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Short (in length) in Thai

“Short (in length)” in Thai is สั้นsân.

สั้น sân

short (in length) adjective

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

Only for length: a short person is เตี้ยdtîa.

Taught in Unit 17 · Lesson 1: Clothes, sizes and fit 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:

  • sun

More describing things in Thai

All describing things
  • ดี dii Good
  • ไม่ดี mâi dii Bad

    bad, not good

  • ดีกว่า dii gwàa Better
  • ดีที่สุด dii tîi-sùt Best

    the best

  • ชอบที่สุด châwp tîi-sùt Favourite

    favourite (literally 'like the most')

  • สุดยอด sùt-yâwt Awesome

    awesome, amazing, the best

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Unit 17 · Bargain hunting · Clothes, sizes and fit. Short lessons with audio for every word, speaking practice and spaced review. No sign-up needed.

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