Shopping and moneyFree (no charge) in Thai
“Free (no charge)” in Thai is ฟรีfrii; you'll also hear แถมtǎem (thrown in).
free (of charge) adjective
- frii mid
- Mid: level, in your normal speaking voice.
to throw in for free; extra, free gift verb thrown in
- tǎem rising
- Rising: start low, dip, then rise to the top, like a doubtful “Really?”
How to use it
Thai borrowed English free: ฟรีfrii, which many people say with a plain f, fii. For something a seller adds on top, the word is แถมtǎem: แถมให้หน่อยtǎem hâi nàwy, "throw something in for me?", is a cheeky, friendly request at a market.
Free in the sense of not busy is another word: ว่างwâang.
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:
- free
- fri
- thaem
- tam
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