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Now in Thai

“Now” in Thai is ตอนนี้dtawn-níi.

ตอนนี้ dtawn-níi

now, right now adverb

  • dtawn mid
  • níi high
  • High: start high and go a little higher, a bit tense; don’t let it fall.

Taught in Unit 10 · Lesson 2: Making plans 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:

  • ton nee
  • torn nee

More time in Thai

All time
  • พรุ่งนี้ prûng-níi Tomorrow
  • เมื่อวาน mûea-waan Yesterday
  • คืนนี้ kuuen-níi Tonight
  • ทีหลัง tii-lǎng Later

    later, afterwards

  • เช้า cháao Morning
  • เที่ยง tîang Noon

    noon, midday

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Unit 10 · This weekend · Making plans. Short lessons with audio for every word, speaking practice and spaced review. No sign-up needed.

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