follow the objects they are describing.
What does it mean?
kon jeen
Chinese person
kon jeen
Thai Adjectives follow the objects they are describing.
What does it mean?
kon ang-grìt
English person
kon ang-grìt
Thai Adjectives follow the objects they are describing.
What does it mean?
châwp
to like
châwp
What does it mean?
tá-lay
sea
tá-lay
What does it mean?
gin
to eat
gin