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Narak is a way to say cute in Thai language. You can use this word to describe most
of the things that you think that they are cute � from dresses, animals, persons,
personality and so on.
The word has a wide reach so you don�t have to worry about overusing it. Also,
Narak has no connotation meaning so feel free to say it. Next time when you start
dating Thai lady, you can start with something like Khun Narak Jang meaning you are
so cute!
2. Suay (???)
If you want to compliment someone that she is beautiful, this word will come in
handy. Suay or beautiful is a Thai word used to describe the beauty of a thing or a
person.
This will be the best word option for you to compliment a Thai lady. The word Suay
doesn�t describe the personality of a person � you can say Khun Suay Maak meaning
you are very beautiful or Shud Suay meaning your dress is beautiful.
3. Phorm (???)
This word might be specifically applied to women when it comes to serve as a
compliment word. Phorm or slim is a magic word to praise Thai lady. In some
context, it might not always be a compliment but let say that most of the time, in
normal circumstances such as a reunion of friends and family, this magic word
always does the trick.
You can say Khun Phorm Long meaning you look thinner � it is always a perfect
conversation starter.
5. Chalard (????)
To say someone is clever in Thai, Chalard is the word to go. You can say Khun
Chalard Maak, meaing � you are very clever. Again, this word can be used for both
female and male.
7. Somboonbaeb (??????????)
Somboonbaeb is the Thai word that means perfect. You can use it to compliment
someone that you think that he/she is perfect. It can be used either for
complimenting personality and appearance. For example, Ter Doo Somboonbaeb which
means she looks perfect � this can mean either the speaker refers to her
personality or her look; it depends on the context.
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� �Cor� (please) goes down in tone. The �ra� in �tho-ra-sap� (telephone) goes up in
tone and the �sap� goes down in tone. �Dai� (can) goes up in tone and �mai� goes
down in tone).
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� Use �Chan� with a downwards tone if you are a woman. �Haa� (call) goes down in
tone, �dai� up in tone and �mai� down in tone).
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� �Pai� (g0) sounds more like �by�/�buy�. �Khaao� (eat) sounds more like �cow� and
goes up in tone. �Duai� (together) goes up in tone. and �na� goes up in tone.
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� This is a little more difficult. �Duulae� Take care) sounds more like �dulair�.
�Duai� goes up in tone, as does �na�).
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� �Law� (handsome) has a low tone and is pronounced more like �loor� than �law�.
7. You have beautiful eyes
Dtar khun suu-way mak khrup/ka
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� �Dtar� (eyes) uses the Thai letter �Dtor dow', which is a kind of mix of the
letter �T' and �D'. However, when writing in phonetic form we tend to use �D'
because it sounds closer to an English �D'. Therefore you may also see �Dtar�
written as �dar/daa�.
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� �Yim� (smile) goes upwards in tone, �suu-way� (beautiful) has a rising tone).
9. I miss you
Khit thueng khun khrup/ka
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� �Duu� (look) has a mid tone. �Seksee� sounds just like �sexy� but with the
syllables sustained longer and a rising tone on the last syllable.
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Note: If you're a woman, always use �chan'. If you're a man, always use �phom'.