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Swim in Thai

“Swim” in Thai is ว่ายน้ำwâai-náam.

ว่ายน้ำ wâai-náam

to swim verb

  • wâai 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.

A สระว่ายน้ำsà-wâai-náam (swimming pool) is literally a 'pond for swimming'.

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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:

  • wai nam
  • way nam

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    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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