Work and study โอที oo-tii
overtime (OT) noun
- oo mid
- tii mid
- Mid: level, in your normal speaking voice.
How to use it
Thais say โอทีoo-tii, the letters O and T: ทำโอทีtam oo-tii is to work overtime, and overtime pay is ค่าโอทีkâa oo-tii. For many factory and shop workers, overtime is a regular part of their monthly income.
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:
- o thi
- oh tee
- oti
More work and study in Thai
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