Work and studyStyle in Thai
“Style” in Thai is แบบbàep; you'll also hear แบบไหนbàep-nǎi (what kind?), อย่างyàang (like, such as) and ทรงsong (shape; (slang) vibe).
way, style, kind noun
- bàep low
- Low: flat and lower than your normal voice, dropping a little at the end.
แบบนี้bàep níi (like this) is everywhere; แบบไหนbàep nǎi asks 'which kind?' or 'how?'.
what kind, which type question word
- bàep low
- nǎi rising
- Low: flat and lower than your normal voice, dropping a little at the end.
- Rising: start low, dip, then rise to the top, like a doubtful “Really?”
like, such as; kind, way preposition
- yàang low
- Low: flat and lower than your normal voice, dropping a little at the end.
คนอย่างฉันkon yàang chǎn = someone like me; อย่างนี้yàang níi = like this.
shape, style; (slang) look, vibe noun
- song mid
- Mid: level, in your normal speaking voice.
Taught in Unit 13 · Lesson 1: Learning Thai of the free course.
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There's no single official way to write Thai in English letters. We mark the tone of every syllable; online you'll also find:
- bep
- baeb
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