Work and study ไล่ออก lâi àwk
to fire, to dismiss; to throw out verb
- lâi falling
- àwk low
- Falling: start high and drop clearly, like a firm “No!”
- Low: flat and lower than your normal voice, dropping a little at the end.
Parts: ไล่lâi to chase, to drive away ออกàwk out
How to use it
ไล่ออกlâi àwk, "to chase out", is how a boss fires an employee, a school expels a student or a landlord throws out a tenant. Things that happen to you take โดนdoon in front: โดนไล่ออกdoon lâi àwk, to get fired. Leaving by choice is ลาออกlaa-àwk, to resign.
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:
- lai ok
- lai ork
More work and study in Thai
All work and study- ประชุม bprà-chum Meeting
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