We have learned so many Thai lessons and you want to use it in real life with a native. However sometimes some Thai people speak too fast and you don’t quite sure what they are saying. Let’s practice these few phrases so you can continue your conversation with them smoothly.
- I am sorry, I don’t understand.
ขอโทษครับ ผมไม่เข้าใจครับ
kăw-tôot kráp , pŏm mâi kâo-jai
ขอโทษค่ะ ชั้นไม่เข้าใจค่ะ
kăw-tôot kâ , pŏm mâi kâo-jai kâ
2. I can speak Thai a little bit.
ผมพูดภาษาไทยได้นิดหน่อย
pŏm pûud paa-săa tai dâai nít-nòi
ชั้นพูดภาษาไทยได้นิดหน่อย
pŏm pûud paa-săa tai dâai nít-nòi
3. Can you speak slowly please?
ช่วยพูดช้าๆหน่อยได้มั้ยครับ/คะ
chûai pûut cháa-cháa nòi dâai-mâi kráp/ká?
4. Can you say again please?
ช่วยพูดอีกครั้งได้มั้ยครับ/คะ
chûai pûut ìik-kráng nòi dâai-mâi kráp/ká
5. What does it mean?
แปลว่าอะไรครับ/คะ
bplae-wâa à-rai kráp/ká?
We hope you find these phrases useful. Next time you want to start a conversation in Thai go for it! If you don’t understand you know what to say next. 🙂
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“pûut cháa-cháa nòi si” does exist also?
Yes it does. “สิ sì” is a particle used when you make a command, it makes you sound less friendly and more direct.