Thai pronouns: Calling yourself!

Comparing to English language, the pronoun refering to oneself does not varies much from "I" or "me".  In fact, the majority of people would always refer themselves as "I" throught their lives.  As for Thai language, using different words to call oneself is an easy distiguished of who's native and who's foreigner.

Most foreigner uses "Pom": ผม for male, "Chun" ฉัน for female.

In reality, there are more ways a Thai can call oneself.  There are:

"Lao" เรา male or female
"Goo" กู This word is an originally Thai word used in the ancient times.  If use in public, it is considered rather offensive.  However, you will hear thai students use this word when talking to their close friends.

The most popular one is using thai nickname in refering to oneself.  For example, my nickname is Mae and I want to go to eat lunch.  I would say...

Mae ja pai          gin  a-harn  glang-wun, ka.
Mae is going to   eat  food     lunch.
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Learning different ways to talk will help you talk like a native Thai.

Sawaddee Ka!

Sawadee Ka/Sawadee Krap

So..What's the difference between Sawadee Ka and Sawadee Krap?  If you listen closely, Thai men and women said it slightly different in the end.  Ka and Krap is super formal.  However, its used pretty often in our daily lives to show a sign of respect. 

Ka :  Women mentioned this word at the end of their sentences.

Krap : Men mentioned this word at the end of their sentences.

Ex.  Sabuy dee mai, Ka/Krap? (How are you?)

Sometimes, Ka and Krap are used as a short version of YES.

Ex. 
Question:  Aroi mai ka? (Woman asked if its delicious.)
Answer:  Ka/Krap (Yes. Female/Male)

Watch for the videos on this lesson and the proper pronounciation of the Thai words!

Coming soon!

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