Some useful Thai words

[shiraz]

Hi

I'm coming to pattaya on first days of 2009 and this is my firs time coming to thailand, how cam I learn some useful words on thai language?

[MickyBangBang]

Hi I bought this book not so long ago and it's good. It's more of a introduction to the language rather than a book with useful phrases.

And there's a dictionary at the back.

Edited December 8, 2008 by moc1978

[shiraz]

thank you moc1978, I,m not o India or Thailand yet, and I think can't found this book.

If there is a way to learn just some simple worlds please help me.

[Dr.Winston]

thank you moc1978, I,m not o India or Thailand yet, and I think can't found this book.

If there is a way to learn just some simple worlds please help me.

 

Try this website. Just type in any words you want the translation for http://www.thai-language.com/dict/ There's also the "Learning Thai" section of the board near the bootom of the page.

[shiraz]

Thank you so much.

[naa_maa]

If you just want to memorize some phrases, I think this will do:

 

http://learn-thai-podcast.com/thai-language-lessons/

 

For learning the basics of the language, I think Pimsleur Thai is a great starting point, coupled with "Thai for beginners".

[fun]

nice site for to learn the basic language

 

http://www.thai-language.com/lessons/

[PartyHardy]

If you just want to memorize some phrases, I think this will do:

 

http://learn-thai-podcast.com/thai-language-lessons/

 

For learning the basics of the language, I think Pimsleur Thai is a great starting point, coupled with "Thai for beginners".

 

this. x2

 

and you should try out the "benjawan poomsam becker" Thai for Beginners.

 

with the pimsleur thai, did you get the handbook/pdf for it? mine seems to be missing

[naa_maa]

with the pimsleur thai, did you get the handbook/pdf for it? mine seems to be missing

 

I don't have the handbook too... I got the mp3s of the Pimsleur CDs from a friend that got them from a friend, etc etc...

 

However, it's kind of easy to find out the spelling/definitions of the different words, I used to look up thai-language.com.

[Bakseeda]

Agree with MOC1978. The Teach Yourself Thai by David Smyth book is excellent. Covers off the grammar really well and gives you some good insight into the language. Highly reccomended if you want to really learn the language.

 

You can go to various websites where you can learn the odd word and phrase but really learning the key elements of the language will serve you better short term and long term. If you want to quickly learn some useful everyday Thai words and phrases that will get you along I would recommend the Speak Thai volume 1 book and dvd that's aimed at begginers. It really covers off all the basic words and phrases you're going to need. It has a whole chapter on greetings and goodbyes, and full chapters on eating, drinking, and initial conversation when first meeting people, that contains some really useful words and phrases, most of which you're going be hearing and want to use. It also covers off key grammar and question words really well. I personally think it's a pretty accessible introduction to the language, and with the DVD you'll get to learn proper pronuniciation from day one, a real plus. Worth checking out at www.learnspeakthai.com where you can see a preview of the book and dvd content. It's quite a good read too, so really isn't a heavy slog to learn from it.

 

The other good options for you might be to consider buying a basic phrasebook. The James Higbie Let's Speak Thai is really good if you want to go that route. Comes with a short cd pronunciation guide which is better than none at all. The Lonely Planet and Rough Guide phrasebooks are also really quite good too and are a very convenient size to carry too.

Edited August 25, 2010 by Bakseeda

[BigBadGeordie]

Best phrase ever......... Mai mee Satang.... Kaban lao or Satang Mut Lao But that one is only for the morning

[kopite]

There was some sort of 'bar guide' for Thailand, made by an ex pat I think. Can't remember what it was called but it got some good reviews, wasn't your normal language guide from what I read. I think there is a thread over on the Phuket info forum. Shame there isn't an online version otherwise I would have gotten it. I got a few here I have been trying to memorize.

 

Greetings and some other simple phrases

Hello = Sawasdee krub

Good morning! - a-roon-sa-was

Good evening - sa-yan-sa-was

How are you? = Sabai dee mai

I'm fine. = Sabai dee

I'm not feeling well. = Phom mai sabai

Thank you = Kob kun

Sorry - ko-thod-ka

My name is.... = pohm cheu...

What's your name? = Kun cheu arai

Nice to meet you. = Yin dee tee dai rue juk

Yes = Chai

No = Mai chai

Good luck = Chok dee

Pardon me - Kaw tot krab

I don't understand - mai khao jai

Can I take a picture = thaai ruup dai mai

Please make the food not spicy = khaaw mai phet

 

Where are you from? - kun-ma-jak-tee-nai

I'm from England - phom-ma-jak-England

I will be right back! - leaw phom-ja-klab-ma-mai

Good night and sweet dreams! - ra-tee-sa-was

I need to practice my Thai - phom-yak-fik-pa-sa-thai

 

 

Shopping

How much is this? = Nee tow rai

It's a bit too expensive. = Pang pai noy

Can you lower the price? = Lod raka dai mai krub?

I really like it. = Chob maak

 

Expressing Your Feelings

 

I'm having fun. = Sanook mak

I'm full. = phom im

Did you have a good time - sa nook mai krab

I want to go to...= phom yak pai...

I've got a stomachache. = phom puad tong

I like Thai people. = Phom chob kon thai

I don't want to go back home. = Pohm mai yak klub baan

Cute - Narak (nalak)

I missed you so much! - phom-kid-thung-kun-mak

 

 

Flirting

You are very beautiful. = Kun suay mak

I really like you. = Phom chob kun jing jing

Do you want to go out with me? = Phom yak pai tiaw kub chan mai

I enjoy talking to you. = Phom chob kui kub kun

I love you! = Phom rak kun krab

Hope to meet you again = ja phohp khon eek

 

 

Emergency

Where is the restroom? = Hong nam yu nai

I must go to a hospital! = Chan tong pai rong payaban

I'm lost. = Chan long taang

Can anyone here speak English? = Mee krai pood pasa angkrit dai mai

I need to go to...= Chan tong pai....

[dayo202]

The only two words you all need to know in Thai is 'BOOM BOOM' ???????????????