So-so in Thai

“So-so” in Thai is เรื่อยๆrûeay-rûeay.

เรื่อยๆ rûeay-rûeay

steadily, more and more; so-so adverb

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

On its own it's a laid-back answer to 'how are things?': so-so, getting by.

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:

  • rueai rueai
  • reuay reuay

More everyday expressions in Thai

All everyday expressions
  • สวัสดี sà-wàt-dii Hello
  • ยินดีต้อนรับ yin-dii dtâwn-ráp Welcome
  • ขอบคุณ kàwp-kun Thank you
  • ขอโทษ kǎw-tôot Sorry
  • ไม่เป็นไร mâi bpen rai Never mind

    it's okay

  • ใช่ châi Yes

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