Behind in Thai

“Behind” in Thai is ข้างหลังkâang-lǎng.

ข้างหลัง kâang-lǎng

behind; at the back preposition

  • kâang falling
  • lǎng rising
  • Falling: start high and drop clearly, like a firm “No!”
  • Rising: start low, dip, then rise to the top, like a doubtful “Really?”
Parts: ข้างkâang side หลังlǎng back

Other spellings you'll see

There's no single official way to write Thai in English letters. We mark the tone of every syllable; online you'll also find:

  • khang lang
  • kang lang

More small words in Thai

All small words
  • ผม pǒm I

    I, me (male speaker)

  • คุณ kun You
  • เขา kǎo He, she
  • เรา rao We

    we, us

  • พวกเขา pûak-kǎo They

    they, them

  • ทุกคน túk kon Everyone

    everyone, everybody

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