FamilySister in Thai
“Sister” in Thai is พี่สาวpîi-sǎao; you'll also hear น้องสาวnáwng-sǎao (younger).
พี่สาว pîi-sǎao
older sister noun
- pîi falling
- sǎao rising
- Falling: start high and drop clearly, like a firm “No!”
- Rising: start low, dip, then rise to the top, like a doubtful “Really?”
Classifier: คนkon · person, people
น้องสาว náwng-sǎao
younger sister noun
- náwng high
- sǎao rising
- High: start high and go a little higher, a bit tense; don’t let it fall.
- Rising: start low, dip, then rise to the top, like a doubtful “Really?”
Parts: น้องnáwng younger sibling สาวsǎao young woman
น้องสาวnáwng-sǎao is taught in Unit 20 · Lesson 1: The family 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:
- phi sao
- pee sao
- pi sao
- nong sao
- norng sao
More family in Thai
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Unit 20 · Fon's family · The family. Short lessons with audio for every word, speaking practice and spaced review. No sign-up needed.
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