21_Lesson 16_ Part 1 New Vocabulary Flashcards
This set will help you understand and confidently use the word ‘kəi’ to talk about past experiences. You’ll also learn to use ‘nâa jà’ and ‘lawng doo’ for polite suggestions. Through these flashcards, you’ll practice making small talk by sharing experiences, giving suggestions, and asking about past activities using essential Thai structures.
What does it mean?
hĕn
to see
hĕn
What does it mean?
fang
to listen
fang
What does it mean?
dam-náam
to dive
dam-náam
What does it mean?
hì-má
snow
hì-má
What does it mean?
wát
temple
wát
What does it mean?
má-laeng
insect; bug
má-laeng
What does it mean?
playng
song
playng
What does it mean?
kəi
have ever; used to
kəi
‘Have you ever,’ ‘I’ve never,’ and ‘I have (done something)’ are formed with ‘kəi.’
‘Kəi’ also means ‘used to,’ referring to something you once did habitually but don’t do anymore.
Struture: Subject + Kəi + Verb
What does it mean?
mâi kəi
have never
mâi kəi
‘Have you ever,’ ‘I’ve never,’ and ‘I have (done something)’ are formed with ‘kəi.’
‘Kəi’ also means ‘used to,’ referring to something you once did habitually but don’t do anymore.
Struture: Subject + Mâi kəi + Verb
What does it mean?
kəi măi?
Have you ever?
kəi măi?
‘Have you ever,’ ‘I’ve never,’ and ‘I have (done something)’ are formed with ‘kəi.’
‘Kəi’ also means ‘used to,’ referring to something you once did habitually but don’t do anymore.
Struture: Subject + Verb + Mái?
What does it mean?
man
it
man
Unlike the word ‘it’ in English, ‘man’ is not used as frequently in Thai. While ‘man’ can refer to animals or inanimate objects, Thai people often omit the subject when it’s understood from context.
What does it mean?
sà-nùk
be fun; enjoyable
sà-nùk
What does it mean?
kít wâa
to think that …
kít wâa
What does it mean?
dtà-lòk
be funny; amusing
dtà-lòk
What does it mean?
bplàek
be strange; weird
bplàek
What does it mean?
nâa jà
should; had better
nâa jà
Jà is optional but usually includes future actions or hypothetical meanings with ‘should have,’ as in the third sentence. It is the least strong form of suggestion. Other translations are ‘ought to,’ had better,’ and ‘supposed to.’
**Structure: Subject + Nâa jà + Verb **
What does it mean?
lawng…doo
to try (and decide later)
lawng…doo
**Lawng…doo **is commonly used to suggest trying something out or giving something a go. The structure combines the verb ‘lawng’ (which means ‘to try’) with ‘doo’ (which means ‘to look’ or ‘to give it a look’).
Structure: Lawng + Verb + Doo
How do you say it in Thai?
to see
to see
hĕn
How do you say it in Thai?
to listen
to listen
fang
How do you say it in Thai?
to dive
to dive
dam-náam
How do you say it in Thai?
snow
snow
hì-má
How do you say it in Thai?
temple
temple
wát
How do you say it in Thai?
insect; bug
insect; bug
má-laeng
How do you say it in Thai?
song
song
playng
How do you say it in Thai?
have never
have never
mâi kəi
How do you say it in Thai?
Have you ever?
Have you ever?
kəi măi?
How do you say it in Thai?
it
it
man
Unlike the word ‘it’ in English, ‘man’ is not used as frequently in Thai. While ‘man’ can refer to animals or inanimate objects, Thai people often omit the subject when it’s understood from context.
How do you say it in Thai?
be fun; enjoyable
be fun; enjoyable
sà-nùk
How do you say it in Thai?
to think that …
to think that …
kít wâa
How do you say it in Thai?
be funny; amusing
be funny; amusing
dtà-lòk
How do you say it in Thai?
be strange; weird
be strange; weird
bplàek
How do you say it in Thai?
should; had better
should; had better
nâa jà
Jà is optional but usually includes future actions or hypothetical meanings with ‘should have,’ as in the third sentence. It is the least strong form of suggestion. Other translations are ‘ought to,’ had better,’ and ‘supposed to.’
**Structure: Subject + Nâa jà + Verb **
How do you say it in Thai?
have ever; used to
have ever; used to
kəi
What does it mean?
to try (and decide later)
to try (and decide later)
lawng…doo
**Lawng…doo **is commonly used to suggest trying something out or giving something a go. The structure combines the verb ‘lawng’ (which means ‘to try’) with ‘doo’ (which means ‘to look’ or ‘to give it a look’).
Structure: Lawng + Verb + Doo
