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In a moment in Thai

“In a moment” in Thai is เดี๋ยวdǐaw.

เดี๋ยว dǐaw

in a moment; hold on adverb

  • dǐaw rising
  • Rising: start low, dip, then rise to the top, like a doubtful “Really?”

On its own, เดี๋ยวนะdǐaw ná means 'hang on a second'.

Taught in Unit 10 · Lesson 2: Making plans of the free course.

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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:

  • diao
  • deaw
  • dieow

More time in Thai

All time
  • วันนี้ wan-níi Today
  • พรุ่งนี้ prûng-níi Tomorrow
  • เมื่อวาน mûea-waan Yesterday
  • คืนนี้ kuuen-níi Tonight
  • เช้า cháao Morning
  • เที่ยง tîang Noon

    noon, midday

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