Describing things เรียบร้อย rîap-ráwy
neat, tidy; in order, done; well-behaved adjective
- rîap falling
- ráwy 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.
How to use it
เรียบร้อยrîap-ráwy is one of the handiest Thai words. It means neat and tidy, and also done and settled: staff tell you เรียบร้อยแล้วrîap-ráwy láew, all done, when your booking is confirmed or your order is ready. Said about a person, especially a young woman, it means well-mannered and proper.
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:
- riap roi
- riaproi
- reap roy
- riab roi
- rearb roy
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