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River in Thai

“River” in Thai is แม่น้ำmâe-náam; you'll also hear ตลิ่งdtà-lìng (riverbank).

แม่น้ำ mâe-náam

river noun

  • mâe falling
  • náam high
  • Falling: start high and drop clearly, like a firm “No!”
  • High: start high and go a little higher, a bit tense; don’t let it fall.
Parts: แม่mâe mother น้ำnáam water

Literally 'mother of water'. Chiang Mai's river is the แม่น้ำปิงmâe-náam bping, Bangkok's the Chao Phraya.

ตลิ่ง dtà-lìng

riverbank noun

  • dtà low
  • lìng low
  • Low: flat and lower than your normal voice, dropping a little at the end.

Taught in Unit 24 · Lesson 1: Loy Krathong night 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:

  • mae nam
  • maenam

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

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