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Understand in Thai

“Understand” in Thai is เข้าใจkâo-jai.

เข้าใจ kâo-jai

to understand verb

  • kâo falling
  • jai mid
  • Falling: start high and drop clearly, like a firm “No!”
Parts: เข้าkâo enter ใจjai heart, mind

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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:

  • khao jai
  • kow jai
  • khaojai

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    to drink

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