Time ครั้งแรก kráng-râek
the first time noun
- kráng high
- râek falling
- High: start high and go a little higher, a bit tense; don’t let it fall.
- Falling: start high and drop clearly, like a firm “No!”
Parts: ครั้งkráng time, occasion แรกrâek first
นี่ครั้งแรกnîi kráng-râek (this is the first time) is the answer that makes Thais smile and look after you.
Taught in Unit 19 · Lesson 2: Water fights and first times of the free course.
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There's no single official way to write Thai in English letters. We mark the tone of every syllable; online you'll also find:
- khrang raek
- krung rak
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