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Moon in Thai

“Moon” in Thai is พระจันทร์prá-jan; you'll also hear ดวงเดือนduang-duean (poetic).

พระจันทร์ prá-jan

the moon noun

  • prá high
  • jan mid
  • High: start high and go a little higher, a bit tense; don’t let it fall.
Parts: พระprá a title of respect (also: monk) จันทร์jan moon

จันทร์jan is the moon you know from วันจันทร์wan-jan, Monday. Loy Krathong is always on a full moon.

ดวงเดือน duang-duean

the moon (poetic); a sweetheart noun

  • duang mid
  • duean mid
  • Mid: level, in your normal speaking voice.

Taught in Unit 24 · Lesson 1: Loy Krathong night 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:

  • phra chan

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Unit 24 · Until we meet again · Loy Krathong night. Short lessons with audio for every word, speaking practice and spaced review. No sign-up needed.

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