Everyday expressions
Feelings อุ่นใจ ùn-jai
reassured, at ease (feeling safe) adjective
- ùn low
- jai mid
- Low: flat and lower than your normal voice, dropping a little at the end.
Parts: อุ่นùn warm ใจjai heart, mind
How to use it
อุ่นใจùn-jai, "warm heart", is the safe feeling of having help nearby: a friend on a night bus, insurance on a motorbike, a parent's voice on the phone. It's close to สบายใจsà-baai-jai, at ease, while โล่งใจlôong-jai, relieved, is the feeling once a worry is over.
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:
- oon jai
- un chai
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