Story 11: HICCUP Part 1_Vocabulary

Question 1

to carry; hold (with both hands in front)

Answer 1

ôom

Question 2

suddenly

Answer 2

jòo-jòo

จู่ๆ is used to describe something that happens suddenly or unexpectedly. It’s akin to saying “all of a sudden” or “suddenly” in English.

Question 3

to hiccup

Answer 3

sà-èuk

Question 4

to stop; pause

Answer 4

yùt

Question 5

to obey; comply; follow an instruction

Answer 5

tam-dtaam

Question 6

father

Answer 6

pôr

Question 7

younger sister

Answer 7

nóng-săao

Question 8

nose

Answer 8

jà-mòok

Question 9

grandfater (father’s side)

Answer 9

bpòo

Question 10

grandmother (father’s side)

Answer 10

yâa

Question 11

to pull

Answer 11

deung

Question 12

tongue

Answer 12

lín

Question 13

ear

Answer 13

hŏo

Question 14

but then

Answer 14

dtàe gôr

แต่ก็ is used to introduce a contrast or exception, much like the English word “but” or the phrase “but then.” It connects two clauses where the second clause contrasts with the first or provides an unexpected result or condition.

Question 15

ending particle (used in imperative/persuasive sentences)

Answer 15

sì

สิ is used as the imperative and to add emphasis, often between friends or peers, which is less direct and softer than a bare imperative. It’s like adding “please” in English to make a command less direct.

It can also encourage or reassure someone that what they’re saying or thinking is correct or agreed upon. It’s like saying “indeed” or “certainly” in English.

Question 16

by oneself

Answer 16

eng

เอง is used to indicate that someone does something by themselves, without assistance from others. It emphasizes the independence of the action.

Question 17

since

Answer 17

dtâng-dtàe

Question 18

sugar

Answer 18

nám-dtaan

Question 19

to close

Answer 19

bpìt

Question 20

lime; lemon

Answer 20

má-naao

Question 21

to start; begin

Answer 21

rêrm

Question 22

to try; test

Answer 22

long

Question 23

pig; pork

Answer 23

mŏo