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Remember in Thai

“Remember” in Thai is จำjam; you'll also hear จำได้jam dâi (remember, recognise) and จดจำjòt-jam (keep in mind (written)).

จำ jam

to remember verb

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

Usually with ได้dâi: จำได้jam dâi I remember, จำไม่ได้jam mâi dâi I can't remember.

จำได้ jam dâi

to remember, recognise verb

  • jam mid
  • dâi falling
  • Falling: start high and drop clearly, like a firm “No!”

จำjam + someone + ได้dâi = to remember someone: จำฉันได้ไหมjam chǎn dâi mǎi = do you remember me?

จดจำ jòt-jam

to remember, keep in mind verb keep in mind (written)

  • jòt low
  • jam mid
  • Low: flat and lower than your normal voice, dropping a little at the end.

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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:

  • cham
  • jum
  • jaam

More verbs in Thai

All verbs
  • เป็น bpen Be

    to be (a nationality, a job, a role)

  • มี mii Have

    to have

  • ไป bpai Go

    to go

  • มา maa Come

    to come

  • กิน gin Eat

    to eat

  • ดื่ม dùuem Drink

    to drink

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Unit 24 · Until we meet again · Goodbye for now. Short lessons with audio for every word, speaking practice and spaced review. No sign-up needed.

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