Describing thingsCrowded in Thai
“Crowded” in Thai is คนเยอะkon yóe; you'll also hear แน่นnâen (packed).
crowded (literally 'many people') adjective
- kon mid
- yóe high
- High: start high and go a little higher, a bit tense; don’t let it fall.
packed; tight adjective
- nâen falling
- Falling: start high and drop clearly, like a firm “No!”
How to use it
Thais usually just say คนเยอะkon yóe, "many people": the market, the beach at Songkran, a popular café. A BTS train at rush hour is แน่นnâen, packed tight, the same word as a tight lid or a full schedule. The opposite is คนน้อยkon náwy, few people, or เงียบngîap, quiet.
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:
- kon yer
- khon yoe
- khon yuh
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