Small words ใช่ไหม châi mǎi
…right?, isn't it? (checking) question word
- châi falling
- mǎi rising
- Falling: start high and drop clearly, like a firm “No!”
- Rising: start low, dip, then rise to the top, like a doubtful “Really?”
How to use it
ใช่ไหมchâi mǎi, literally "is it right?", goes at the end of a statement when you're fairly sure and want it confirmed, like "…right?" or "isn't it?". Answer yes with ใช่châi and no with ไม่ใช่mâi châi. Most people say and type it ใช่มั้ยchâi mái. When you really don't know, ask with ไหมmǎi or หรือเปล่าrǔue bplàao instead.
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:
- chai my
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