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Correct in Thai

“Correct” in Thai is ถูกต้องtùuk-dtâwng.

ถูกต้อง tùuk-dtâwng

correct, that's right adjective

  • tùuk low
  • dtâwng falling
  • Low: flat and lower than your normal voice, dropping a little at the end.
  • Falling: start high and drop clearly, like a firm “No!”

It sounds like a quiz host: Correct! In everyday chat ใช่châi is more common.

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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:

  • thuk tong
  • took tong
  • tuk dtong

More describing things in Thai

All describing things
  • ดี dii Good
  • ไม่ดี mâi dii Bad

    bad, not good

  • ดีกว่า dii gwàa Better
  • ดีที่สุด dii tîi-sùt Best

    the best

  • ชอบที่สุด châwp tîi-sùt Favourite

    favourite (literally 'like the most')

  • สุดยอด sùt-yâwt Awesome

    awesome, amazing, the best

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Audio: AI voices, quality-checked for tones