Everyday expressions อุ๊ย úi
oops!, oh! (a little surprise) interjection
- úi high
- High: start high and go a little higher, a bit tense; don’t let it fall.
How to use it
อุ๊ยúi is the little cry when you bump into someone, drop something or get a fright: "oops!", "oh!". It's quick and high, and often followed by ขอโทษkǎw-tôot. For pain, it's โอ๊ยóoi, ouch; for a big shock, ตายแล้วdtaai láew.
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:
- uy
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