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Fun in Thai

“Fun” in Thai is สนุกsà-nùk.

สนุก sà-nùk

fun adjective

sà low
nùk low

Low: flat and lower than your normal voice, dropping a little at the end.

Sanuk is a Thai value: if something isn't fun, why do it?

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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:

sanook

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Culture Sanuk, Sabai, Mai Pen Rai: Thai Values in 3 Phrases Fun, comfort and 'never mind': three phrases that explain the Thai approach to life, what mai pen rai really means, and when it isn't okay.

More describing things in Thai

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ดี dii Good
ไม่ดี mâi dii Bad
bad, not good
ดีกว่า dii gwàa Better
ดีที่สุด dii tîi-sùt Best
the best
ชอบที่สุด châwp tîi-sùt Favourite
favourite (literally 'like the most')
สุดยอด sùt-yâwt Awesome
awesome, amazing, the best

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Unit 3 · I like it! · Likes and opinions. Short lessons with audio for every word, speaking practice and spaced review. No sign-up needed.

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