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What a pity in Thai

“What a pity” in Thai is เสียดายsǐa-daai.

เสียดาย sǐa-daai

what a pity; to regret missing (something) verb

  • sǐa rising
  • daai mid
  • Rising: start low, dip, then rise to the top, like a doubtful “Really?”

For a missed chance, or something good going to waste: Thais say it over leftover food, too.

Taught in Unit 23 · Lesson 2: Advice and the bill 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:

  • sia dai
  • siadai
  • sea dai

More feelings in Thai

All feelings
  • มีความสุข mii kwaam-sùk Happy

    to be happy

  • ซึมเศร้า suem-sâo Depressed
  • เหงา ngǎo Lonely
  • คิดถึงบ้าน kít-tǔeng bâan Homesick

    homesick (literally 'miss home')

  • ร้องไห้ ráwng-hâai Cry

    to cry

  • น้ำตา náam-dtaa Tears

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Unit 23 · If I were you · Advice and the bill. Short lessons with audio for every word, speaking practice and spaced review. No sign-up needed.

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