People ชื่อ chûue
name; to be called noun
- chûue falling
- Falling: start high and drop clearly, like a firm “No!”
It's also the verb 'to be called', so 'my name is Alex' is literally 'I am-called Alex'.
Taught in Unit 2 · Lesson 1: What's your name? 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:
- chue
- cheu
- chuu
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- Phrase How to say “my name is” in Thai Introduce yourself in Thai: ผมชื่อ… / ฉันชื่อ… (my name is), what's your name, nicknames, where are you from and how old are you. Audio for men and women.
Culture Thai Names Explained: First Names, Surnames & Meanings Why Thai surnames are so long, what common first names mean, how to address Thai people, and why so many Thais change their names.
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