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Language in Thai

“Language” in Thai is ภาษาpaa-sǎa.

ภาษา paa-sǎa

language noun

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

Often dropped in everyday talk: พูดไทยpûut tai is 'speak Thai'.

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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:

  • phasa
  • pasa
  • pha sa

More work and study in Thai

All work and study
  • ทำงาน tam-ngaan Work

    to work

  • เลิกงาน lôek-ngaan Finish work

    to finish work (for the day)

  • ประชุม bprà-chum Meeting
  • หัวหน้า hǔa-nâa Boss

    boss, manager, head (of a team)

  • เงินเดือน ngoen-duean Salary

    salary (monthly pay)

  • สัมภาษณ์ sǎm-pâat Interview

    to interview

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