11_Lesson 14_ Part 1 New Vocabulary Flashcards
This set is designed to help you identify and use key vocabulary related to different parts of the day in Thai. You'll learn to construct sentences that describe activities during specific times and understand how to apply the structure ‘dtawn’ to indicate when actions occur.
What does it mean?
cháo
morning
cháo
What does it mean?
tîang
noon; midday
tîang
‘tîang’ can be used for ‘noon’ and ‘midnight.’ If you’re worried about causing any confusion, add ‘wan’ (day) to make it ‘tîang wan,’ meaning ‘noon or midday, and ‘keun’ (night) to make it ‘midnight.’
What does it mean?
bàai
afternoon (1-4 pm)
bàai
What does it mean?
yen
evening; cool
yen
What does it mean?
glaang wan
daytime
glaang wan
What does it mean?
glaang keun
nighttime
glaang keun
What does it mean?
aa-hăan cháo
breakfast
aa-hăan cháo
What does it mean?
aa-hăan tîang
luncheon; lunch
aa-hăan tîang
What does it mean?
aa-hăan yen
dinner
aa-hăan yen
What does it mean?
dtawn
when; during; at
dtawn
The word ‘dtawn’ with time phrases meaning ‘when,’ ‘during,’ or ‘at.’ It is before clock times, days of the week, months, or other words or phrases.
What does it mean?
dtawn glaang-wan
during daytime
dtawn glaang-wan
The word ‘dtawn’ with time phrases meaning ‘when,’ ‘during,’ or ‘at.’ It is before clock times, days of the week, months, or other words or phrases.
What does it mean?
dtawn cháo
in the morning
dtawn cháo
The word ‘dtawn’ with time phrases meaning ‘when,’ ‘during,’ or ‘at.’ It is before clock times, days of the week, months, or other words or phrases.
What does it mean?
dtawn gin-kâao
when I eat
dtawn gin-kâao
The word ‘dtawn’ with time phrases meaning ‘when,’ ‘during,’ or ‘at.’ It is before clock times, days of the week, months, or other words or phrases.
What does it mean?
dtawn nán
that moment (then)
dtawn nán
What does it mean?
cháo née
this morning
cháo née
What does it mean?
yen née
this evening
yen née
What does it mean?
keun née
tonight
keun née
What does it mean?
cháo wan jan
Monday morning
cháo wan jan
What does it mean?
bàai wan jan
Monday afternoon
bàai wan jan
What does it mean?
way-laa
time
way-laa
What does it mean?
mohng
o’clock (6am-6pm)
mohng
Day Time
Telling the specific hours in Thai is different. For example, to tell the time between 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., say ‘mohng.’
What does it mean?
tûm
o’clock (7pm-11pm)
tûm
Between 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., the word ‘tûm’ is used. Also, the hours are counted differently; from seven o’clock in the evening, the counting starts from one.
What does it mean?
dtee
o’clock (1am-5am)
dtee
Although the principal meaning of ‘dtee’ is ‘to strike,’ it also refers to each hour from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m.
It came from a practice in old times when night watchmen would strike a bell on the hour each night to reassure residents of their safety and alert them to the time.
What does it mean?
tîang(wan)
midday; lunchtime
tîang(wan)
‘tîang’ can be used for ‘noon’ and ‘midnight.’ If you’re worried about causing any confusion, add ‘wan’ (day) to make it ‘tîang wan,’ meaning ‘noon or midday, and ‘keun’ (night) to make it ‘midnight.’