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sàwàtdii
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a greeting in Thai meaning hi, hello, good morning, good afternoon, etc. It also means good-bye. [sàwàtdii] is sometimes accompanied by a wai, a traditional Thai salute. The wai is performed by placing the palms of both hands together in front of your face and bowing your head. In general, the tradition of the wai is similar to that of the military salute, i.e., juniors salute their superiors, and the superiors return the salute. |
khráp
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a polite particle used by male speakers at the end of statements. Other polite particles are kh́ap, há |
àraj
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what, used as a question word |
khâ
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a polite particle used by female speakers at the end of statements. Other polite particle câ, há |
khá
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a polite particle used by female speakers at the end of questions |
phǒm
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I (for male speakers) |
dìchǎn
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I (for female speakers), rather formal |
khun
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you; it is also used as a prefix before the first name to show politeness |
chŷy
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to be named; name (n.) |
khɔ̌ɔthôot
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excuse me; sorry; I beg your pardon; to apologize |
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phîi
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someone older than you |
nɔ᷄ɔŋ
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someone younger than you |
luŋ
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uncle |
pâa
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aunt |
nûu
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child, children |
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