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Chilli in Thai

“Chilli” in Thai is พริกprík.

พริก prík

chilli noun

  • prík high
  • High: start high and go a little higher, a bit tense; don’t let it fall.

Taught in Unit 5 · Lesson 1: At the food stall of the free course.

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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:

  • phrik
  • prick
  • prig

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  • ข้าวมันไก่ kâao-man-gài Chicken rice

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Unit 5 · Street food · At the food stall. Short lessons with audio for every word, speaking practice and spaced review. No sign-up needed.

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