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It depends in Thai

“It depends” in Thai is แล้วแต่láew-dtàe.

แล้วแต่ láew-dtàe

it depends (on); up to (you) phrase

  • láew high
  • dtàe low
  • High: start high and go a little higher, a bit tense; don’t let it fall.
  • Low: flat and lower than your normal voice, dropping a little at the end.

Thais say it a lot to stay easygoing and let others choose: แล้วแต่คุณláew-dtàe kun (up to you), แล้วแต่คนláew-dtàe kon (it depends on the person).

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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:

  • laew tae
  • leaw tae

More everyday expressions in Thai

All everyday expressions
  • สวัสดี sà-wàt-dii Hello
  • ยินดีต้อนรับ yin-dii dtâwn-ráp Welcome
  • ขอบคุณ kàwp-kun Thank you
  • ขอโทษ kǎw-tôot Sorry
  • ไม่เป็นไร mâi bpen rai Never mind

    it's okay

  • ใช่ châi Yes

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