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Disadvantage in Thai

“Disadvantage” in Thai is ข้อเสียkâw-sǐa.

ข้อเสีย kâw-sǐa

disadvantage, drawback noun

  • kâw falling
  • sǐa 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: ข้อkâw point, item เสียsǐa bad, spoiled (also: broken)

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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:

  • kho sia

More work and study in Thai

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  • ทำงาน tam-ngaan Work

    to work

  • เลิกงาน lôek-ngaan Finish work

    to finish work (for the day)

  • ประชุม bprà-chum Meeting
  • หัวหน้า hǔa-nâa Boss

    boss, manager, head (of a team)

  • เงินเดือน ngoen-duean Salary

    salary (monthly pay)

  • สัมภาษณ์ sǎm-pâat Interview

    to interview

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