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May (in wishes) in Thai

“May (in wishes)” in Thai is ขอให้kǎw-hâi.

ขอให้ kǎw-hâi

may … (starts a wish or blessing) phrase

  • kǎw rising
  • hâi falling
  • Rising: start low, dip, then rise to the top, like a doubtful “Really?”
  • Falling: start high and drop clearly, like a firm “No!”

Literally 'I ask that…'. Put the wish straight after it: ขอให้โชคดีkǎw-hâi chôok-dii Good luck!

Taught in Unit 19 · Lesson 1: New Year at the temple 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:

  • kho hai
  • khor hai
  • kor hai

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Learn this word in Unit 19, free

Unit 19 · Songkran! · New Year at the temple. Short lessons with audio for every word, speaking practice and spaced review. No sign-up needed.

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Audio: AI voices, quality-checked for tones