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Teach in Thai

“Teach” in Thai is สอนsǎwn.

สอน sǎwn

to teach verb

  • sǎwn rising
  • Rising: start low, dip, then rise to the top, like a doubtful “Really?”

Rising tone. Teaching someone is teaching 'for' them: สอนให้sǎwn hâi.

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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:

  • sorn
  • saawn

More work and study in Thai

All work and study
  • ทำงาน tam-ngaan Work

    to work

  • เลิกงาน lôek-ngaan Finish work

    to finish work (for the day)

  • ประชุม bprà-chum Meeting
  • หัวหน้า hǔa-nâa Boss

    boss, manager, head (of a team)

  • เงินเดือน ngoen-duean Salary

    salary (monthly pay)

  • สัมภาษณ์ sǎm-pâat Interview

    to interview

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