What does Mai in Thai mean?

ไม่ (mai) means “no” or “not” and is a falling tone. ไหม (mai) is a question word that is used at the end of a sentence to turn a statement in to a yes or no question. It has a rising tone in formal written Thai but when used in everyday speech it is usually spoken with a high tone – มั้ย (mai).

What is mai pen rai in Thai?

“Mai pen rai”, which can be translated as “never mind” or ‘It is nothing’ is a very common expression in Thai, the language of Thailand.

What is Mai Kao Chai?

Mai Khao Jai (my–cow-jai) / I Don’t Understand. Do not get frustrated when you do not understand something (or everything). Instead, just repeat this phrase over and over until someone can (hopefully) translate.

What does a RAI mean in Thai?

A rai (Thai: ไร่, pronounced [râj]) is a unit of area equal to 1,600 square metres (16 ares, 0.16 hectares, 0.3954 acres), and is used in measuring land area for a cadastre or cadastral map.

What does Pen Arai mean?

pen arai ya. [example sentence, colloquial] definition. “What’s going on?” components.

What is Kao in Thai?

Thai is a tonal language that uses long, short, high and low tones to distinguish the meaning of a word. For example, the word ‘kao’ means news, nine, come in, rice and knee and only the difference in tone establishes meaning. Below is an example of basic words and expressions in Thai.

What is the meaning of the name Rai?

rai. Origin:Japanese. Popularity:12171. Meaning:trust; lightning, thunder.

What does Arai Wa mean in Thai?

You’re right! Arai Wa is slang, means “Really?” I hope you don’t think the Na in Bang Na is the same word though…

What does Sawadee Kha meaning?

1 – Sawasdee kha/khap: Hello in Thai Sawasdee or hello in Thai is the most common and useful Thai greeting to learn. You’ll hear a lot of Sawasdee kha/khap in Thailand. Sawasdee can also be used to say good morning, good afternoon, good evening, good day, and even good bye.

How do you say basic phrases in Thai?

Basic Thai Phrases

Hello – Sawadee khrup/ka.
Yes – Chai (khrup/ka)
No – Mai (khrup/ka)
Maybe – Aaj ja (khrup/ka)
Thank you – khop khun (khrup/ka)
Sorry/excuse me – Khor thoad khrup/ka.
Where is the restroom– Hong nam yoo tee nai khrup/ka?
I need a doctor- Phom dong gaan hai mor maa raak sa khrup/ka.

Can men use Chan in Thai?

Men can use chan also, but it’s much less common and is only used very informally. In Thai love songs sung by men, for instance, they always use chan to refer to themselves. This is the normal word for “I / Me” used by men, which can safely be used at pretty much anytime talking to anybody.