Culture and festivals พระ prá
monk; Buddha image noun
- prá high
- High: start high and go a little higher, a bit tense; don’t let it fall.
Women shouldn't touch a monk or hand him things directly: put the food in his bowl.
Taught in Unit 19 · Lesson 1: New Year at the temple of the free course.
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There's no single official way to write Thai in English letters. We mark the tone of every syllable; online you'll also find:
- phra
- prah
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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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