Really in Thai

“Really” in Thai is เหรอrǒe; you'll also hear จริงjing (really, truly).

เหรอ rǒe

really?; oh, is it? (surprised question) particle

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

Put it after something you've just heard to show surprise or check it: ปิดเหรอbpìt rǒe (it's closed?).


จริง jing

true, real; really adjective really, truly

  • jing mid
  • Mid: level, in your normal speaking voice.

จริงเหรอjing rǒe (really?) is the classic reaction to a story. The r is silent: jing.

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:

  • ror
  • reu
  • ching

More small words in Thai

All small words
  • ผม pǒm I

    I, me (male speaker)

  • คุณ kun You
  • เขา kǎo He, she
  • เรา rao We

    we, us

  • พวกเขา pûak-kǎo They

    they, them

  • ทุกคน túk kon Everyone

    everyone, everybody

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