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We will see how to use this Thai word เจอ (cəə) as “Meet,” “Find,” & “Encounter” เจอกัน (cəə kan) is one of the first and most common ways to say “See you!” or “See you later!” It’s friendly, casual, and used frequently. Because this phrase is so common, many learners lock the word เจอ (cəə) … Read more

ตั้งใจ (tâŋ-cay) is the word focus in Thai. Let’s explore the different meanings of ตั้งใจ (tâŋ-cay), with examples. Languages are filled with words that carry more than one meaning depending on context, tone, and situation. In Thai, the word ตั้งใจ (tâŋ-cay) is one of them. The term is a compound of two root words: ตั้ง … Read more

น่าจะ (nâa ca) can be used as the word probably in Thai. But it is more useful than that. You’ve probably come across the term น่าจะ (nâa ca) at some point. It may look like a simple two-syllable word, but it’s super important in everyday conversations, and its meaning can change depending on how it’s … Read more

As a Thai language learner, I guess you’ve likely come across the terms เฉย (chə̌əy) and เฉยๆ (chə̌əy-chə̌əy). These seemingly simple words are very versatile and can add significant nuance to your conversations. In my latest podcast episode about การออกกำลังกาย (kaan ʔɔ̀ɔk-kamlaŋ-kaay), you will hear the phrase ‘นั่งเฉยๆ (nâŋ chə̌əy-chə̌əy)’, which means to just sit … Read more

In this month’s article, I’d like to talk about this one specific word that is commonly used and meaningful: นิสัย (nísǎy)– habits in Thai. The word นิสัย (nísǎy) appears in my latest podcast episode called ‘นิสัยการกิน (nísǎy kaan-kin)– Eating Habits‘. Understanding the different meanings of นิสัย (nísǎy) can help you express ideas about personality, behavior, … Read more